Strong pulses of safe filtered light are delivered to the area being treated. These heat the hair melanin, affecting the cells responsible for hair growth and inhibiting the growth of hair. Eventually the hair falls from the follicles and won’t grow back again. This treatment is best used on hair in the growth stage and because hairs can have different growth cycles, multiple sessions are required to permanently treat the area to be completely hair free.

A slight, harmless stinging sensation may be felt while receiving the treatment, as the hair is affected and weakens, however this is a good sign as it signals the process is working to treat the hair follicles. The sensation eases quickly after treatment, with any skin redness also fading within a few hours. While IPL treatment has little to no side effects, we will always do a small ‘test patch’ prior to treatment to confirm that your skin will not be adversely affected. We will also suggest post-treatment care to ensure optimum results with minimum discomfort.

IPL Hair Reduction gives good results on any type of hair and skin shade. Though best suited for people with black hair, as black hair heats more effectively, the light pulse can be adjusted to treat lighter colored hair.

The smooth glass surface of the IPL handpiece is gently placed on your skin and pulses of light are applied. Treatment is generally administered in a series of procedures that provide excellent long-term results, with minimal adverse effects and extremely satisfying results.