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Pulsed Light Hair Removal Basics
We have been exposed to so many uses of lasers that we sometimes think they are a cure all for most
things we don’t understand or that they are all the same. Contrary to some assumptions lasers do vary and in the beauty industry lasers are usually divided in to laser hair removal or the ones used for skin rejuvenation. The IPL or Intense Pulsed light is one type of laser that can be used for both skin rejuvenation and laser hair removal. IPLs or photo rejuvenation, changes light energy to heat which removes unwanted hair as well as improve the skin’s health and reduce or eliminate hyper pigmentation, age spots, sun damage and Rosacea. Pulsed light hair removal is also different from other laser treatments because
What Makes IPL Hair Removal Different From Other Laser Hair Removal?
Unlike other types of hair removal lasers that use a single light wavelength concentration, such as the Alexandrite Laser or the Diode Laser, IPL lasers use a full spectrum of light wavelengths. IPL lasers can alter the intensity of its pulsed light beams with various filters, but it can't be refined to a single wavelength. Some patients and professionals claim that the IPL's greater wavelength spectrum equals less precision and less control, which could mean an increased risk of burns and hair removal side effects with misuse.
IPL lasers are sometimes available with combined radio frequency, or RF, benefits, like with the popular Aurora laser series. The addition of radio frequencies is alleged to help improve skin texture and clear up troubled complexions. Radio frequencies attempt to heat up and energize skin tissue, which can increase collagen production and create firmer skin tissue. IPL lasers with RF energy will be more beneficial when used for anti-aging skin care treatments, rather than for laser hair removal.
One of the biggest reasons why IPL lasers are so popular in the hair removal industry is the lower cost. On average, IPL treatments are cheaper than the standard cost of laser hair removal. Additionally, they can treat larger skin portions at a time, so areas like the legs and back can be treated in a fraction of the time required with standard lasers.
Is IPL Hair Removal Right for Me?
IPL lasers are more often recommended for skin treatments than for hair removal procedures. This is because greater precision is required to focus light energy on individual hair follicles as opposed to problem skin areas. This isn't to say that IPL lasers can't successfully remove hair on the face and body. It just means that before undergoing IPL hair removal treatments, you should take extra care to confirm:
- You will be using an IPL laser that's reportedly safe for your skin and hair type
- Your hair removal provider is both experienced and knowledgeable in IPL hair removal
If you want to find out if pulsed light hair removal will be an appropriate solution to your unwanted hair problems, you should meet first with a professional provider in your area. They will better inform you of the costs, risks and benefits of IPL hair removal, and help you choose the best treatment option for you!