This varies from person to person and depends on the
area you are treating, hair density, your hair's growth cycle
and colour. Dark hair on fair skin responds best, but both
dark and fair hair may take several treatments for long-
term results. Initially with each treatment you will notice
a gradual thinning/reduction of hair growth in the treated
area. To maintain hair-free skin and to ensure disabled
hair follicles remain dormant, repeat the treatment every
4 to 6 weeks or as required.
Can I use other hair removal methods between
treatments?
Because IPL treatment needs a hair to be present in the
follicle, hair removal methods which pluck the hair, such
as waxing, epilators and tweezing are NOT suitable for use
between treatments. Bleaching hairs is also NOT suitable
as it removes the pigment and renders IPL treatment
ineffective. Shaving, micro-dermabrasion discs and cream
depilatories are ideal for use between treatments.
Why does hair grow back in the area I recently
treated?
It is quite common for hair to appear to continue to grow
for one to two weeks after a treatment session. After two
weeks, you will notice that this hair falls out or comes
away from its follicle, but you should always let it fall out
naturally and never pull it away. Some hair will not be
affected – either because of poor application technique,
or because the hair was in its dormant phase. But this hair
can be treated in the following sessions.
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