Hair Removal

To understand how to get rid of hair, it is important to understand how hair grows. 

Hair growth is cyclical and begins with the growth cycle known as anagen. Anagen may last for two to seven years (the duration of this cycle determines the maximum hair length). The following anagen is catagen, a transition cycle that lasts for about 10 to 14 days. Telogen (the resting phase) follows catagen and lasts from two to four months. 

The most common areas for hair reduction in women are the upper lip, chin, cheeks, legs, armpits, and bikini area. Many factors, including genetics and hormones, control hair density in these areas. Some ethnic groups have increased hair density above the lip. Diseases such as polycystic ovary disease and certain medications may also stimulate excessive hair growth. 

IPL is a safe & effective way to get rid of unwanted hair. 

The principle underlying IPL hair removal is known as selective thermolysis and it refers to light energy that can target one colour or tissue without affecting another. 

When applied to hair reduction, IPL targets pigment at the base of the follicle to destroy the matrix stem cells. Most hair removal IPL&laser systems work well when used on light skin and dark hair. This combination allows energy from the laser to pass through the skin and get absorbed by the dark hair. 

When used on dark skin, the energy gets absorbed by the skin and may cause loss of pigment or scarring without affecting the hairs. 

 IPL is best & safest when used on the lighter sin types (Types 1-3 on the Fitzpatrick scale):

Type 1: always burns, never tans (pale, freckles).
Type 2: usually burns, minimal tanning.
Type 3: sometimes burns mildly, tans uniformly.
Type 4: burns minimally, always tans well (moderate brown).
Type 5: very rarely burns, tans very easily (dark brown).
Type 6: Never burns (deeply pigmented dark brown to darkest brown).

Aftercare post-IPL Hair Removal Treatment

For six weeks before and after treatment, stay out of the sun. Laser hair removal is less effective when exposed to the sun, and problems after treatment are more common.

Wear a sunblock with a high SPF. Because skin becomes more sensitive to UV rays after treatments, always wear a high-factor sunscreen to avoid hyperpigmentation and sensitivity.

To avoid clogging the skin and creating breakouts, don’t use heavy make-up or cosmetics for 24 hours following your laser treatment.

IPL is also a very effective treatment for facial redness, thread veins, and skin pigment.