Laser hair removal
IPL vs. Laser Hair Removal for Every Skin Tone
Comparing IPL and laser for hair removal? They both use light, but they work differently, and for hair removal the difference matters, especially for deeper skin tones.
IPL: broad light
IPL (intense pulsed light) spreads many wavelengths over a wide area. That is great for sun spots and redness, which is why we use it for our IPL Photofacial. For hair removal it is less precise: it heats the surrounding skin too, so it suits fewer skin tones and carries a higher risk of burns and dark spots on deeper skin.
Laser: one focused beam
A laser focuses one wavelength on the hair follicle. Our Clarity II has two wavelengths, so we can match the setting to your skin tone and hair color. That makes laser the better choice for hair removal on every skin tone, and it usually takes fewer sessions.
The bottom line
- Sessions: laser usually takes 6 to 8 sessions. IPL for hair often takes more.
- Skin tones: our laser is adjusted for every skin type, I to VI. IPL is not suited to all of them.
- At-home devices: home IPL gadgets are much weaker than a clinic laser and need frequent use.
Use IPL to fade spots and redness, and laser to remove hair.
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