Can I use home based IPL machine every week on my face?

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I have thick layer of hairs on my chin and i do laser at home.. As my hairs on chin grows faster and i want to get rid of them please guide me can i use ipl every week or every 10 days on my face ?

Laura Riehm, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question, but you will be better off saving your money.  Real LHR devices can be extremely dangerous in the wrong hands, but need the power to be effective.  Since no one is home supervising you, home use devices have only a fraction of the power of medical grade lasers.  What is stopping you from using the "device" every day?  If it was doing anything, you would need to wear eye protection.  If you are blindfolded, how would you aim it?Save your money.  Do some research on your local professionals.  Find out who has the best equipment and experience.  Get on their e-mail list and watch for LHR specials.  We regularly package multiple LHR areas together at significant savings

Aurora DeJuliis, MD · Answer

Laser hair removal is performed every 4-6 weeks because the hair grows at different rates on different faces and the laser will work only on the hair above the surface of the skin. It does not make sense to use laser once a week. I think the reason your facial hair is out of control is simply because laser home devices do not work!

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