IPL

IPL is Intense Pulsed Light, a new technology that can treat unsightly leg veins, unwanted hair and signs of aging, and sun damage. IPL uses controlled flashes of light to resolve these imperfections with no downtime, right in the office.

IPL Hair Removal

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 tissue.

IPL at work:

During Treatment: Parameters are set to ensure effective hair removal and skin safety.  Pigment in hair shafts absorbs the light. The resulting heat damages each follicle. Damaged hairs are eliminated, with excellent long-term results.

What happens during treatment?
Your treatment begins by trimming away the hair above the skin. You may be asked to wear dark glasses to protect your eyes from the bright light. Next, a cold gel (similar to ultrasound gel) may be spread over the treatment area. The IPL handpiece is then applied to your skin and pulses of light being disabling your unwanted hair. When the gel is removed, much of the hair is wiped off with it. The remaining hair in the treated area falls out over the next week or two.

What does the treatment feel like?
Each pulse of light feels like a slight sting or pinch, similar to the snap of a rubber band. No local anesthesia is required and most people tolerate the treatment well.

Can all hair be treated?
IPLS’s unique design offers you customized treatment according to your hair color, texture and the location of the body hair. Any hair with a least some pigment in it (black, brown, red and even blond) can be treated effectively.

Is IPL safe for all skin types?
IPL is the first photoepilation procedure proven to effectively treat unwanted hair on all skin types, including dark-skinned individuals such as those of Black, Hispanic and Asian descent.

Are there any possible side effects?
Side effects are rare. You may experience some slight reddening or local swelling at the treatment site, but this typically goes away within hours. On rare occasions, some blistering or bruising may occur, but typically resolves quickly. Also, the skin can become darker or lighter following treatment, but will generally return to normal within a few weeks. Limiting sun exposure before and after each treatment will minimize the risk of complications. Following the treatment, you can generally return to work and resume all regular activities immediately.

What kind of results should I expect?
IPL technology has been proven to create a permanent reduction in the number of regrowing hairs following each treatment in most skin types. The number of treatments required depends on several factors related to your specific kind of hair and skin. A customized treatment program will be designed for you along with an estimate of how many treatments you may need in order to meet your expectation.

Hair on underarm - 4 Months after 2 IPL Treatments

Hair on legs - 12 Months after 6 IPL Treatments