Introduction:
You can find two very popular techniques on the market today when it comes to hair removal techniques. The first is IPL (which stands for Intense Pulsed Light) and the other being Laser Hair Removal. By reading this article, by the end of it you should understand what each technique entails so that you can make an informed decision about which technique better suits your needs.
Laser hair removal is a procedure that uses lasers to remove unwanted hair. The process of laser hair removal is not considered to be painful, although some patients may experience a stinging or prickling sensation during the procedure. Laser hair removal works best on people with dark, coarse hair. The procedure can reduce the amount of time required for shaving or waxing and can also help control acne by reducing excess oil production by the sebaceous glands in the skin.
What is IPL?
IPL stands for Intense Pulsed Light, which is a technology used in the medical arena for medical purposes. The IPL treatment involves using red light to break down collagen fibers deep within the skin layer of your follicles, which has been the cause of hair loss in some patients. In addition to breaking down collagen, the treatment also stimulates blood flow by increasing blood flow through your scalp and deep skin layers that is needed for hair growth. The increased blood flow will help increase the size and strength of existing hair follicles so that you will see noticeable results within 3 months or less.
Significance of IPL:
IPL is a non-invasive treatment, which means that no incisions or surgery are needed to perform this procedure. There is also no heavy recovery period after the treatment is performed, because IPL treatments are administered in our office without any anesthesia. This makes IPL treatments especially attractive for people who work during the week and would not be able to take time off of work after undergoing a surgical procedure.
IPL is FDA cleared, which means that this technology has been approved for treating hair loss by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
What is laser hair removal?
Laser hair removal is a procedure that uses lasers to remove unwanted hair. The process of laser hair removal is not considered to be painful, although some patients may experience a stinging or prickling sensation during the procedure. Laser hair removal works best on people with dark, coarse hair. The procedure can reduce the amount of time required for shaving or waxing and can also help control acne by reducing excess oil production by the sebaceous glands in the skin.
Significance of Laser Hair Removal:
Laser hair removal is a commonly used procedure for hair removal because it works well to permanently treat undesirable scalp hair. Laser hair removal has the ability to permanently reduce the amount of time required for shaving or waxing, which helps lower the cost of maintaining your unwanted hair free appearance. People will also experience less irritation from shaving and its associated spread of bacteria on their skin.
Difference between IPL and Laser hair removal:
While both treatments are effective and safe when performed by an experienced professional, IPL and laser hair removal have some differences which you should be aware of. When searching for a professional hair removal in your area, you should look for one who is experienced in using these two different methods of hair removal. Here are some differences between the two procedures:
IPL is more effective than laser hair removal at treating more dense areas, such as the knees and the elbows. Laser hair removal does a better job on softer areas, such as the shoulders and legs. Both IPL and laser hair removal can be used on both men and women.
IPL can help reduce your body odour by increasing the amount of hair growth in the areas of your body where you shave. Laser hair removal, on the other hand, does not change the production of sebum through the skin and may result in increased skin irritation.
After undergoing an IPL treatment you should expect to see improvement within one to three weeks, whereas it could take up to four months for laser hair removal treatment to begin showing results.
Conclusion:
After reading this article, you should be more aware of the differences between laser hair removal and IPL treatments. Both techniques are effective at reducing the amount of time that you will spend shaving or waxing your unwanted hair away, but they do have some differences that you should consider before making a decision about which technique is right for you. Fortunately, there are qualified professionals in your area who can help answer any other questions that you may have about these two different hair removal procedures.