IPL Hair Removal

In this day and age there are a number of hair removal methods available depending on the applicant's skin tone, hair type and length and the desired effect. One of the more modern techniques that is used by many to achieve successful long-term results is Intense Pulse Light (IPL) hair removal.

IPL hair removal is a highly effective treatment method and is applicable to many skin and hair types. The process is fairly simple; a light ray applicator is targeted at a specific area of the skin and delivers energy to the hairs that protrude from it in short bursts or pulses. Enough energy from the light is absorbed by the hairs to damage the cells of the hair follicles creating detrimental conditions to hair growth.

The technique differs from laser hair treatment in two ways. Firstly pulsed light is used instead of a continuous beam of energy and secondly a range of light frequencies is used rather than a single frequency. This allows different parts of the hair and surrounding cells to absorb energy in differing amounts.

For those seeking permanent laser hair removal the goal of the treatment is to destroy the hair root and damage the cells enough so that it is impossible for another hair to grow from the follicle. In order to achieve this, a number of treatments will be required over a period of time.

IPL hair removal is a safe, easy, painless and quick solution to unwanted hair and can be successfully used on the body or the face. Although repeated treatments are necessary the risk of side effects or skin damage is minimised due to the selective filtering of harmful light frequencies during application.

IPL hair removal is a great option for long-term and large area removal and recommended by health professionals the world over.