Traditional Hair Removal methods are tweezing, waxing and shaving. There is no doubt these procedures are painful, irritating. These procedures are done at beauty salon or parlors for women and men, both. Most people do it at their home by own. Hair re-growth can be seen within 15 to 20 days. So, after around 15 to 20 days people need to repeat these procedures. Unquestionably, the procedures are very affordable. But the irritation, pain that people suffer from and damage to skin will always be there! Medical science and advanced technology have combined and introduced Laser based procedures to remove hair.
There are two types of laser techniques for the purpose, Laser Hair Removal and Intense Pulse Light Hair Removal. Both procedures are for permanent hair reduction. Both procedures involve producing light energy. This light energy is absorbed into the dark pigment of the hair. And it causes damage to the hair follicle. And it removes and reduces hair growth. There is no damage to the surrounding tissue. There is a difference between both methods. The actual difference lies in the technology of the two procedures. The difference is in the technology in two procedures to generate the light and, the different properties of the light which is used for treatment.
In Laser hair removal treatment machine produces a single wavelength of light. This pure light has a very concentrated beam and specific target. It targets the melanin in the hair follicle. This type of machine is set or tuned to emit exact wavelength necessary to treat patient’s hair. Expert doctor will consult with patient, evaluate all conditions and then decide about tuning settings in the machine.
On the other hand, in IPL, Intense Pulse Light Hair Removal Procedure is not actually lasers. The IPL system produces a broad spectrum of wavelengths. Actually, when it comes to skin treatment procedures, IPL holds a very important place among other procedures. This is due to its non-specific nature. It is effective to treat and target different skin problems.
Whereas Laser Treatments may be more expensive, many dermatologists, or skin care experts offer IPL treatments at affordable costs. Remember, and do not confuse your brain, that such laser techniques can be solution for ‘Permanent Hair Reduction’ but not Permanent Hair ‘Removal’. Repeat treatments are performed over a gap of certain period to enhance the effectiveness of treatment. Procedure is quick, fast and safe and has no downtime.