Photoderm is an intense pulsed light (IPL Laser) to reduce your unwanted body hair more conveniently and thoroughly than waxing, shaving or plucking. Along with hair removal, IPL is used to address scars, rosacea and skin discoloration. PhotoDerm hair removal (Photoderm HR) is promoted as a treatment for permanent hair removal. A hand-held wand is used to pulse a small area of your skin with light energy. The beam of light is absorbed by the hair follicle and transformed to heat. The heat destroys the hair growing structures.