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How should I prepare my skin for IPL hair removal?
Ensure your skin is clean. IPL hair removal is most effective
on pale skin. Sunbathing, use of sun beds and fake tanning
should NOT be undertaken prior to treatment.
How should I prepare the hairs for IPL hair removal?
Shave the area to be treated. Minimising the length of the
hair enables the light energy to go directly to the hair root
and avoids hair burning on the surface of the skin.
What areas can I treat?
Most body hair can be removed using IPL - the most common
areas are underarms, legs, chest, back and bikini line.
Certain areas of the face can be treated, but it should not be
used around the eyes or the lips. Refer to ‘Facial Treatment’
section before using on the face.
What does it feel like?
Most people experience a warming of the skin. Slight irritation
similar to that of a minor sunburn may be felt if used on too
high a power level, or if the area has not been shaved. Men
undergoing the procedure experience greater discomfort as
male body hair is generally thicker than women’s, however the
sensation quickly disappears.
Can I use IPL hair removal on sensitive skin?
yes, the IPL reacts with the hair, so the surrounding skin should
not be affected.
How will my skin appear after the treatment?
Usually there will be no perceptible change. A slight redness
after treatment may occur, but will normally fade over 24 hours.
There may be some localised redness around the hair follicle
- this is quite normal. however, if any redness or inflammation
remains after 24 hours this would indicate you have selected
too high a power level for your skin type. Please refer to the
“Patch Test” section.
After IPL hair removal is there anything to avoid?
Sun exposure or deep tanning should be avoided for at least
48 hours.
If the skin is exposed use a sunscreen. Also avoid using
abrasive cleansers or skin peeling treatments. Avoid swimming
in chlorinated water or using a hot tub for 48 hours. The chlorine
in the water can result in itchiness.
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