I have lots of ingrown hair. Can IPL treat them?
Yes certainly. IPL hair removal is a great option for people who often face ingrown hair problems. Advanced IPL is able to detect the ingrown hair areas and its roots therefore effectively ceasing ingrown hair problems.
What is IPL?
IPL or Intense Pulsed Light is the newest and most effective hair removal method. This is a better alternative to laser, since it can treat larger areas like the neck and back. IPL doesn’t invade the skin’s surface so it remains safe from any waves or radiation during the hair removal process.
How does this hair removal treatment work?
IPL uses the intense light to heat the hair and destroy its capability to grow back. The intense light will detect the contrast between the hair follicles and the skin as it travels through the tissue of the skin until it strikes the hair shafts or the root of the hair. Thereafter, light is converted to heat energy destroying the bulb where most of the hair shaft and the entire hair follicles are. We are able to bring the heat deep towards the follicles even with less contrast between the hair and skin tones (E.g. blonde hair and blonde skin, dark hair and dark skin) without any risk of burning. This enables us to treat skin and hair types which are traditionally unable to be treated. IPL hair removal is hence an amazing technology which works very well on fine and thin hair.
Are the results from IPL hair removal treatment permanent?
After finishing all the sessions required, it will definitely be permanent. The damaged hair follicle will no longer grow back.
Why should we remove unwanted hair?
This question actually depends on the individual, but here’s a number of reasons. • Constant shaving and waxing may damage the skin • Going hairless would allow you to look neater • IPL hair removal is painless and permanent, freeing you of it forever.
What are the advantages of IPL hair removal over other treatments?
First of all, our IPL is painless. This is very important to people with sensitive skin. Second, this doesn’t require too much of your time. An average of 20 minutes per session is the only time needed, and you don’t have to keep on returning to get another treatment.
Can all area on the body be treated for IPL hair removal?
The answer is yes. Possible hair removal areas include: Face (except eyebrows), arms, underarms, bikini line, Brazilian, chest, stomach, the entire back, butt, butt crack and legs.
Can you apply IPL on all hair colors?
As long as there’s at least a small pigment of color, then yes. This is effective even for blond hair, although platinum white won’t be treated.
Is the hair removal treatment safe?
Yes, IPL hair removal is non-invasive so no radiation or harmful chemicals will enter the body. Also, the DPC technology which is used has been thoroughly researched with, so you can be sure there are no negative side effects.
Can I still go for waxing while undergoing IPL treatment?
No. In order to target hair with its roots to the follicles, shaving is recommended instead as we want to leave the roots active and intact for each session so that we can effectively treat each of them. The toots that are not present during your IPL sessions cannot be targeted.
How should I prepare myself for IPL hair removal treatment?
Avoid waxing or epilating for 2 weeks to a month. You may however, shave as you will. Leave your hair to grow 3 days before your scheduled appointment. Short stubbles are best to start your IPL hair removal treatment.