IPL verses Laser Hair Removal
When comparing laser hair removal to Intense Pulsed Light hair removal there are certain aspects to consider such as the effectiveness or results, experience and qualifications required and the target chromophore within the skin.
The wavelength of light used decides how deeply the light or laser energy penetrates into the skin therefore altering whatever structures are in that particular layer. IPL or Intense Pulsed Light, as it is multiple wavelengths is more suited for treating multiple skin conditions such as pigmentation, capillaries and sun damage which lie in a similar area within the skin. A hair removal laser (such as the Alexandrite) and its single or targeted wavelength is better suited to the melanin contained within the base of the hair follicle, effectively neutralizing the cells created for growing another hair.
Licensed laser operators are required to hold a certificate qualification which represents a theoretical exam in addition to a minimum number of hours logged using the laser hair removal technology. IPL on the other hand requires no such qualification and many can in fact be purchased quite cheaply leading to a large number of unqualified operators incorrectly using the technology in an unskilled manner. This can lead to nasty side effects such as burning, scarring and discolouration in the skin.
Laser is often less painful than IPL, doesn’t require messy ultrasound gels and generally requires much fewer treatments to achieve the desired hair removal result. IPL can sometimes have larger spot sizes than laser but often lasers have a faster repetition rate which allows a higher frequency of pulses to be fired in a shorter time frame.
This means shorter treatment times.
Both laser and intense pulsed light have their place within the cosmetics industry but when it comes to permanent hair reduction, laser hair removal is the gold standard, especially when taking into account the improved safety and effectiveness of the technology.
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Laser Hair Removal
Men and women can decide to remove unsightly facial and body hair for many reasons, including social acceptance, aesthetic, hygienic and religious reasons. Many hair removal processes have gone in and out of fashion over time, and the most effectual so far is laser hair removal, which has gained fabulous popularity in recent times.
Familiar hair removal techniques include shaving, waxing, depilatory creams and plucking or tweezing. These methods only temporarily remove hair, giving smooth skin but often result in undesirable side-effects like razor rash, irritation, ingrown hairs, and even scarring. In addition to these reactions they can be time consuming and have to be repeated regularly to maintain the results.
Both time and technology have resulted in advances in hair removal techniques, and none is as effective as laser hair removal. It focuses on the melanin pigment in the hair which allows the laser energy to destroy the cells at the very base of the hair follicle. This process progressively reduces the number of hairs in the treated area, and after a series of treatments results in a permanent hair reduction. Laser hair removal results in little to no side-effects and in fact is a very effective treatment for ingrown hairs commonly caused by waxing and plucking.
Laser treatments can cover a large area in a small amount of time, with many people able to have treatments during a lunchtime or on the way home from work. Most treatments take from 5–60 minutes to complete and are usually spaced at 6 weekly intervals.
Laser Hair Removal will save on the ongoing cost in both time and price of hair removal products such as wax, creams or razors, and will free you from worrying about daily, weekly or monthly upkeep, as it leaves the skin smooth and free from hair long-term.
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