A gentle solution that is quick and effective for removing unwanted hair
Traditional hair removal techniques, such as shaving, plucking and waxing, provide only temporary results. Electolysis, although it can result in lessening hair growth, often requires years of ongoing and frequently painful treatment. Allergic reactions and ingrown hairs are common side effects of all these hair removal methods.

The EpiTouch Plus Alex safely removes unwanted body hair without damaging the delicate pores and structures of the skin. Facial and bikini areas are generally treated in less than 10 minutes; the legs and larger body areas can take longer.

The process is simple. A coat of clear gel is lightly applied onto the skin, and then the laser pulses are quickly and evenly appied to the treatment area. No painful waxing is necessary beforehand and there is no need to grow the hair long before treatment. Anaesthesia is not required and most patients experience no more than a slight stinging sensation when the laser pulses are applied. Certain parts of the body are more sensitive than others and sometimes redness or slight swelling occur for a few hours after treatment.

How many treatment sessions are necessary?
The number of sessions varies according to the individual and the part of the body being treated. During the initial visit, EpiTouch removes the visible hair and disables those follicles in the "active" phase of the growth cycle. Follicles that are in the "resting" phase will not be affected. Eventually, as these dormant hairs become active and begin to grow, additional sessions may be necessary. Over time, hair growth will be slower and finer.

Laser hair removal for long lasting results
The EpiTouch uses advanced, clinically tested laser technology to bring hair removal to a new level of effectiveness and convenience with longer lasting results. The laser works by selectively targeting the pigment inside the hair follicle. Each pulse of the laser light takes less than a second to disable large numbers of hair follicles without damaging the surrounding skin.

The freedom from unwanted hair is now easier and more comfortably achieved, leaving you with a smooth, clean and fresh feeling that endures longer than ever before.

About Alan Breidahl
Alan Breidahl is an extensively trained Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon. He has been well trained in both general and paediatric plastic surgury. His experience includes Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery - including breast reconstruction - through a Hand and microsurgery fellowship at St. Vincent's Hospita,l Paediatric and Craniofacial surgery through a Craniofacial Fellowship at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taipei; Aesthetic Surgery in London, New York, Dallas and Los Angeles; and expertise in the management of skin cancer through the Skin Unit of Peter McCallum Cancer Institute.

Mr. Breidahl is extensively published with 19 papers in international journals and has frequently presented at international meetings. As well as FRACS (Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Sergeons). he holds the extra qualifications of a post- graduate Diploma in Anatomy, Master of Surgery and Master of Medicine degrees from the University of Melbourne. His achievments have been recognised with a Churchhill Fellowship, a RACS Traveling Fellowship, and the RACS John Loewenthal Fellowship. He is a member of the Australian Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, the Australian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the Austalian Hand Surgery Society. He is a founding member and councillor of the Australian & New Zealand Society of Cranio-Maxillo Facial Surgeons.

Mr. Breidahl is a consultant at both the Royal Melbourne and Royal Children's Hospitals. His main rooms are Richmond based and he has rooms and Operating rights at Linacre Hospital in Hampton, as well as operating rights at Brighton Private Hospital. He operates an all day list fortnightly at Epworth Hospital in Richmond, and also has a fortnightly list at the Victorian Plastic Surgery Unit at Mercy Hospital in East Melbourne.

Mr. Breidahl has extensive operating experience, performing over 1000 operations per year, made up of emergency trauma, reconstructive surgery, and cosmetic surgery.