Hi there :) I bought a 6 sessions IPL course. I know I don't have to wax before and inbetween treatments, and that shaving is the only thing I can do. But today I''ve been told that even after I finish the 6 sessions I shpuld not wax because this would make the hair to regrow just like before! Is this true? I mean is the hair that IPL hits dead forever or will it actually regrow? Thank you!
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July 26, 2015
Answer: Waxing After IPL and the Permanency of Laser Hair Removal
There should be no risk or complication involved in flying after a laser hair removal session.There are possible temporary side effects however. These can include pain, swelling, redness, blistering and hyperpigmentation. Your doctor can prescribe appropriate pain medication as needed after the...
Only hairs that are in the active growth phase (ANAGEN) respond most effectively to laser treatment. Since up to half of the hair at any given time can be in the resting phase (TELOGEN), almost half of the hair would not respond.
That is why serial and multiple treatments are necessary....
Getting laser hair removal will not be an issue. The laser targets the hair follicle and doesn't go deep enough to interfere with the metal in your legs.