Should I be Concerned of Potentially Being Burned During IPL Hair Removal Treatments?

asked 7 months ago by Maggiem in Sydney, 02
Latest answer by F. Victor Rueckl, MD
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Tags: burning, hair removal, risk

Hi, everyone. Recently I bought a voucher online to do 6sessions IPL hair removal treatments. I went to my first treatment today. My skin was not painful during the treatment but I could feel my hair was hot. Is it normal? My skin is really fine for now. Does it mean okay? I was looking at this website and found out many people got burnt from IPL. I'm just abit worrying if I will be like this. Thanks, Maggie

5 answers to Should I be Concerned of Potentially Being Burned During IPL Hair Removal Treatments?

IPL Hair Removal Treatments

Like many others who have commented here, we don't use IPL anymore for hair removal. The treatment takes too long and isn't as effective and other lasers - like diode, Alexandrite, YAG. IPL targets the color only, with a pulse of light energy; other treatments are able to actually destroy the follicle producing the hair, as well as the hair itself, and the machines can operate faster than a machine that does an IPL pulse. All of that being said, many, many offices offer discounts on... more

F. Victor Rueckl, MD
Las Vegas Dermatologist

www.lakesdermatology.com

Burn Concerns during IPL Hair Removal Treatments

It is not unusual for your skin to feel warm (like you have a sunburn) after a IPL or laser hair reduction treatment. The sensation is typically temporary and lasts minutes to hours. No proceudre is without risk. One of the risks of hair reduction treatments, despite your providers best efforts, is the possibility of a burn or blister. At SkinMD, we prefer to use the Lumenis 810-diode laser and the 1064nm Nd:YAG laser for hair reduction. No matter what modality you use, make... more

Anifat Balogun, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Burning after IPL hair removal

IPL hair removal can be effective and safe if done by an experienced professional. However, burns can occur occasionally: 1st degree burns (redness) and second degree burns (blisters) have been reported. The most unpleasant consequence of 2nd degree burns is pigmentation which can last a long time. At Lakeviewderm, in Chicago, we have stopped using IPL for hair removal and are now using the Alexandrite Laser for light to moderately dark skin and the Neodymium-YAG laser for... more

Eugene Mandrea, MD
Chicago Dermatologist

People with darker skin types are more likely to be burned by IPL

If you tan easily, you are more likely to have problems with IPL hair removal especially if the technician or doctor is not highly skilled. Burns from IPL hair removal are the most common complication in the cosmetic laser arena. I have been an expert witness on numerous cases. Be certain that you are going to a doctor who is an expert!

Mark Taylor, MD
Salt Lake City Dermatologic Surgeon

www.gatewaylasercenter.com

ILP Hair removal

You should be fine as long as you have no blistering or obvious burns. You should feel like you have a sunburn and that should last a few hours. IPL technology is a wonderful as long as you have an experienced professional doing your treatments. If you have any concerns you should always contact your provider.

Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
Virginia Beach Dermatologist

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