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Is HPL As Effective As IPL Laser for Hair Removal?
I am considering buying a home laser for hair removal. There are two which keep popping up. However, one is HPL and the other is IPL. I hear IPL is what medical grade hair removal lasers use. However, the HPL is more user friendly and apparently less painful. I am afraif of spending a lot of money for something which will not be effective in the long term. Is an HPL system effective for decent hair reduction?
Asked 31 months ago by
txmommy in Texas
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Evaluation of Home Laser Hair reduction
Home laser hair removal has a long tradition using:
1. Waxing effective for six to eight weeks; however leaves red spots where the hair is removed
2. Chemical depilatory: Calcium thioglycolate is an over-the-counter product which dissolves elements in hair allowing it to be scraped from your skin. Hair regrows in the usual time, face two weeks, legs a month.
3. Home Light emiting diodes: These product may someday be effective. Current owners must know that the technology will change and...
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