Is It the Same IPL Device (Technology) Used for Treating Dark Spots Used for Hair Removal As Well?

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Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. You can use IPL device for brown spots and hair removal, but I would recommend using Yag or Alexandrite for laser hair removal for best results.  I would recommend being treated under the supervision of a Board Certified or Plastic Surgeon for safest and best treatment options. I hope this helps.

George T. Boris, MD, FRCS · Answer

IPl can help eliminate hair but you wont see much difference as compared to actually doing laser hair removal. Using IPL for hair removal would require high setting and might make the skin sensative or irritated. Please apply your spf to prevent any pigmentation.

	Best wishes

Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC · Answer

IPL is best for rosacea and sun damaged skin, although many clinics who can't afford a true laser hair removal system (e.g. salons & spas), will use IPL to also remove hair which is less effective and more risky than a true laser such as the lightsheer duet. ~ Dr. Benjamin Barankin, Toronto Dermatology Centre.

Kimberly Finder, MD · Answer

Intense pulsed light is a great technology for reducing brown spots from sun and reducing small visible blood vessels. It can be used for hair reduction, but there are better technologies for that. Specific lasers of the appropriate wavelength are much better at destroying hair follicles. Use the best technology available for the desired purpose.

F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

Using IPL for hair removal is a bit old school. Though it works, it is minimally effective compared to diode lasers, Alexandrite lasers, and other new, faster options. IPL is slow and tedious for the patient and the technician. IPL is attracted to color (red, brown, black) so that's why it works for various things, but the settings are different depending on what you're trying to treat (skin vs. hair).

Is It the Same IPL Device (Technology) Used for Treating Dark Spots Used for Hair Removal As Well?

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Answer: IPL is great for brown spots and reds, but not so great for hair removal

Answer: IPL is great for brown spots and reds, but not so great for hair removal

Answer: IPL for browns/reds vs for hair removal

Answer: IPL for browns/reds vs for hair removal

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Is It the Same IPL Device (Technology) Used for Treating Dark Spots Used for Hair Removal As Well?

Answers (5)

Answer: IPL is great for brown spots and reds, but not so great for hair removal

Answer: IPL is great for brown spots and reds, but not so great for hair removal

Answer: IPL for browns/reds vs for hair removal

Answer: IPL for browns/reds vs for hair removal

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