IPL Hair Removal FAQs:

What is IPL hair removal?
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technology offers a gentle, non-invasive, long-lasting solution to unwanted hair on the face, underarm, bikini line or other body areas. Based on technology used for nearly a decade in the treatment of port-wine stains and other birthmarks, IPL photoepilation has been performed safely for many years, effectively eliminating dozens of hairs with each pulse. More advanced than even lasers, IPL is the first photoepilation technology proven to treat unwanted hair safely on many skin types. Best results are achieved on the individual with dark hair and light skin. Permanent hair reduction is defined as long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing after a treatment regimen – not the total and complete elimination of every single hair.

How does IPL remove hair?
Highly controlled flashes of light are selectively absorbed by hair-filled follicles lying below the surface of the skin. The absorbed light heats the hair, which damages or destroys the regrowth potential of the follicle, all without damaging the surrounding healthy tissue.

Can all hair be treated?
IPL’s unique design offers a customized treatment according to your hair color, texture and the location of body hair. Most hair with at least some pigment in it (black, brown, even dark blond) can be treated effectively. Best results are observed with clients with light skin and dark hair color.