IPL is minimal discomfort and does not cause any discomfort to your body. Generally, with the use of cooling gel before the treatment would help to reduce any redness.

Depending on which part of your body is being treated and how large the area is, each treatment session should take about 20 to 30 minutes.

Our hair has a growth phase, a rest phase, and a shedding phase. Our hair does not grow and shed in the same phase of the cycle at the same time, therefore in order to get rid of them permanently, we need to do repeat IPL treatments.

IPL Long Term Hair Removal is generally safe for most people but may not be suitable for everyone. Pregnant women and people who are on blood thinners should avoid IPL treatments.

Also, you may not be suitable for IPL treatments if you:

1. Are taking medication for other conditions
2. Use a retinoid cream
3. Have a skin condition and/or might have skin cancer
4. Have active acne or skin inflammation
5. Are suffering from a skin resurfacing disorder
6. Are sensitive to light
7. Have severe scarring or suffered severe sunburn recently
8. Are very dark-skinned

1. Tan in the sun or apply tanning creams 4 weeks before the IPL treatment
2. Shave, wax or get a chemical peel at least 2 weeks before
3. Take aspirin or another drug that can make you bleed more
4. Take any medication that will make you sensitive to light and sun
5. Apply any cream that will make you sensitive to light and sun

You may notice some dead hair on your skin surface 10 days after your IPL treatment. These are not new grown hair and it’s known as one of the hair cycle stage – Shedding phase.

Exfoliation helps to breakdown and expel the dead hair from underneath the skin, preventing in-grown hairs. Therefore, it is important to start exfoliating the treated areas during your shower after 10-14 days or when your treated skin area does not feel any discomfort.

You may use a moist cloth or exfoliation mitt to cleanse the treated area. Do note that it will take time to shed all the dead hair away as well.