What Is Ipl Hair Removal?
With so many treatment options on the market for permanent hair removal, there can often be confusion as to which to choose. IPL (intense pulsed light) is one of these methods. Often referred to as laser, IPL is not true laser. Does this Spark an idea?
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Function
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Laser uses one wavelength of light, where as IPL uses hundreds of different wavelengths. The light in IPL can be varied so that the client receives customized treatment.
Candidates
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IPL is effective on patients of all skin and hair colors except those with white hair. Although IPL can be performed on all skin colors, those who have been in the sun or tanning beds should wait at least two weeks before being treated.
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Time Frame
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The back can be treated with IPL in as little as 30 minutes, other areas require less time. The number of sessions needed depends on density of hair and the hair's growth cycle.
Expert Insight
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In a study commissioned by Cornell University, only 11 of 250 persons reported adverse side effects after IPL hair removal. Dr. Harvey Jay, a leading authority in IPL hair removal, says, "significant pain should be viewed as a signal that the device settings are not customized to the patients clinical needs."
Contraindications
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IPL should not be used on patients who are pregnant or trying to conceive. Treatment of skin with psoriasis and eczema or areas with infection should not be treated.
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