Intense Pulsed Light Laser Hair Removal: What Is It For?
By Gr0 Core Team
There are always new methods emerging for hair removal techniques. We’ve come a long way since traditional shaving and waxing became popularized. There are now plenty of ways to remove hair from your body permanently. And why not? We, as humans, have always found a way to one-up ourselves.
If you’re looking to take the plunge, there are a few different techniques to consider for permanent hair removal. First, there is laser hair removal. This method has been around for a while and is one of the most popular methods out there. There is also electrolysis for hair removal, which can be done professionally but tends to take a longer time. The final type of long-term hair removal is IPL. This can be done professionally or even at home with the use of certain devices.
So, let’s chat about what you can use IPL for.
IPL Explained
IPL is a hair removal technique that involves visible light waves. IPL uses broad-spectrum light to target and heat the specific structures that you want to focus on. IPL differs from laser hair removal because laser treatment involves one specific wavelength for the laser beam to target your hair with. IPL uses a much wider range of wavelengths to penetrate the skin. These wavelengths target pigmented skin cells or hair follicles.
What About Electroylsis
This is another method of hair removal that requires a professional. A trained electrologist will use a probe to zap individual hair follicles and then remove the hair with tweezers. This method is also different from laser hair removal because it can work for all skin and hair types, but it also takes a significantly longer time. There also isn’t any recovery time after receiving electrolysis treatments like there is with laser hair removal. You can resume your normal routine immediately afterward.
Is It Painful?
If you are looking to get IPL hair removal treatments, you might be wondering what kind of suffering you’ll have to endure. Don’t worry; it’s nothing like the pain you feel after getting your bikini area waxed—ouch. The discomfort you will feel from IPL is minimal. Most people describe it as a rubber band being snapped on your skin or a light pinch, so definitely not unbearable.
Sometimes people who are dehydrated can be more sensitive to the pain. We know this sounds weird, but it’s true! So before you get IPL treatments, be sure to drink some water beforehand. You can also take ibuprofen before an IPL treatment to decrease the pain.
Benefits Of IPL
If you’re considering IPL treatments for hair removal, there are a lot of benefits to choosing this method. The first one is that you won’t have to deal with ingrown hairs anymore. What a relief that is! These can be painful and annoying and tend to pop up after shaving or waxing. And besides the aesthetic annoyance that these cause, the bumps left behind from ingrown hairs can become infected and lead to other issues. IPL uses wavelengths of light to destroy your hair follicle, which means there isn’t a chance for ingrown hairs to happen.
IPL treatments are straightforward and quick to complete. The treatment window can cover large areas, so the process takes a very small amount of time. If you want to remove your leg hair, it will likely only take about 15 minutes.
IPL offers a unique benefit for between treatments that you don’t get with most other hair removal processes. You can actually shave your hair between IPL sessions so that you don’t have any growth to deal with. This means you won’t have any awkward stages of hair growth in areas that you want to be silky smooth.
The hair that grows back after your treatments with IPL will be much lighter than your original hair color. You’ll start to notice a reduction in hair regrowth in as little as three treatments.
Are There Side Effects?
Sometimes there are a few minor side effects from IPL treatments. These are minimal and usually go away within a few hours or days.
These side effects may include swelling, redness, bruising, or sensitivity to the sun. You can always use aloe vera gel or an ice pack to soothe any type of irritation from IPL. You may also experience itchiness, peeling, or scabbing after your IPL treatment.
Of course, if you experience any of these symptoms for an extended amount of time, you should contact your doctor. This is extremely rare, but it can happen.
To reduce the likelihood of these side effects, you should make sure that the person performing your IPL treatments is fully qualified. You can always look at the reviews online about the quality of the specialist. You should also make sure that you’re following all the pre-treatment instructions for IPL as well as the aftercare instructions.
You can always talk to your treatment provider about whether or not you’re a good candidate for IPL treatments. If you currently have certain skin infections, you might not be qualified for IPL.
How To Use KENZZI At Home
If you don’t want to go to a specialist for IPL treatments, you can do it yourself too! With the IPL device from KENZZI, you can remove your body hair in the comfort of your own home. This is the perfect way to treat yourself without ever needing to make an appointment.
The KENZZI IPL Hair Removal Handset gives you up to 10 years of flashes so that you can remove your hair effortlessly without needing to buy a new device every few months. There are a lot of IPL devices available today, but KENZZI is the #1 at-home IPL device, and you’ll even be able to see results after just four weeks of usage.
The IPL device is extremely gentle, so you can use it anywhere (yes, we mean anywhere). It’s durable enough to handle larger areas like your legs but precise enough to remove upper lip hair too.
Summary
Now that you know all about what IPL is for, we highly recommend you try out our device. This is a permanent way to remove the hair that you don’t want anymore without all the hassle that comes with shaving or the costs that come with laser treatments. It’ll take a little bit of patience, but we think the results are totally worth it.
If you’re a busy person (and aren’t we all), you should look into an at-home IPL device. Setting aside time during your workday can be stressful and unrealistic for busy moms or people with demanding jobs.
You can remove hair from delicate areas without ever having to feel exposed either (hello, waxing). Don’t feel like getting naked in front of a stranger? We feel that. Use an IPL device like KENZZI’s to get rid of pubic hair for good!
Here at KENZZI, we believe in the value of honesty. No faking out our clients with products that don’t work. That is why we offer a 90-day money-back guarantee for our device. You can complete six treatments, and if you don’t notice visible results, you can request a full refund from us. It’s that simple!
Sources:
https://healthcare.utah.edu/healthfeed/postings/2019/10/ipl.php
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