IPL Hair Removal Treatment: Things to Consider

by Charlie Ormond Australian Aesthetic Devices

Removal of unwanted hair whether from the body or face has always been an issue, especially for women. The traditional methods such as waxing, shaving, plucking and epilators all do offer results, but they are temporary and cause specific side effects. If you are tired of this, then IPL laser hair removal treatment in Melbourne could be an option for you. It permanently reduces hair growth and is far more effective offering long lasting results with no side effects and not to mention less costly over time. However, before you pick up the phone to book an appointment at the nearest clinic, you need to know a few essential things.

Here are few things to consider before getting IPL hair removal treatment.

Find the right clinic

IPL hair removal is a treatment and should be conducted by a qualified therapist, and for this finding, the right clinic is incredibly essential. A reputable clinic in Melbourne with the advanced technology and well trained and skilled aesthetician will reduce the chances of having a bad laser hair removal experience. A good clinic will insist on consultation to assess your body hair and skin type and know what results you want to achieve. Then they plan out the treatment for you and the cost it would incur. If a clinic doesn’t do that, turn away and find another one. Pre-consultation is also essential as your medical history will be taken into consideration and a time to ask all your concerns.

Arrange a session to fit your schedule

When arranging the treatment session, there are few things to consider. Some areas of the body will take longer such as legs, back and chest than other areas such as armpits, face and hands to remove the hair. While it is possible to arrange a quick session on your lunch break but you may have to plan accordingly for the bigger areas. Furthermore, the laser hair removal clinic should ensure that you have minimal discomfort during and after the session, but if you have sensitive skin, you need to time the sessions right like on the weekend or after office. Caffeine also increases sensitivity so avoid it on the day of the treatment.

Skip skin care routine

Your skin needs to be free of products such as cosmetics, lotions or creams for IPL hair removal machine to work. This is because the skin care products can react with the laser and cause discolouration. If you use facial cream with Retin-A, it is advised to avoid it for at least four weeks before the treatment as it increases the sensitivity.

Avoid the tan

Just like how topical products can react with IPL laser, coming in with a tanned skin can put you at risk for discolouration. You should avoid a tan both the natural kind and the tanning beds for at least four weeks before the appointment as well as after. You also need to avoid the sun and wear a sunscreen with SPF 30 or more. Having a natural or fake tan can increase the risk for side effects like discolouration as told earlier and other side effects include blistering and burning. This is because it’s hard for the laser to distinguish between the skin and the pigment. This can also impact the overall results of the treatment.

These are just a few of the things you need to know before booking an appointment with the laser clinic and look for a clinic that has highly advanced IPL equipment preferably from Australian Aesthetic Devices as they manufacture high-quality devices and provide proper training to the technicians to carry out the treatment giving you the best hair removal experience. If you are in the beauty business and looking to add IPL machine into your practice, then call 1300 858 711 to talk to one of their experts and know about the aesthetic devices they offer.