Thursday, July 5, 2012

ipl hair removal has grown to be a highly popular treatment


ipl hair removal has grown to be a highly popular treatment for patients looking for smooth results and less hassle with daily shaving. Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is one of the most popular and effective methods of permanent hair reduction or removal. With these newest technologies emerging you no longer need to rely on painful and tedious methods such as electrolysis and shaving to remove hair.
IPL devices, such as the Lumenis Vasculight HR, convert light energy to heat energy in order to treat unwanted hair and skin pigments. IPL devices can use photothermolysis to remove unwanted hair and correct skin conditions such as hyperpigmentation or rosacea. Treatment with an IPL device affords the provider a greater wavelength spectrum than standard lasers which allows the treatment most types of skin. IPL devices can be customized based on hair color, skin color, and hair depth. When using IPL Hair Reduction, the surrounding skin does not have the potential to get injured.
Unlike other types of hair removal that use just a single light wavelength, IPL devices use a full spectrum of light wavelengths. This allows the treatment of larger skin portions at a time so areas such as the legs or back can be treated in a fraction of the time it takes standard lasers to remove unwanted hair. The light beam intensity of IPL devices can be altered instantly with various filters, which allows customized treatments to ensure the most beneficial treatment for a specific skin type and condition.