Company Background
Energist Ltd is the manufacturer of pulsed light systems in Swansea, UK. Basing our unique Variable Pulsed Light, VPL™, hair removal and skin rejuvenation systems on the well established results of Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technology, Energist has become a major provider of light based treatment systems. Energist Ltd, formerly Energis International, has been supplying pulsed light systems since 1999 and currently has over 8500 VPL™ systems in use worldwide through a comprehensive international distribution network.
In the last decade there has been a rapid expansion in the use of lasers and intense pulsed light systems for various cosmetic and medical conditions. Pulsed light technology has progressed significantly, none more so than the Energist Variable Pulsed Light (VPL™) system, allowing major increases in available power whilst still offering a high degree of safety and minimal side effects. This is due to improvements in filter and pulsing design technology where Energist leads the field. VPL™ systems are used for hair removal, permanent hair reduction and skin treatments such as photorejuvenation, fine lines and wrinkles, epidermal pigmentation, sun damage, benign vascular and pigmented lesions, rosacea* and active acne*.
Hair removal lasers, such as the ruby laser, alexandrite laser, diode laser and Nd:YAG laser are well documented methods of treatment for hair removal, hypertrichosis, hirsutism, with many making claims of permanent hair removal. These lasers can have limitations, including physician use only, and are generally more aggressive forms of treatment for which a high proportion of people are excluded from undertaking or cannot tolerate. Broad band light sources or intense light sources (as intense pulsed light is sometimes known) are proving to be very effective forms of treatment for permanent hair reduction. The Energist Ultra Variable Pulsed Light (VPL™) system is clinically proven to provide long term stable hair reduction (better known as permanent hair reduction). The Ultra VPL™ system is designed to provide the clinician, or aesthetician, with a treatment alternative to traditional hair removal techniques such as waxing, sugaring, electrolysis and plucking.
For beauty treatments and skin treatments the Ultra VPL™ system can be used to transform the look of the skin in a few simple sessions. The visible signs of ageing and sun damage can be effectively reduced to achieve younger looking, healthy skin (this is commonly known as photorejuvenation, skin revitalisation or Photofacial™). As we age, UV damage and a harsh environment leads to unwanted skin conditions such as apparent vascular lesions (telangiectasias, thread veins, diffuse redness, couperose, spider naevi), epidermal pigmented lesions (age spots, solar lentigines), fine lines and wrinkles (solar elastosis).
The VPL™ treatment induces a thermal insult to the skin, thus initiating the body’s healing response. The body will then start producing new elastin and collagen fibres which helps restructure the collagen matrix, leading to a reduction in the depth of fine lines and wrinkles. VPL™ treatment can be used in conjunction with other cosmetic treatments such as Microdermabrasion, Botox™ and dermal fillers.
Energist has also completed a randomised, controlled parallel group study in the treatment of actinic keratoses. Using photodynamic therapy with MAL (Methyl-Aminolevulinate) in conjunction with the Energist Ultra VPL™ system has shown to be an effective and safe method of treatment.
This versatile ReGen™ system is a breakthrough in LED technology, delivering a constant stream of rejuvenating light which is proven to have beneficial bio-stimulation effects on the skin to alleviate the damage caused by acne, ageing, and the sun.
Powered by an array of high intensity LED’s using red and blue light, ReGen™ has the power and flexibility to initiate new collagen production and speed up skin repair, effectively stimulating cellular mechanisms to regenerate the skin.
Featuring unique Dual Emitting Light (DEL™) technology, offering 3 different light settings, red, blue and combined red and blue, ReGen™ can be personalised by the therapist to suit each client’s skin type and condition.
ReGen™ also enhances the effect of other aesthetic treatments and products, and can be used after facials to improve the uptake of cosmeceutical products into the skin, thus boosting skin renewal.
Energist Ltd works closely with various local and international regulatory bodies, such as the Healthcare Commission in the UK, to ensure that all mandatory requirements are met, ensuring that the safety of users and customers is paramount.
*The claim for indicated treatments (acne, active acne, acne rosacea, rosacea) is only legally allowable in certain countries and is regulated by the appropriate local government agency.