Laser vs. IPL machine is best for laser hair removal?

Without a doubt, laser is more effective for the treatment of excessive hair, or hypertrichosis. The laser can be modulated with pulse width, power, and treatment size to improve absorption by hair follicles.  I have personally performed thousands of hair removal treatments with the laser systems in all... more

Nancy, Most laser hair removal studies show that for permanent "Hair Reduction" 755nm or 810nm Lasers work the best.  Dark hair responds the best and blond hair has the poorest response.  Many treatments will cause the hairs to enter telogen, but don't offer good hair... more

IPL and lasers can both be used for laser hair removal. IPL is safer for darker skin types but it takes longer to achieve permanent results. Diode lasers are usually very effective and work best on light skin and dark hair. They also require less treatments.

I use both. The lasers work better and are safer for darker skinned patients. But, I feel that alternating the two during alternate treatment sessions is more effective than one alone.

Both lasers and ipl can be effective for hair removal.  Lasers do have a safer profile and is generally more flexible treating darker skin types.