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IPL home devices vs laser hair removal

Permanent hair reduction does sound like music to many of our ears. We all know how painful, time-consuming and messy hair removal can be.
However even though laser hair removal gives you a better value for money considering the time of treatment and the long-lasting results, you might find yourself in a search for cheaper permanent hair reduction solutions.

IPL home devices are preferred by those who want to achieve permanent hair reduction with a lower budget. However, IPL home devices do not perform the same quality of work as laser hair removal. If you are considering to start your laser hair removal treatments or purchasing an IPL home device. We’ve listed you some of the facts that you won’t be finding on IPL home device reviews.


How does IPL home devices work?

In order to explain how IPL home devices work, we should first explain what IPL is. IPL stands for Instant Pulsed light. Which results in hair reduction where the results will last longer than shaving, waxing and plucking. The lights hit on the skin surface and only works on the hair follicle. The light weakens and destroys the hair root and provides hair reduction.

The difference between IPL and laser hair removal

IPL and laser might seem like they work under the same principle. Which is not completely wrong. They both target the hair follicles and destroy the hair root in order to provide hair reduction. However, they differ in strength. While laser hair removal is providing a focused light on the targeted area, IPL on the other hand drifts the focused light on a wider area on the skin. The scattered light, as it is not as strong as the focused laser beam, won’t be as effective laser light.

While your laser hair removal treatment session is taking around half an hour, IPL machine will take longer time to get rid of the excess hair on the same area. And while for a permanent hair reduction you are usually advised to 6-8 sessions, if you are having IPL treatments, you will need to get more sessions as the light is much weaker and the results won’t be as effective.

What is an IPL home device?

IPL home devices give the comfort of IPL treatment at your homes. They are light in design and easy to use. The hoe IPL machines work with the same principle as the IPL machines at the clinics. However even it might be more comfortable to have your hair removal treatments at the comfort of your home, the results may not be as effective as laser hair removal, and also IPL treatment that you can get at the clinics. This is due to health and safety reasons. As IPL treatments might be dangerous, there is always the danger of harming the skin or burning. To prevent this situation, the home IPL devices are not as strong as the ones that can be found at the clinics.

Home IPL devices vs laser hair removal

We’ve compared the IPL home devices with laser hair removal treatment to give you a better understanding of both options for permanent hair reduction.
Laser hair removal is proven to be the most effective permanent hair reduction method. It provides up to 90% hair reduction over 6-8 sessions. IPL home devices, as they are not as strong as the laser, don’t provide good enough results and they can only be classified as long term hair reduction method instead of permanent hair reduction. Even though the results with IPL home devices are much longer than waxing and shaving, if you stop using the IPL home devices, your excess hair will come back.

The latest technology on the laser hair removal industry introduced us to the highest standard, medical degree laser hair removal machine; Candela. At Premier Laser & Skin we are proud to have this latest technology available for our clients. One of the best qualities of this latest laser hair removal technology is that it is suitable for all skin types. On the other hand, IPL home devices are only effective on lighter skin tones. They are pretty dangerous on darker skin tones and might cause pigmentation on the skin.

We mentioned before that the IPL home devices are specifically built for your own use without a need of a profession and this was due to the health and safety concerns. In order to perform treatment over a certain strength, you need to be professionally trained. Even if you are performing the treatment on yourself, it is not safe for you to do otherwise.
The IPL home devices are purposefully not as strong as the clinic machines. However, this doesn’t mean that they can’t be dangerous. There are many recorded cases the IPL home devices are causing serious skin injuries. And because there isn’t a professional practitioner present, it is highly likely that you wouldn’t be able to perform the necessary recovery on time.
With laser hair removal on the other hand, as your practitioner sets up the settings and the machine heads especially for you, the treatment is more tailored. And there are not as many recordings of skin burns as there are with IPL home devices. With laser hair removal you are in the safe hands of our experts.

If you are considering to start your laser hair removal treatment soon and would like to learn more about it, why book a FREE consultation today? Our experts are waiting for you

Laser hair removal or waxing?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Summertime is here, and that means we’re at the peak of our need for a decent hair control strategy. Whether you’re assessing your options for the longer term or have finally figured out that razors should be left to men, you might be wondering whether waxing or laser hair removal is a better option. Taking into consideration costs, results and side effects, here’s the lowdown on which treatment is right for you.

How they work

Waxing is really a very straightforward process. Hot wax is applied to the area to be treated, and as it cools it grips the hairs in its waxy stickiness. It’s then ripped off, taking the hair right from the root with it.

Laser hair removal is a little gentler, using Photothermolysis to target hair follicles with a wavelength of light. This causes the hair to be damaged at the root, removing it entirely and discouraging grow back.

Which costs more?

At first glance, laser hair removal in London might seem like a more pricey option. The per treatment cost is certainly higher, and that can be enough to put some people off. However, when you look at the cost of the treatment over an extended period of time, you start to see why hair removal by laser is rapidly becoming a more popular treatment.

  • Waxing, per session, costs around £60 for a full leg in typical London clinics
  • Laser therapy, per session, costs around £125 for a full leg
  • Waxing will require around 17 treatments per year, at a total cost of £1020
  • Laser will stop hairs from growing back after around 8 treatments, at a total cost of £1000 and no more maintenance treatments for around 2 – 3 years

So although laser may cost more in the first place, over the longer term it could save you significant amounts of money. You can check out here the >> cost of laser hair removal in London.

How long does it last?

Waxed hairs will usually regrow within two weeks, meaning you’ll need further treatment every three weeks or so. With laser hair removal for men and women you will find your skin is silky smooth and will stay that way for up to six weeks. However, it does take a series of treatments to fully break the cycle of hair growth and eliminate the need for further treatment.

Because you stay hair free for longer, you need fewer treatments with laser than you would with waxing, and in the long run, your hair should stop growing back altogether. You may require a top up treatment in a couple of years, but during that time you would have been for many more sessions of waxing, at great cost to yourself.

Which is better for you?

Unfortunately, the mechanical process of waxing away your hairs can have some negative side effects, such as redness, skin drying and irritation. Ingrown hairs are common, as are associated infections. The administration of the wax and ripping off of the hairs is highly painful too, particularly in those rather sensitive areas!

Our laser hair removal in London uses the very latest generation, medical grade laser technology to deliver amazing results with less pain. The laser beam is made up of precisely controlled pulses of energy which target the active hair follicle destroying it at its root without damaging the surrounding tissue. The result is almost pain free, effective treatment without the fuss.

Our verdict?

I think you’ll know by now which side of the fence we stand on. Our laser hair removal treatments are a much better option than continually coming back for painful, ineffective waxing. It’s a larger investment up front, but in the long run you’ll be better off. Laser can be applied to areas that are unsuitable for waxing, such as between the eyes in other sensitive areas. Our treatment is suitable for both men and women, so if you want to experience this revolutionary hair removal treatment for yourself, get in touch today.

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