Intense photo light therapy to remove hair- another fad? Part 3

Does IPL hurt?

Again, the physicians say it only feels like a snap of a rubber band. Patients say yikes, that hurt. Sure, it hurts. It is more like a sharp needle prick. That is why all physicians use a cooling gel to numb the pan

Can everyone undergo IPL?

No, certain individual will not improve with IPL. These includes individuals:

- with blonde or white hairs
- with dark skin like Orientals, Asians and middle easterners
- who have a recent sun tan
- who have a history of extreme sensitivity to light treatments
- with a recent skin infection
- who have been using accutane recently
- Pregnant women

Are there any testimonials on IPL?

Sure, there are a lot of testimonials on cyberspace. The majority of individuals have only negative things to say about IPL. Some claim that is does work initially but the hair comes back. The majority claim that it does diddly squat and hurts like hell.

Is IPL covered by insurance?

No, Both Medicare and private medical insurance carriers do not cover for treatment which is considered cosmetic

What is the cost of treatment?

Not cheap. A single session of IPL can range anywhere from $350-$700. Also know there are no refunds and if something goes wrong, you have to pay additional money to fix it.

Is IPL hair removal permanent?

Definitely not- hair will come back. The hair free period may range from a few weeks to a few months. most individuals claim that hair does come back in a few months.

Is there a different between IPL and Laser hair removal?

The only major difference is how they are spelled. However, they both have three things in common- both work similarly, are expensive and not permanent (in other words not worth the money- or in other words—too much hype about nothing)

Final Note

For the consumer- the fact that there are so many queries and treatments for hair removal should immediately indicate that there is no ideal hair removal method. Except for electrolysis, there is no hair removal method which lasts more than a few months. IPL is just another cosmetic fad going passing through, more designed to make money for the health care workers rather than of any significant benefit to patients.

Besides being painful, temporary, and terribly expensive, this is definitely not a recommended therapy. For those who want hair removal, stick to the old-fashioned razor and or wax. These methods are cheap, have very few side effects and they work all the time as predicted-the same cannot be said of IPL