If you own a medspa, deciding to offer IPL for laser hair removal is a great idea. You ask why?
We will discuss that in a while. First, let’s discuss IPL in detail to help you decide.
Deciphering which IPL will suit your business best can be confusing and daunting, not to mention time-consuming. This is why you should do your homework beforehand to ensure the system of your choice saves you money and builds your clinic’s reputation.
What is IPL Technology?
IPL is a light-based treatment that targets particular skin and hair pigments using a wide range of light wavelengths. IPL provides flexibility by using many light wavelengths, unlike laser treatments that only employ one. This makes it possible for IPL to treat various issues, including pigmentation correction, acne treatment, skin renewal, and hair removal.
IPL reduces or stops hair growth by targeting melanin in the hair follicles and providing light energy that turns into heat, destroying the follicle.
Into the Light
Let’s talk about wavelengths. A wavelength is simply the distance, measured in nanometers for visible light, between two places on a wave separated by a whole cycle. Different wavelengths produce different colors of light. Different color targets will absorb different colors of light. For example, a green laser would be required to treat a red tattoo and vice versa. The colored target, such as a green tattoo or a red vein, absorbs the light, burns it up, or breaks it into tiny pieces.
The hair’s pigment is the chromophore, or target of color when it comes to hair removal. IPLs and lasers are available in device selection because a broad range of visible and near-infrared wavelengths can absorb pigment.
“Selective photothermolysis” is the technical term for what happens when we IPL or laser a hair. The hair is heated selectively while the surrounding skin tissue is kept safe. Without selective photothermolysis, the skin and hair are at risk of blistering and burns.
With the basics out of the way, let’s move on to the benefits:
IPL Benefits
Provide Your Client with a Pain-Free Experience
If your clients have complained about finding other hair removal methods, such as waxing and epilating unconformable, laser hair removal IPL can be a lifesaver. The selling point: It offers a pain-free treatment. Don’t forget to remind your clients that the treated area will look slightly red, but that’s perfectly normal. Hairs will start to fall off within a week.
Let Them Know the Treatment Is Completely Safe
IPL is clinically proven to offer effective and safe long-term facial and body results. Buying the device is half the job; the rest falls in the hands of the practitioner. Your extensive knowledge will assure them you are in good hands. IPL treats the following areas:
- Between rows
- Forehead
- Cheeks
- Upper lip
- Sides of face
- Chin
- Shoulders
- Neck
- Back
- Chest
- Decolletage
- Abdomen
- Bikini area
- Nipples
- Buttocks
- Fingers
- Hands
- Arms
- Feet
- Legs
- Toes
Convenient and Quick
Most IPL hair removal appointments take 30 minutes. However, this time is not set in stone. Depending on the area the client wants covered, it might take less or more time.
Reduces Hair Growth
IPL removes hair directly from its roots, reducing the chances of regrowth. Compared to creams and razors, the results are more permanent. Over time, growth reduces significantly, ensuring not a single strand grows back.
Treats Multiple Skin and Hair Types
With advancements in IPL technology, many devices now cater to various skin tones and hair colors. Although dark hair on fair skin remains ideal, modern systems can accommodate clients with varying characteristics, increasing your clinic’s reach.
One thing to remember is that the abundance of melanin in dark hair absorbs more light energy from the IPL device. This absorption efficiently converts the light into heat, damaging the follicle and preventing regrowth. This is why dark hair’s strong contrast against lighter skin makes it easier for IPL to distinguish between the hair and the surrounding skin, reducing the risk of skin damage.
IPL can be utilized for noninvasive medical treatments and is a successful method of permanent hair removal. All skin types can be treated with IPL medical therapy, and treatments can be customized to provide the desired effects, satisfying clients at all levels.
Are you ready to elevate your clinic’s offerings and stand out in the competitive world of aesthetic treatments? If so, Pro Laser Tech has the solution you have been searching for! Athena SUPER ICE Diode Laser is transforming how clinics deliver hair removal and skin treatments, offering unmatched versatility and effectiveness. For more information, visit our website or call (416) 839-3872.
