Love the skin you’re in. Feel younger and healthier with laser hair removal and IPL. These treatments are a non-invasive, simple and safe method of permanently preventing hair regrowth on particular areas of your body. There’s a range of clinics around the Gold Coast to handle your hair reduction and removal needs.
IPL—or intense pulsed light—is a cosmetic and medical technique used for hair removal, photo rejuvenation and to alleviate dermatologic and skin conditions. IPL only treats hair during the growth phase—meaning more than one appointment is needed to attain those silky-smooth results you’re after. These treatments are tailored to your face or body and are relatively painless.
Laser hair removal is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic procedure on the Gold Coast. The treatment removes or reduces any unwanted hair from your face, legs, arms, underarms, back and other areas. Laser is a fast and effective method of hair removal that selectively targets dark and coarse hairs while leaving the surrounding skin undamaged.
There are some practical steps to take before the laser hair removal treatment to ensure minimal discomfort and prolong the effectiveness of the procedure. It’s recommended that you do not wax, pluck or bleach one month before the process. For the laser to work, it needs to attach to a pigment or root to heat up and destroy the hair and follicle which produces it. The treatment also works best when your skin is paler. Staying out of the sun and applying sunscreen is suggested. You should also shave the treatment site several days beforehand, so the hairs are visible above the skin.
After the laser treatment, there may be some swelling and redness. Apply an aloe vera-based gel or lotion to soothe the area. It’s also recommended to avoid hot showers and excessive exercise for 48 hours. If you’re after complete and permanent hair removal, you will have to book subsequent appointments. The natural growth of your hair goes in stages, which affects the laser process.
People often want to know the difference between laser hair removal and IPL techniques. Laser is considered more coherent, accurate and powerful as the light waves are parallel. IPL, on the other hand, produces wavelengths that spread out, rather than forming a concentrated beam. It makes for a less effective, but more cost-efficient, hair removal treatment than laser.
Hair removal works best with lighter skin shades. This is because there is more contrast between the colour of the hair and the skin. The laser cannot accurately decipher between the pigment in the hair and skin. Therefore, the darker the skin, the higher the risk of burns, hyper and hypo-pigmentation. IPL is also not an ideal solution for patients with darker skin as they are more prone to cause burns.
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