The most effective hair removal occurs with lasers not IPL. In addition, IPL is least effective and has the most side effects for darker skin types because it does not have the correct wavelength range (1064 nm) to effectively treat this skin. The most effective types of lasers for... more
Laser vs. IPL machine is best for laser hair removal?
I´m studying skin therapist in Stockholm and I´m working on a study about laser and IPL. And the question is : which technology is the best for hair removal? I´ll also buy a machine for my clinic in october 2008 and I´m searhcing for a machine that is effective, safe and works on a wide range of haircolors as possible. I´ve also read about diodlaser, a combination od radiofrequency and IPL, and that it´s the newest technology.
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6 answers to “Laser vs. IPL machine is best for...”A: Laser Hair Removal: best treatment for 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
A: Lasers are better for hair removal
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
A: Lasers are betters than IPL for hair removal
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.
A: Lasers or IPL for hair removal
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.
A: Lasers vs. IPL
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.
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