Do you Need to Visit a Clinic to Get a Hair Removal Treatment Done?

Intense Pulsed Light or IPL technology involves applying multi spectrum light, in the wavelength around 500nm to 1200nm, on the skin surface. The IPL light source targets the dark pigments surrounding the hair follicle and damages it, leading the hair to fall out.

Hair Removal Treatment

IPL technology is commonly used by medical and cosmetic professionals to carry out different types of skin treatments for therapeutic and mostly aesthetic purposes. These range of treatments offered through IPL include hair removal, photorejuvenation (in the cases of sun damage, skin pigmentation, and thread veins), as well as to alleviate dermatologic diseases such as acne and spots and wrinkles in the skin.3,11

IPL based hair removal treatments have proved their efficacy in multiple clinical studies. A 2009 study, which evaluated the hair removal rate after a second-generation IPL technology, highlighted that patients observed 75% hair reduction after 4 months, and up to 80% after 8 months (75% reduction indicates that a re-growth of 25% occurred after the treatment).

Benefits of At Home IPL device:

Convenience of Usage:

By using the Home use IPL device, you have the liberty of taking the treatment anytime, without worrying for any appointment. Home based IPL devices are portable, easy to carry and offer multiple flexible options.

Benefits of At Home IPL device:

Cost benefits:

A clinical based laser or an IPL treatment at clinic can cost somewhere between $300 per session to $600 per session and there can be as many as 10 sessions required for an effective hair removal treatment. In addition, there will be other travel related and administrative expenses as well.

Benefits of At Home IPL device:

Safe Treatment:

IPL treatment at home is very safe. IPL devices have time and again established their safety, through various clinical studies. A recent 2010 clinical study, comparing the safety profiles of multiple available IPL devices, highlighted that most available IPL devices are usually not complex and conform to the highest safety standards.

Cons of At Home IPL device:

The only shortcoming for a home based IPL treatment is that, if not used on a proper skin tone and on recommended hair color, the treatment can be ineffective and can some side effects including irritation, crusting, burns, and discoloration at the treated areas.

To avoid such side effects, it is imperative that you read the instruction manual and the instructions carefully before and during the use.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, the Home based IPL device offers multiple benefits of convenience, cost, time saving etc. as compared to a clinic based treatments, however, users need to follow manual and usage instructions carefully to avoid any side effects and adverse issues.

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