IPL Facial Hair Removal

IPL facial hair removal technology is different than that of laser hair removal technology.

If you have been plagued with unwanted facial hair and your only remedies have been waxing, electrolysis, or laser hair removal, youll be happy to hear about IPL facial hair removal. Waxing is only a temporary solution and electrolysis can be painful. IPL facial hair removal promises far less pain and discomfort and is a long-term solution. IPL facial hair removal technology is different than that of laser hair removal technology. IPL stands for Intense Pulsed Light and these types of systems send hundreds of wavelengths in each burst of light that they emit. Filters are utilized that seek out the flashes of light so that they can be used as accurately as lasers. That flash of light damages the hair follicle.

The technician performing the IPL facial hair removal uses a small hand held device and touches the skin with these flashes of light. Some of these IPL facial hair removal systems spray the skin with a cool liquid before beginning the treatment. Several IPL facial hair removal treatments performed at monthly intervals are required to achieve complete hair removal. Hair goes through three life-cycle stages, and the IPL facial hair removal treatment can only affect the hairs that are in the growing stage, therefore, the first treatment will only damage some of the hair follicles. IPL facial hair removal has several significant benefits over other hair removal treatments. Larger areas can be treated at the same time than with other treatments.

There is less chance of scars or change in skin color with IPL facial hair removal treatments. There are some possible side affects and risks with IPL facial hair removal. It is slightly possible that it can cause some pigmentation damage that could take months to fade. People with darker skin or recently tanned skin could experience some blistering and scarring. Whether you experience some or none of these issues, you should use antiseptic creams after a treatment and stay out of the sun.