IPL Home Laser Hair Removal Units
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy for hair removal can be used on any part of the body and is typically available at a certified laser center. To date, the Silk'n Hair Removal System is the only IPL device that has been approved for home use in the United States and Canada by the Food and Drug Administration. It offers consumers an alternative to pricey treatments at an aesthetic center or cosmetic surgeon's office. Does this Spark an idea?
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Significance
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IPL laser treatments are the latest innovation for permanent hair removal and are becoming a convenient alternative to waxing and electrolysis. IPL therapy is used to treat several skin conditions because the high energy waves can penetrate the skin's tissue and destroy damaged cells or actively growing hair follicles. An at-home device allows individuals to perform safe and effective laser hair removal in a few minutes.
Features
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Silk'n uses light energy technology combined with an acoustic system to deliver safe energy waves to the skin and eliminate unwanted hair. The device is lightweight and portable, and it works by delivering light pulses to the hair shaft to slowly disable hair growth. The Silk'n device is designed with a wide applicator tip, push-button on-and-off switch, a charging unit and holder. The IPL unit functions using lamp cartridges that can be replaced as needed.
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Considerations
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The Silk'n device costs $800 and does not require additional treatments from a doctor's office. This makes it a very affordable alternative to traditional hair removal methods such as waxing and professional IPL treatments at a laser center. The average annual cost of professional hair removal services is nearly $5,000 while waxing services can cost from $3,500 to $5,000. The Silk'n device has been endorsed by physicians around the world and is relatively easy to set up and use. The device uses a very low level of energy to deliver small light pulses to the hair follicle, and a series of treatments results in complete elimination of body hair.
Benefits
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The Silk'n Laser Hair Removal Device has received FDA approval and promises professional results from the comforts of home. The Silk'n device can be used to get rid of unwanted hair on the bikini line, legs, underarms, arms, back and other parts of the body. The Silk'n Combo package comes with three lamp cartridges, and replacement lamp cartridges are available for purchase separately.
Warnings
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At-home IPL treatments should not be performed on dark skin types because they can cause skin discoloration, hypo-pigmentation, burns and blisters that do not heal. The Silk'n device is designed to work only on blond, red and gray hair, so dark-haired individuals may still need to turn to waxing, shaving or sugaring to remove large amounts of unwanted hair.
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