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Physicians may utilize lasers and intense pulse light devices to remove unwanted hair, wrinkles, scars and moles; however cosmetologists and licensed vocational nurses are not authorized to perform this service without medical oversight.
What is IPL?
IPL stands for intense pulsed light, which is a type of light treatment used to fade age spots, darkened areas and unwanted hair without significant pain or downtime. Additionally, this process also works well to reduce fine lines and wrinkles – another great benefit!
An IPL treatment begins by applying numbing cream to the area before being placed under an IPL device by a technician and emitting short pulses of light from it. While you may feel something similar to rubber band snapping, the sensation should not usually be painful and will remain on your skin until its effect fades off.
IPL treatments can be an effective way to remove unwanted hair as well as treat sun damage, discoloration and vascular lesions such as port-wine stains or hemangiomas without significant downtime or discomfort. Men and women can both benefit from IPL, with number of sessions depending on hair color thickness growth cycle and personal needs.
What is Laser Hair Removal?
Laser hair removal is an increasingly popular cosmetic treatment to permanently rid unwanted body hair. It offers a safe and effective solution for eliminating hair from facial features, neck hairline, arms, legs, chest and underarms using focused pulses of light to destroy hair follicles and prevent future growth of unwanted strands – it has become one of the most commonly performed nonsurgical procedures in America.
These side effects typically subside within several days. Patients with darker skin might require bleaching cream prior to the procedure and should refrain from other methods of hair removal such as plucking and waxing as these could disturb hair follicles and interfere with growth.
Laser hair removal results are permanent; however, multiple sessions of treatment are typically needed to reach desired results. Patients should follow all pre- and post-treatment instructions from their dermatologist to reduce risks of side effects and minimize risks such as sun exposure post procedure; otherwise their skin may become extra susceptible to UV rays.
How Does IPL Work?
Intense pulsed light treatment works by emitting multiple wavelengths of light to light up dark pigments (such as hair) on your skin and remove them, much like laser treatments do. As with these procedures, intense pulsed light treatments can also reduce fine lines and wrinkles, lighten scars or spider veins and even out skin tone for an overall improvement in complexion.
Laser and IPL devices differ primarily by using light wavelengths at one specific frequency while IPL uses multiple frequencies like photoflash technology to target several. Laser devices typically focus on one specific wavelength while IPL utilizes multiples like photo flash. IPL devices may cause less surface-layer damage; which makes them ideal for people with sensitive skin.
Both IPL and laser treatments can effectively curb hair growth, though not for all skin tones. Both laser- and IPL-based treatments require high contrast between your hair pigment and skin color in order to be successful, meaning they may not work as well for those with blonde or red locks, or on those who have tanned skin.
IPL treatments tend to be less precise than laser-based solutions and therefore may not be effective at reaching hard-to-reach spots for hair removal. Experts typically advise visiting a professional laser clinic as their powerful devices will produce greater results.
What is the Best Laser for IPL?
At-home laser hair removal devices can be purchased easily these days, though only certain ones utilise true laser light to target hair follicles. Others utilize IPL (intense pulsed light) which emits different wavelengths and doesn’t penetrate as deeply into skin tissue. To find the appropriate device for you, read reviews online and take note of photos featuring people similar to yourself to determine its efficacy on them.
Some of the more popular home laser devices, like the Ulike Sapphire AIR+ Dark Green IPL Hair Removal Handset and JOVS Venus Pro II Hair Remover, feature multiple intensity settings. At their highest intensity setting, these laser devices may feel similar to an electric shock, with occasional stings or snaps like rubber band snapping against your cheek.
Laser hair-removal devices cannot permanently eliminate hair growth; however, they do help to diminish the number of follicles that produce it and lessen its likelihood (touch up maintenance sessions may be necessary after your treatment series has finished). It is wise to avoid tanning before and after receiving laser therapy to protect treated areas from direct sunlight exposure.
What is the Best Skin Type for IPL?
IPL is safe for most skin types, providing hair removal that works on light blonde or red tones as well as decreasing pigmentation caused by brown spots and sun damage. It works by dissolving melanin pigments responsible for both hair growth and pigmentation in the skin, working by dissolving melanin pigments that cause both forms. Unfortunately, it does not work effectively for those with very dark skin tones due to difficulty distinguishing between darker pigmentation caused by aging or sun damage and their natural pigmentation.
People with Skin Type I (pale skin, blue eyes and blonde or red hair) make ideal candidates for IPL treatments. The light emitted by this device absorbs melanin from hair follicles to convert to heat energy that permanently prevents regrowth of unwanted hairs.
IPL light can also treat broken blood vessels and redness, making it much simpler to achieve an even skin tone. Results of IPL treatments typically last up to six months; once your initial series of treatment sessions has concluded, we suggest coming in for maintenance sessions once or twice annually for continued benefit.
What is the Best Laser for Laser Hair Removal?
Laser hair removal is one of the world’s most sought-after aesthetic treatments and one of the five nonsurgical procedures performed most frequently in the U.S. It uses concentrated light beams to stop unwanted body hair from growing back, and is safe for most skin types.
There are different kinds of lasers used for treatment. Which option best fits the client depends on their skin type and area being addressed; for instance, Alexandrite laser is typically most beneficial when treating lighter hair colors and skin tones while offering reduced pain compared to other lasers.
Laser hair removal feels similar to being pinched by a series of bee stings and may initially be uncomfortable in sensitive areas, however with multiple sessions it becomes significantly less painful and hair grows back finer and slower than before.
Prior to laser hair removal, your client should refrain from shaving or plucking hair from the area that needs treatment, using self-tanners containing oxybenzone or retinol, self-tanning products containing these substances, or sunblocks with these ingredients. In addition, take an in-depth clinical history as well as conduct a hormonal evaluation in order to diagnose hirsutism.
What is the Best Skin Type for IPL Laser Treatments?
People with coarse dark hair and light skin are the ideal candidates for laser hair removal treatments, whereas individuals with blonde, red or thin locks do not present enough contrast between their skin and hair to absorb enough energy from laser beams.
Although commonly mistaken for laser treatments, IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) is actually a pulsed light therapy which uses pulses of light to treat various forms of discoloration like age spots, rosacea and broken blood vessels as well as smooth out superficial wrinkles and tighten the skin. Furthermore, it may even help reduce acne scars.
Laser hair removal requires wearing protective goggles to shield your eyes from the laser beam, with procedures taking only minutes or up to an hour depending on the size of the area being treated. While redness and swelling might occur following treatment, cold compresses may help ease this effect afterward. When outdoors it’s also wise to protect yourself using broad spectrum SPF30 sunscreen to limit sun exposure.
What is the Best Skin Type for Laser Hair Removal Treatments?
Before seeking laser hair removal treatments, it’s wise to consult a qualified practitioner with considerable experience in the procedure. While different skin complexions and hair types produce different results from treatment, laser treatment generally is successful for most individuals.
A patient’s skin tone plays an integral part in determining which laser to use during their procedure. Some types of laser work better on lighter complexions while others excel with darker ones – for instance, alexandrite lasers tend to work best with darker complexions while Nd:YAG lasers typically are employed on light colored skin tones.
Before scheduling a laser hair removal treatment, it’s essential to avoid tanning on the day of your appointment and trim and shave the area being treated as well as use no waxing or tweezing methods in that region.
Some patients may experience temporary reddening or slight burning sensation during laser treatments; this is completely normal and can be mitigated by regularly applying an ice pack to the area being treated.
