How often can I shave between treatments for IPL facial hair removal?

Clearly, IPL is a option for hair removal. In our office, we prefer the Yag laser for most patients as it is more tolerable and less risky. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

IPL is a very old modality for hair removal. There are much better technologies like diode lasers and alexandrite lasers that work much better and faster (in terms of actual treatment time). While IPL is effective it's just not a gold standard for hair removal anymore and we've come along way with developing better treatments. It's "BS", sorry, that you can't shave between treatments. Any hair removal laser is looking to target the follicle, which is not affected by shaving, ever. You can shave every day if you want. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and
cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person
treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."