Get started with your IPL device - Coolblue (2024)

FAQs

How do you use IPL for the first time? ›

If you use the IPL device for the first time, it's important that you do a skin test first. To do this, set the device to the strength selected by you, as described above. Then test the flash on a small piece of skin and let the skin rest for 24 hours. If the skin reacts well, you can continue removing hair.

Efficacy. Long-Term Reduction: Home IPL devices offer long-term hair reduction. With consistent use, they can significantly reduce hair growth over time. Traditional methods provide temporary results, requiring frequent maintenance.

Some skin improvement starts within a few days of receiving treatment, but the complete effects of IPL treatment may take weeks to appear.

IPL hair removal is a progressive treatment that offers full body hair removal - but you can use IPL to treat separate areas, such as your arms, legs, or pubic area, depending on your individual needs. When using IPL, you'll hold a flashgun device that delivers a spectrum of light to the skin.

For example, IPL photofacial is a standard procedure that can help to combat issues such as hyperpigmentation, reduce wrinkles, and tighten lax skin.

However, just because your skin is working on improving itself doesn't mean the results of that work are immediately apparent. It will take about a week before you start to see the results of your first treatment session. The final results of treatment won't be visible for around four to six weeks.

Most powerful: SmoothSkin Pure Fit IPL Hair Removal Device

The Pure Fit is an easy to use IPL device that achieves up to 99% hair reduction in 12 weeks, and visible results in just 2 weeks. It stands out as one of the most fast and powerful hair removal devices on the market.

IPL technology

Although IPL therapy is similar to laser therapy, IPL is much more thorough in treating discolorations of the skin, such as brown spots.

You can overuse at-home IPL. If you use your device too often, you won't speed up your hair removal treatments and could set yourself up for side effects. Like nearly everything in life, IPL works best when following the recommended treatment plans. That's typically twice a week over 8 weeks, for starters.

You'll know the treatment is working when your hair grows out slower and finer. This usually happens after the fourth session. Others have also noticed hair shedding more easily and falling out more frequently than before after IPL treatment and shaving becomes easier.

What happens after 1 session of IPL? ›

After your first session, you may notice your skin becoming smoother and more radiant. Fine lines may be less noticeable as the IPL stimulates collagen production, a key factor in maintaining skin's elasticity and youthfulness.

Here are other guidelines your dermatologist will recommend that you follow to get the best possible results from your IPL treatments. Speed up healing after IPL therapy: Use mild cleansers and moisturizers daily on your skin. Apply a sunscreen with a minimum of 30 SPF.

Lasers heat hair to damage the stem cells in the hair follicles to inhibit new growth, but if the hair is too long, the laser can singe your hair and burn your skin. It is extremely important to shave before your laser hair removal session, twenty-four hours before it is recommended.

IPL is most effective while your hair is in the growth phase –if you treat your skin multiple times a week, your hair can become dormant and IPL treatment won't work as well. Additionally, while IPL is a gentle treatment, too much of it can be a bad thing. If you use IPL too frequently, you can irritate your skin.

Yes, you can use an IPL device for a Brazilian. The cost of IPL Brazilian typically ranges from $150 to $400 per session, depending on the size of the area being treated. Depending on your individual hair growth pattern, it usually takes 4-8 sessions of IPL to achieve permanent hair reduction in the bikini area.

Use a moisturizer with 30+ SPF to protect your skin from sun exposure. Avoid smoking at least six weeks before IPL. Stop any medications that may cause excess bleeding. Discontinue antibiotics (if advised by your general physician)

Preparing for your IPL treatment

We may ask you to do the following in preparation for your skin rejuvenation treatment: Avoid excess sun exposure and use a high-SPF sunscreen when going outside. Stop taking certain topical creams, like retinoids, that affect skin sensitivity.

For best results, IPL treatments should be repeated every fortnight, up to six times. You will start to see results after the third treatment.

1. Do not wear makeup to your treatment. 2. Avoid any irritants to your skin, such as any products containing Tretioin, Retinol,Benzoyl Peroxide, Glycolic/Salicylic Acids, Astringents or Vitamin C for one week before your treatment.