Hair growth is cyclical. Only follicles in the growth phase contain hair within them and can be removed by Ellipse.
Resting hair follicles need to enter the growth phase before they can be effectively removed with the Ellipse treatment. For this reason it is necessary to repeat the treatment until all hair follicles have passed through the growth phase.
Clinical studies confirm that 3 to 6 treatments are necessary and that the intervals between treatment sessions range from 1 to 3 months.
Follicles are influenced by factors such as: race, hormonal status, intake of certain medications and age, so many factors influence the outcome and number of sessions.