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IPL vs. Lasers For Hair Removal

Wednesday, February 4th, 2009

Is Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Really Better Then Conventional Lasers For Hair Removal?

If you look at all the hoopla regarding intense pulsed light (also known as IPL), you may be lead to believe that it’s all that with a cherry on top when we’re talking about laser hair removal. Although it is good, manufactures, scientists, and practitioners will argue which is more effective. It has at the least been embraced as a favorite among cosmetic surgeon because it is less expensive and faster then regular laser hair removal. When doing your research on intense pulse light pay close attention to the small print and how the ads are phrased.. You will normally find IPL advertised as permanent hair ‘reduction’ rather than ‘removal’.

Don’t get me wrong. IPL is a big step forward in technology. It’s versatility allows for it to do a great deal more then only remove hair. With it you are able to remove Tattoos, acne, scares, wrinkles, freckles, spider veins, and so on. The one thing that it’s NOT good for is removing WHITE hairs because it still relies of color and pigment to to ‘target’.

When it comes to removing wrinkles and scars, it integrates a method called photorejuvenation. This is done by distributing controlled wounds that force the skin to repair it’s self as desired. As you begin to see, this requires a lot of training and practice. So when considering IPL for your cosmetic surgery needs, be sure that you find a practitioner that has lots of experience.

Another huge plus for the IPL is that it’s wave length can be increased so that if penetrates deeper into the skin virtually ignoring the outer skin layer. This is where it comes in handy for removing tattoos. Then it can be adjusted to a shorter wavelength for the next patient that is there to get rid of freckles.

IPL can also be delivered in bursts or pulses of light. The time duration of each pulse and the delay between the pulses can be adjusted with each treatment site. Longer durations are generally better for treating larger targets. Shorter pulse durations are generally better for treating smaller structures.
An experienced physician operator can customize the settings to select the number of pulses, duration of pulses, wavelengths, and delay between pulses to best match the relative depth, size, and absorption characteristics of the intended target. All of these variable can bring about incredible results in the right hands, but a damaging weapon for under trained technician.

When it comes to name brands, I am not going to allege that one is more effective then the other, only that some have la wider ranges of setting. The PhotoDerm and EpiLight would be looked at as more powerful solely in the sense that they have additional options. i.e. more ‘flexible’. The Quantum (Aculight) and Vasculight come with fewer settings to chose from. We’ll just call these ‘limited’ models. The reason that you’d want to know what type of equipment is being used at any given clinic is this… The ‘limited’ models are designed so that a technician can operate it without setting the device to a damaging setting. But on the other hand, if you can’t fine tune a particular IPL, that leaves an opening for over doing the wrong setting, in essence, being counter productive when it comes to safety. At the same time though, whenever you’re going to be working with one of the more versatile models, you want to make certain that you’re getting the lead Dr. That’s been exhaustively trained on that make and model.

In the end, impulse pulsed light has a wider range of purposes that include hair removal for a broader variety of skin and hair types and colors. None the less, the most dependable results for permanent hair removal are from the standard laser when utilized on dark haired, light skinned people.

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Laser Back Hair Removal

Wednesday, January 21st, 2009

Laser back hair removal it’s now completely kosher for a man. If you ask around I’m certain that you will discover that it is even favored. Face it. It’s not appealing. Back hair can annoy the skin, get itchy and even cause infection. In several cases it can even step-up body odor. There are many alternatives to back hair removal for men like waxing, shaving, ‘creams’ and electrolysis. The first 3 need done over and over again every few weeks and although electrolysis is lasting, it would take an eternity to get the whole back smooth since it removes each hair one at a time. Not only can you avert being called Chewie at the pool, back hair removal has numerous benefits.

Although not entirely goof-proof, Laser hair removal is more lasting then other techniques. Shaving is difficult and unsafe. Waxing is bothersome to the skin and down right painful.
Laser hair removal is just about a must for the pro athlete, in addition to improving performance in there respective sport, they worked long and hard to build those muscles and don’t want them buried.
When you first look into getting your back hair removed you might be floored by the price tag. Ranging anywhere from $200 to $2000 per session, you’ve got to be pretty dedicated. The thing to remember is that it will take 5 – 6 treatments to see noticable results. Then with continued treatment even men with denser hair will be able to relish the long lasting effects. It’s as close to permanent as you will be able to get.

Not to many years ago only people with dark hair and light skin would be good prospects for laser hair removal since the laser it’s self targets the dark pigment. The only long lasting (and not permanent) choice was electrolysis. It’s just not pragmatic for large areas. Now with current advancements, the IPL (Intense Pulsed Light Devices) has opened the doors for fair haired and dark skins customers. The IPL isn’t even a laser, but a “laser equivalent”. It looks and works the same except that it can be keyed to target and eradicate specific colors. The technical term is photothermolysis and is also used to get rid of tattoos. As you may have guessed, this method is more expensive and calls for extra training and level of skill then the average laser used to remove hair.

Laser back hair removal treatment is executed on an outpatient basis. Each state has different regulations and laws concerning who can and can’t operate the laser. When you first start your quest to find an accredited clinic, make certain that they’re licensed by the state and certified to do the procedure. And when sitting down for your consultation, asking your initial questions, be sure that the Dr. will be the one with there finger on the trigger. Regardless of how minute the side effects can be, it’s still a medical process and should be handled as such.

When it comes to male laser hair removal, back hair is cast off more then any other part of the body. Over all, total laser back hair removal on average can be done in an hour. When you think long term, there’s no better investment you will be able to make in yourself (and for your self-pride) since it lasts a lifetime. Do it for your wife. Do if for your girlfriend, Do it for you.