Laser hair removal using Intense Pulse Light (IPL) offers a quick, safe and comfortable way to eliminate unwanted facial and body hair for men and women. Most commonly treated areas are the face, legs, back, arms, chest, bikini and underarms.

What is IPL?

IPL technology is designed to absorb the pigment (melanin) in the hair follicle, disabling the hair follicle and impairing their ability to grow, providing smooth hair free skin. The patented technology transcends the older, painful hair removal methods to deliver long lasting results. IPL’s wide beam treats larger areas rather than treating one hair at a time.

How many treatment are required?

The number of treatments you may require for optimal long-term benefits depends on the area you wish to have treated, the hair density and your hair’s growth cycle. Your hair grows in cycles and many factors influence it’s growth. Age, ethnicity, weight, hormones, diet, medication and metabolism all play a part in your hair’s location, thickness and resilience.

IPL slows the growing capacity of follicles in the growth cycle at the time of treatment. Since some hair follicles may enter their growth cycle after your treatment, four to eight treatments may be required to deliver optimal results. Sessions are spaced 4 to 10 weeks apart, depending on the area treated.

How does a treatment feel?

With the newer generation of technology no anesthesia is required do to the systems internal cooling. The top layer of the skin is protected and pre-cooled prior to each pulse. Most patients describe the sensation similar to the quick snap of a rubber band making it the preferred choice for hair removal.

How long does a treatment take?

Treatments can take 15 minutes to 1 hour depending on the size of the area treated.

Are you a candidate for IPL hair removal?

More advanced than even lasers, IPL is the first photo-epilation technology proven to treat unwanted hair safely on most skin types and hair color. During your consultation, your goals, skin type and hair quality will determine your suitability for hair removal and the optimum program for you to achieve the best results.