I am going to do my first IPL section in about a month, and I haven't waxed for more than 6 months and I have been shaving all this time. My question is, am I not supposed to shave my hair during this month, or its ok to shave? Is it ok if I stop shaving only 4 to 5 days before the IPL thing?
Answer: Shaving recommended within 1-2 days of IPL
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Answer: Shaving recommended within 1-2 days of IPL
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August 15, 2018
Answer: IPL hair removal It is best to shave the day of an IPL or hair reduction treatment or else it will burn the hair (or may burn you) and also be more painful. If you stopped waxing 6 months before the treatment that is good because it gives time for all your hair to grow back in, but you do want to be cleanly shaven the day of the treatment.
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August 15, 2018
Answer: IPL hair removal It is best to shave the day of an IPL or hair reduction treatment or else it will burn the hair (or may burn you) and also be more painful. If you stopped waxing 6 months before the treatment that is good because it gives time for all your hair to grow back in, but you do want to be cleanly shaven the day of the treatment.
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December 26, 2014
Answer: Stop shaving 2-3 days prior to treatment Here at Stillwater Plastic Surgery we ask that you stop shaving 2-3 days prior to your laser hair removal procedure. The light that the laser uses to target the follicle needs to see that follicle for a successful treatment. Therefore, slight growth is necessary.
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December 26, 2014
Answer: Stop shaving 2-3 days prior to treatment Here at Stillwater Plastic Surgery we ask that you stop shaving 2-3 days prior to your laser hair removal procedure. The light that the laser uses to target the follicle needs to see that follicle for a successful treatment. Therefore, slight growth is necessary.
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October 15, 2013
Answer: Shaving prior to IPL
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October 15, 2013
Answer: Shaving prior to IPL
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Answer: Hair Removal and IPL Thank you for your message! IPL can be performed for hair removal and typically multiple treatments are required. If the hair is too long in the area of treatment the IPL may burn the skin and may be more uncomfortable. We generally recommend shaving the day of the procedure. We want the hair just under the skin so that the light can target that rather than hair on the skin surface. We recommend you avoid waxing or plucking prior to the procedure however!
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Answer: Hair Removal and IPL Thank you for your message! IPL can be performed for hair removal and typically multiple treatments are required. If the hair is too long in the area of treatment the IPL may burn the skin and may be more uncomfortable. We generally recommend shaving the day of the procedure. We want the hair just under the skin so that the light can target that rather than hair on the skin surface. We recommend you avoid waxing or plucking prior to the procedure however!
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