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?
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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