I am considering IPL on my face. Will plucking the hairs immediately after the treatment undermine the effect? I knowing IPL can initially encourage growth and after being unable to pluck for a few weeks I would want to remove the hair asap. Obviously I don't want to shave my face!
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July 25, 2011
Answer: Hairs should not be plucked before IPL hair removal, but can be plucked immediately after if desired.
Our regimen is 4 sessions one month a part and one more session in 6-8 months if needed. Hairs go through cycle of growing and rest stages and only when they are growing, they respond to IPL or laser treatment. One month a part should get majority of the hairs at their growing stages but some...
There are many poorly trained Medispa providers doing laser hair removal. It is a safe procedure if you have lighter untanned skin and the person doing the treatment is an expert with a lot of experience.
