Clients often ask how IPL Laser hair removal works. It works in theory, in a very similar way to electrolysis but is a more full proof method of removing dark hairs. It is also quicker and less painful than electrolysis.
The technology uses a high-powered, computer-controlled flashgun to deliver an intense, visible, broad-spectrum pulse of light, generally in the visible spectral range of 400 to 1200 nm. Different filters are used to selectively filter out shorter wavelengths, especially potentially damaging ultra violet light. The resulting light has a spectral range that targets specific structures and chromophores (e.g. melanin in hair, or oxyhemoglobin in blood vessels) that are heated to destruction and reabsorbed by the body. IPL shares some similarities with laser treatments but is a gentler treatment option.
This light travels through the skin until it strikes the hair shafts or the bulb or root. The bulb is usually where the highest concentration of melanin is located. As the light is absorbed, the bulb and most of the hair shaft are heated, destroying the hair-producing papilla.
At any one time, not all hair follicles are ‘active’, and only active hair follicles in the anagen can be affected by the treatment. ‘Inactive’ hair follicles can be treated as they become ‘active’ over time. For IPL treatments, an average of 8–10 treatments are required to remove most visible hair.
When you arrive for your treatment we mark out the area to be treated and shave off the excess hair. An important requirement of the treatment course is to stay tan free for the duration of the course. Treatment sessions are usually 4 to 6 weeks apart.
White or blond hairs cannot be treated with IPL as they are invisible to the light and can only be treated by electrolysis. If you have a mixture between dark and grey hairs, we can treat the dark hairs first with IPL then finish off the treatments with electrolysis to get full clearance.
Clients often ask how IPL Laser hair removal works. It works in theory, in a very similar way to electrolysis but is a more full proof method of removing dark hairs. It is also quicker and less painful than electrolysis.
The technology uses a high-powered, computer-controlled flashgun to deliver an intense, visible, broad-spectrum pulse of light, generally in the visible spectral range of 400 to 1200 nm. Different filters are used to selectively filter out shorter wavelengths, especially potentially damaging ultra violet light. The resulting light has a spectral range that targets specific structures and chromophores (e.g. melanin in hair, or oxyhemoglobin in blood vessels) that are heated to destruction and reabsorbed by the body. IPL shares some similarities with laser treatments but is a gentler treatment option.
This light travels through the skin until it strikes the hair shafts or the bulb or root. The bulb is usually where the highest concentration of melanin is located. As the light is absorbed, the bulb and most of the hair shaft are heated, destroying the hair-producing papilla.
At any one time, not all hair follicles are ‘active’, and only active hair follicles in the anagen can be affected by the treatment. ‘Inactive’ hair follicles can be treated as they become ‘active’ over time. For IPL treatments, an average of 8–10 treatments are required to remove most visible hair.
When you arrive for your treatment we mark out the area to be treated and shave off the excess hair. An important requirement of the treatment course is to stay tan free for the duration of the course. Treatment sessions are usually 4 to 6 weeks apart.
White or blond hairs cannot be treated with IPL as they are invisible to the light and can only be treated by electrolysis. If you have a mixture between dark and grey hairs, we can treat the dark hairs first with IPL then finish off the treatments with electrolysis to get full clearance.
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