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IPL – Intense Pulse Light Hair Removal

The Intense Pulse Light (IPL) laser hair removal system is a non-coherent laser. This is not strictly a laser, but an equivalent. The process uses the same principles as photothermolysis. The burst of light created by the IPL machine acts on the hair follicle in the same way as a laser would.

The IPL system is more flexible than laser hair removal, as there is no set laser wavelength. The wavelength can be set to suit you, along with the energy level and the time you are exposed to the laser. These are chosen to damage the hair follicles while aiming to cause as little damage as possible to the tissues surrounding the follicles. Because the treatment parameters are set to suit you, results can vary from person to person. The system has been designed to cover large areas of skin in a short period of time. Some people feel mild pain and discomfort while having this type of laser hair removal treatment. The treatment can work well on most skin and hair types, but can be less effective if you have blond, red or white hair. The best results are seen on those with light skin and dark hair.     

What are the Advantages of IPL Laser Hair Removal?

• The treatment parameters are set to suit your individual needs, giving you personalised treatment
• This system can cover large areas of skin, quickly
• There is a smaller risk of damaging surrounding tissues with IPL than with laser treatments.

What are the Disadvantages of IPL Laser Hair Removal?

• The IPL system cannot be used on sun exposed skin
• IPL is not effective on all hair and skin types and is therefore not a versatile as the ND Yag Lasers.
• This system can cause damages to pigment producing cells (melanocytes), which can leave you with patches of darker or lighter skin

IPL Laser Hair Systems

• Aculight
• Epilight
• PhotoDerm
• Quantum
• Vasculight

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