Intense Pulse Light Hair Removal: A Permanent Solution

In order to have a smooth hair-free body, more and more people are switching to permanent treatment instead of temporary ones. The traditional techniques used for getting rid of unwanted hair include waxing, shaving, and tweezing. But in these methods, the hair grows back after a few days or weeks and you need to repeat the whole process again. Therefore, people are opting for techniques by which they can get rid of the unwanted hair forever. IPL is one such technique that helps in getting rid of hair permanently.

IPL stands for Intense Pulse Light

It is one of the most popular methods of removing unwanted hair (especially from the face and eyebrows). This therapy works by focusing a high frequency beam of light directly onto the hair shaft. The light burns the hair follicles by depleting the hair roots of moisture. This technique eliminates the hair from the root by burning the hair follicles. It not only burns the hair follicles but also sends a shock to the base in which the root grows. This in turn does not allow the hair to grow back. When this light reaches the skin in the base, it welds it together, stopping the blood flow. Due to this, the hair root no longer gets the nutrients required to grow. Thus the hair gets removed permanently.

In many cases it may take several sessions to remove the unwanted hair completely. The intense pulse lamp technology works with high intensity light. Therefore hair follicles need to have some color to which the light can cling on to.

IPL generally uses energy in the form of light to destroy the hair follicles. If you are undergoing the treatment, do not stay out in the sun for long periods of time. Minimal sun exposure helps in lowering the level of melanin in the skin. Winter season is the best time to undergo this treatment.

One should get the treatment done only from a professional in order to minimize the risks involved in the process. There is a difference between laser and intense pulse lamp. The difference is in the area to be treated in one sitting and also in the speed of the treatment. It should be known that IPL beam heads are eight times larger than the small spot obtained by lasers. As a result, the treatments are quicker. It is an expensive but a very effective technique.