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What is the difference between laser hair removal and IPL for hair removal? There has never been a peer reviewed study that demonstrated IPL to be more effective, or as effective, as lasers for hair removal. Lasers have a very specific target . . . melanin. IPL is scattered light, and can be absorbed by the skin's surface, the deeper layer of the skin or the root of the hair.

Laser Hair Removal and IPL for Hair Removal: What Is the Difference?

Nurse Tracy, who works alongside Dr. Michael Law, explains the differences between Laser Hair Removal and IPL.