Illinois Hair Removal Treatments

Although a fairly recent solution to unwanted growth, laser hair removal has become very popular over the past few years. It offers a less painful, faster, longer-lasting alternative to shaving and waxing.

Laser Hair Removal Includes IPL Technology

Both IPL and laser treatments are classed as laser hair removal. IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) utilizes a broadband light source to remove unwanted growth by burning away the shaft and root bulb and damaging the surrounding follicle. In traditional treatments, the laser is alexandrite, pulsed diode or Nd:YAG, but it works in the same way no matter what the material may be.

Which Type of Laser Hair Removal Is Best?

That depends on the pigmentation of the skin and hair. Darker growth is more easily targeted by the melanin-seeking light, which makes the treatment more effective on dark roots. Skin pigmentation needs to be light enough to allow the light to penetrate and not so dark as to attract the beam to the skin instead of the root.

This doesn't mean that those with rich complexions will necessarily get poor results. Many patients with darker skin have experienced a permanent reduction in growth after the complete course of treatments. Whether a particular patient will see results can only be determined by a trained professional.

The licensed estheticians and medical professionals at the Schaumburg, Illinois NuU Medspa are happy to help prospective clients. Come into the Schaumburg, Illinois clinic for a free consultation to find out whether this procedure will return the desired results.