Type in “IPL hair removal at home” on your google search engine and the wealth of information that comes up is mind-boggling! There are many machines out there for sale, each being marketed as the best thing since sliced bread for hair removal. Unfortunately, there is a lot of information that the companies marketing these machines don’t fully explain.
Since IPL hair removal technology has progressed to a point where it is considered a very safe, very effective method for permanent hair reduction, a whole host of imitator devices that are billed as being for ‘home use’ have sprung up. So, do they work? Will a home IPL hair removal device mean several hundred dollars saved, or several hundred dollars wasted? Read on to find out…
How professional IPL hair removal works:
A professional IPL hair removal machine works by applying a precisely controlled pulse of energy to the hair and the follicle itself, damaging the follicle to prevent it growing in the future.
A professional IPL hair removal treatment:
• Is quite quick – a session on the underarms or face will take around 10 minutes
• Is personalized – your skin type and colour, body chemistry and hair colour are taken into account
• Is permanent after the initial course of treatments has been completed. These treatments are scheduled precisely to achieve the optimal results based on the cycle of growth the hair is in.
• Works best on patients with fair skin and dark hair
How home laser/IPL hair removal works:
Many home hair removal units use Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) to get rid of the hairs. Because the people using these machines have not been trained and could potentially come from a huge range of backgrounds and skin colours, the potential for damage means that these units aren’t built to be as powerful as salon devices; the lower output means that they often simply don’t do anything or they only produce enough heat to maim the hair causing it to fall our, without having an effect on the follicle. The hair simply grows back after a couple of days or the growth is slowed minimally.
In many cases, the makers of at-home IPL hair removal devices are reluctant to give any details about how the unit actually works, to help you in evaluating its efficacy.
Pricing comparison:
You’ll often see a comparison of the pricing of at-home systems versus professional treatment, and the write-ups are usually heavily skewed in the direction of the at-home kits.
Of course, if the at-home kits were actually effective in permanently reducing hair, this comparison would be fair. However, you are actually comparing the cost of a treatment that doesn’t work a majority of the time, versus a treatment that has been proven to work.
We would always recommend that you undergo professional IPL hair removal treatment, at a clinic that is happy to explain all the details, potential and risks to you. Check out the seasonal specials to make your IPL hair removal much more affordable … and you’ll have truly silky smooth skin and be able to spend all those wasted shaving or waxing hours doing something much more fun!
We borrowed this information from a laser hair removal blog. Click here to have a look. http://www.laserclinics.com.au/blog/hair-removal/at-home-laser-hair-removal-does-it-work.html
If you’d some more information on IPL hair removal and how we can help you to achieve complete permanency on ANY area please give us a call on 9852 499 or visit our website.