Laser Hair Removal

How does IPL remove hair?
Highly controlled flashes of light are selectively absorbed by hair-filled follicles lying below the surface of the skin. The absorbed light heats the hair, which damages or destroys the regrowth potential of the follicle. All without damaging the surrounding tissue. Any hair with at least some pigment in it can be treated effectively.

Is there any downtime?
No downtime is involved; patients can return to normal activities immediately.

Are there any side effects?
The most common side effects are reddening of the skin and mild swelling. On rare occasions, some blistering may occur, but typically resolve quickly. Also the skin can become darker or lighter following treatment but will generally return to normal within a few weeks. Limiting sun exposure before and after each treatment will minimize the risk of complications.

What kind of results should I expect ?
IPL technology has been proven to create a permanent reduction in the number of regrowing hairs following each treatment in most skin types. The number of treatments required depends on several factors related to your specific kind of hair and skin. A customized treatment program will be designed for you along with an estimate of how many treatments you may need in order to meet your expectations.

How soon will results appear?
Results generally appear after two to three sessions.

How does the treatment feel?
Most patients experience a little discomfort. Some patients may feel heat or a slight stinging sensation similar to a rubber band snapping against the skin.

What are alternative treatments?
Shaving, waxing , tweezing and bleaching to lighten dark hair are some alternatives.

Instructions before treatment:
Do not tan or stay in the sun for extended periods of time before treatment. Avoid aspirin and other blood thinners.

Instructions after treatment:
Avoid any sun exposure for 48 hours and wear SPF 30 sunscreen. Apply cool compresses to reduce swelling.