What is the difference between IPL and Laser?
Less Painful and More Effective than IPL
Not all Laser Hair Removal treatments are true lasers. A large number of practises promote and market IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) treatments as Laser Hair Removal.
These are commonly found on daily deal web pages, where it can be very tempting to shop around for the best deal. However, if it looks too good to be true, it probably is.
There is infact a significant difference between a laser and an IPL machine, when it comes to permanent hair reduction…
| IPL | Laser |
|---|---|
| More sessions required | Fewer sessions required |
| Can cause burns on darker skin tones | Can be used on all skin types |
| IPLs are not lasers, they are broad spectrums of dispersed wavelengths which cannot be focused to a concentrated area | Lasers use a single precise Wavelength of light with a concentrated beam and specific target |
| Shallow penetration | Deep penetration, targeting the root of the hair, for effective removal of deeper thicker hairs |
| Results are less effective | Results are extremely effective |
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