FAQ About IPL & Laser treatments for Permanent Hair Reduction & Skin Rejuvenation. Rejuveu - IPL Clinic

Rejuveu

IPL Clinic

FAQ

So what is the difference between Laser and IPL?

The public only seem to know the name of laser when it comes to high tech hair removal systems, but in fact there is laser and Intense Pulsed Light [IPL]. They are both light sources, but have distinct differences in the way the light is produced.

Lasers are monochromatic ( one colour, one wavelength, one beam travelling in one direction).

IPL utilizes polychromatic composition of wavelengths (various colours, different wavelength emitted in several directions), making IPL a more diverse treatment option.

Most lasers are not as effective at treating lighter, fine hairs as an Intense Pulsed Light will be. Intense Pulsed Light's can treat a wider range of hair colour than any laser can.

Many lasers have a very small spot size, only 5,10 or 12 mm. This may be adequate for small areas with shallow hairs as in an upper lip, but are not at all adequate for the deep terminal hairs found on a bikini line or a man's back.

A small spot size is also inappropriate for a large area, as it would take a long time to treat the area. Larger spots are better for body areas as they penetrate deeper to affect the hairs and also make it quicker to work through the area. Some lasers have a choice of hand pieces with different spot sizes. At Rejuveu our Intense Pulsed Light machine has a very large spot size making it faster and more efficient, especially for bodywork.

Results

Treatment results will vary from person to person. Medical problems can affect results:

Hormonal influences in particular
Medication

Sometimes there is no known reason why some people get a different result to others.

Conclusion
The majority of clients are so thrilled with their results that they go on to have further treatment on other body areas.

Intense Pulsed Light is proving the better alternative to reduce hair growth in minimal sessions with the least discomfort.

The Choice Is Yours At the end of the day, the decision is yours as to whether this is the right treatment for you. Your alternatives are:

Shaving, temporary removal requiring very regular maintenance.
Waxing, temporary, regular maintenance and painful.
Plucking, temporary, very regular maintenance, can increase growth and painful.
Electrolysis, sometimes permanent after a long course of treatment, very painful and skin reactions. Also usually costs more than pulsed light in the long run.
Doing nothing, leave the hair totally alone.