Can I switch from an IPL and SHR (combination) laser machine to only IPL or SHR?

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Hello. I’ve had 5 session at a studio with a laser machine that combined ipl and shr. Unfortunately, the studio I went to had to close so now I am looking for another studio. I’m starting to lose hope that I’ll find another studio with the same type of laser. If I don’t, I’ll have to choose between one or the other. So my question is, can I do that safely without ruining my skin or my progress? Any advice is highly appreciated.

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello, you can certainly change up modalities of laser hair removal with good success.  In our office we actually have 2 different types of lasers and not because one is better than the other, they are just different.  Some people may respond to one better than the other, which is why we have both.  So if you find a studio that has either one of these lasers, you should be able to get an effective treatment.

Randal Haworth, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello.

You can switch from IPL and SHR to SHR only. Compared to IPL, SHR is a safer and more efficient method of inhibiting hair regrowth because it utilizes a lower level of heat to specifically target the hair follicles.

Best of luck !

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