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Laser Hair Removal Systems I (IPL)

There are lots of systems of hair laser removal at clinics, how to select the best system suit to you? Here are the answer.

IPL or Intense Pulsed Light hair removal is the latest although the US FDA. Strictly speaking intense pulsed light is technically not a real Laser, IPL can deliver hundreds of wavelengths (or colours) in each burst of light with gentle and non-invasive. Recommend it for ALL skin types ranging from white to black and all types of hair except unpigmented hair.

Advantages:

The IPL is applicable to all types of skin.
Can be customized according to skin colour, hair colour, and hair depth
Maximize the effectiveness of the treatment
Decrease in potential for injury to the surrounding skin

Side Effects:

Long-term data on safety and effectiveness have not been established
Sometimes the pigment cells (melanocytes) can be damaged leaving darker or paler patches of skin.
Not as effective on white hairs and red or blonde hair.

IPL Devices Available : EpiLight, PhotoDerm, Quantum, Aculight, or Vasculight.

Conclusion : Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) hair removal is widely regarded as the safest and effective on the market today. The side effects of IPL has been reduced as much as possible. IPL has been effective with all skin types, but some of the results such as unpigmented hair or darker skin are not very satisfying.

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