IPL Hair Removal
Gentle, effective light-based treatment for long-term hair reduction.
What It Is
IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) hair removal uses broad-spectrum light to target the melanin in hair follicles, delivering heat energy that damages the follicle and inhibits future hair growth. Multiple sessions achieve significant, long-lasting hair reduction.
Who It's For
Patients seeking a long-term solution to unwanted body or facial hair. Most effective on individuals with light to medium skin tones and darker hair. Suitable for legs, underarms, bikini, face, back, chest, and arms.
Key Benefit
Treats large areas quickly and effectively — targeting hundreds of hair follicles simultaneously for efficient, comfortable hair reduction that is significantly faster than laser per pulse.
How It Works
IPL’s selective photothermolysis principle ensures that light energy targets only the pigmented hair structure. Melanin in the hair absorbs the light while the surrounding skin remains unaffected, provided correct settings for the patient’s skin type are used.
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Light energy is selectively absorbed by melanin in the hair shaft and transmitted to the follicle root.
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Heat generated at the follicle damages the cells responsible for hair growth without harming surrounding skin.
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Treated follicles enter a prolonged dormancy phase; repeated treatments progressively reduce active follicle count.
Areas Treated
Legs
Underarms
Bikini line & Brazilian
Facial hair (upper lip, chin)
Back & chest
Arms
Comfort Level
20–40 minutes depending on area size
Treatment Process
Consultation
Fitzpatrick skin type assessment and hair color/density evaluation with Dr. Eskandari to customize light parameters for safe, effective treatment.
Treatment Process
Area shaved 24 hours prior. Cooling gel applied. IPL handpiece delivers controlled light pulses across the treatment area. Cooling device ensures comfort throughout.
Comfort Level
Sensation like a rubber band snap, well tolerated by most patients. Integrated cooling minimizes discomfort. Mild redness may appear for 1–2 hours.
Expected Results
Understanding potential reactions and ensuring safe, informed treatment.
Outcomes
Progressive reduction in hair growth, density, and thickness. Most patients achieve 70–90% permanent reduction after a full treatment course.
Timeline
Hair falls out 1–3 weeks after each session; 6–8 sessions needed (spaced 4–6 weeks for body, 4 weeks for face) to treat all growth cycles.
Longevity
Long-term reduction — most patients maintain results with 1–2 annual top-up sessions. Results are considered permanent for most follicles treated.
Risk & Side Effects
Understanding potential reactions and ensuring safe, informed treatment.
Temporary redness or mild swelling lasting 1–2 hours post-treatment
Rare risk of pigmentation change if treatment is performed on tanned or darker skin
Eye protection always worn by patient and practitioner during treatment
Safety Note
All IPL treatments are performed after thorough skin type assessment. Tanned skin must be avoided for treatment. Protective eyewear is mandatory for both patient and practitioner during every session.
