Both laser and IPL hair removal works by using light damage hair follicles.

Over the past few weeks, we wrote a series of articles looking at methods of hair removal and related advantages and disadvantages of each method investigated. This week we are looking at laser and IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) hair removal.

Laser and IPL (intense pulsed light) hair removal

Laser and IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) hair removal methods are both based on the same principle, but the IPL is increasingly popular because of its reputation as a faster and cheaper than laser techniques. Some say that the IPL is less painful and damaging skin, although this discussion the producers and practitioners. IPD methods can also be used to treat thread veins, acne and certain types of sun damage and birth marks.

Science bits

Both laser and IPL hair removal works by using light damage hair follicles. Melanin (dark pigment) is targeted and divided, and the result is that the hair falls out eventually. Several sessions are required for long-term hair removal.

Pros

IPL and laser hair removal is a very emotional with the dark hair and fair skin. This is because the device is easier to target the dark pigment in hair.
6-8 sessions on average (8-12 weeks apart), will achieve 70-80 percent reduction in hair growth.
You do not have long hair (as in electrolysis) that this method is effective in most cases you will be asked to shave prior to treatment.
If you have money and patience with this technique and with the right skin and hair color you could enjoy permanent hairlessness in the area!

Cons

If you have a red, white or gray hair, laser and IPL will not work for you, because there is no dark pigment in the end. Blondes may also find a much less emotional than brunettes.

When the laser damage to dark skin as dark pigment that turns the light - the IPL is less likely to damage than laser, but it will be a lot more to give good results on dark skin - darker skin are less effective treatment.

Some patients may suffer an allergic reaction to hair removal gels or numbing creams.

Reports of pain experienced during the treatment of the elastic band flicked against the skin of burn severity.

You must see this well-known professional treatment and therefore it is more expensive than conventional methods such as shaving.

The results are not guaranteed.

The best way to reassure yourself about the side effects should have a small patch test done before treatment, and reputable doctors should always carry out this type of test.