The light energy passes harmlessly through the top layer of skin and is absorbed by the melanin in your hair. The energy heats the follicle and disables it, and the hair won’t grow back.

There is some pain experienced during treatment, but the IPL hand-piece tip that touches the skin is very cold which helps to reduce discomfort. Topical numbing may be applied one hour prior to your appointment at home, but we do not numb in office for this treatment.

Not all hair follicles are growing at the same time. About a third of a person’s follicles are dormant at any given time and cannot be disabled with IPL or laser. We give you an estimate of minimum expected treatments, but there is no guarantee.

We have found scheduling 4 to 6 weeks apart gives the most effective treatment.

Discontinue sun tanning, tanning beds, and application of sunless tanning products 1 week before your appointment. Please notify us of any history of herpes virus. Please shave the area prior to procedure. Please do not wax or tweeze for 1 week prior to your laser treatment.

Immediately after treatment you may experience redness, swelling and edema. Although rare, it is possible to have hyper (darkening of the skin) or hypo (lightening of the skin) pigmentation. Unforeseen complications can occur and last up to months, years, or permanently. Please see the consent form for more information.

Moisturizer is always good. Apply sunscreen and keep the treated area covered to minimize sun exposure during the hair removal process. Stay away from hot tubs or direct sunlight on the treatment site for 1-2 days after each treatment.