Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Laser Permanent Hair Removal
Treatment Information:
1) What is IPL?
“IPL stands for Intense Pulsed Light and is a type of light treatment that uses strong pulses of light to stimulate or treat various issues within the skin,” explains facialist and laser specialist Debbie Thomas. “Sometimes people think IPL is a laser as they can do similar things, but they are not the same. However, the principle of how they work is similar: both direct light at the pigment in the hair, causing a burst of heat that damages or kills the cells that cause that hair to grow.”
2) Who is suitable for an IPL treatment?
Firstly, only some skin tones are suitable for IPL. As the technology targets the pigment in the hair, there must be a notable difference between your skin tone and hair colour. Most experts advise against using an IPL machine on Black skin, as there is a risk of damage and discolouration, and those with light blonde and red hair should similarly sit this treatment out.
“The quickest and the best results are likely to be on somebody with fine, dark hair and relatively light skin. If you’ve got underlying skin or medical issues, such as PCOS or thyroid issues, you may find the treatment takes longer. There’s a lot of individual factors that one needs to consider.”
3) Number of treatments
It depends, although most men and women need six to eight treatments, each spaced about four to eight weeks apart, for optimal results. Although laser hair removal is permanent, it’s possible to have new hair growth in some cases.
The new hair growth is most common during hormonal fluctuations, particularly around pregnancy. If new hair grows in the treated area again, you can always return for touch-up treatments as needed.
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