Is IPL for Hair Removal Worth It? How Many IPL Treatments Required on Average?

IPL is one way to remove hair, but laser systems (not light systems) are more effective and safer for all skin types. Most importantly, make sure you go to a medical clinic that has highly trained staff and the best equipment (e.g. lightsheer duet, etc). ~ Dr. Benjamin Barankin, Toronto Dermatology Centre.

Some would consider the LightSheer laser to be the gold standard for hair removal, but there are plenty of other systems, IPL included, that work very well. It is just as important to have an experienced technician perform the treatments and making appropriate adjustments. One of the problems with using IPL for hair removal is that it is only applicable on lighter skin types; a laser must be used to safely treat darker skinned individuals. No matter what light source is used, only those... more

While IPL can be used for hair removal, lasers are the gold standard. Here in Orange County laser hair removal with GentleLase and LightSheer are the gold standards and tend to work the best. IPL tends to be used by med spas and medical clinics which only have 1 or a few devices. The reason being is that IPL, while it works great for brown and red discoloration, also works a little for hair removal and rejuvenation (but not as well as other devices), so it can be used... more