Intense Pulse Light (IPL) vs Laser for Hair Removal

Everything you need to know before choosing your solution for unwanted hair.

Laser Hair Removal, shaving, waxing, Intense Pulsed Laser, are all solutions to rid your skin of unwanted hair, but which offers the best results?

Often clients become confused in regards to the difference between Intense Pulsed Laser (IPL) and laser hair removal, so we are here to ensure all of your questions are answered. At RestoBod Laser Clinics we believe there is one clear choice for safe, effective hair removal: GentleMax Pro hair removal.

While IPL is frequently touted as an effective laser treatment, it is important to understand that with various wavelengths, the light-bulb-like light can not be focused into one, concentrated beam. In addition, the light wavelengths are produced at different depths, only some of which are actually effective for hair reduction.

Unlike Laser Hair Removal, IPL can negatively impact the skin surrounding the hair follicles. With this in mind, there is an increased risk of surrounding tissue burning in the case of darker skin types. In comparison to laser hair removal, IPL can only penetrate the shallow hair follicles; therefore, darker, deeper hairs remain intact.

At RestoBod Laser Clinics, we provide the Gold Standard for laser hair removal of all Fitzpatrick skin types–Syneron Candela’s GentleMax Pro laser hair removal. The dual wavelength, 755nm and 1064nm, combines the speed and power of the two lasers for increased efficiency, safety and amazing results. The concentrated beam of light is absorbed by the melanin (pigment) within the hair follicles while leaving the surrounding skin intact and unharmed, making it a safer hair removal solution for those with darker skin.

Not only that, but laser hair removal with GentleMax Pro is traditionally more comfortable than IPL. With its patented cooling system, GentleMax Pro treatments offer minimal discomfort and require no downtime.

Although IPL may be cheaper for each individual treatment, in the long run, it will cost you more because of the numerous treatments required to get hair removal. RestoBod Laser Clinics only offers the safest method of hair removal. With permanent hair reduction in as few as six sessions and a cooling system that can be customized to your needs to ensure maximum comfort, booking your laser hair removal appointment with our GentleMax Pro experts, is a no brainer.

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