IPL Hair Removal Means Never Having to Shave or Tweeze Again

If you’re thinking of permanent hair removal, you might want to consider IPL hair removal process might be the way to go. It’s different from other laser treatments in the sense that it uses multiple wavelengths (or powerful bursts of light), instead of single wavelengths. Many dermatologists prefer IPL to laser therapy, because they can adjust the frequency of the wavelengths depending on your skin problem. What does this mean to you? It means it can target many different things, including the melanin (or pigment) and melanin in your hair shaft and the hair follicles to permanently get rid of unwanted hair. This treatment will eliminate waxing, tweezing and shaving. IPL encourages new collage growth to treat wrinkled skin and sun damage, including age spots and brown spots. It’s also highly effective in the removal of birthmarks.

Intense pulsed light therapy is non-evasive and can be done on your lunch hour. Basically, after a short session you can return to work, usually less than 30 minutes. The actual process is simple and no anesthesia is needed. The dermatologist will put gel on the area being treated and there will be short energy pulses or bursts that come from a hand-held wand. The light is absorbed by your skin and voila, gone is the unwanted hair, wrinkles, etc. There’s no downtime or special after-care required. You will however need to avoid sun exposure right after the treatment and use a sunscreen that’s at least 30 SPF.

Intense pulsed light treatment works best on removing hair from lighter skin with darker hairs by targeting the pigment. If your skin and hair are both dark, the intense pulsed light will have a hard time deciding what to target—this could mean not enough hair is removed or too much. So if your skin is on the darker side or you’re tan, this treatment might not be for you. Additionally, if you have lighter colored hair, such as white hair, the treatment will also not be effective. If you are unsure if your skin is too dark or your hair is too light, consult your dermatologist.