Laser-vs-IPL Device

Differences : Laser-vs-IPL

Similarities: Laser-vs-IPL

• Hair removal results achieved are roughly the same for both devices.
• Skin chromophores water, melanin and haemoglobin are targetted.
• Unwanted hair mustn't be long, but just visible above the skin's surface.
• Possible to remove 20-40% anagen phase hair in a single treatment.
• Results can last for up to 12 months, or can even be permanent.
• Hair removal involves light absorption by the chromophore melanin.
• Hair must be darker than skin for preferential light absorption by melanin to occur.
• Best results are achieved with very dark hair on very light coloured skin.
• Light must penetrate skin at a right angle for best results.
• Active skin cooling (ice, gel, spray) effectively reduces pain and side effects.
• Heat can cause biological damage to skin unless it is cooled to below zero temperatures.
• Side-effects are hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation and blistering.
• Skin cooling must be performed before, during and after firing every shot.
• Selective photothermolysis are used to destroy the dermal papilla without damaging the skin.
• The emitted light is transformed into heat that can damage the hair follicle.
• Coagulation of the follicle and dermal papilla takes place when temperature above 70 degrees Celcius are reached.
• Dermal papilla is the target that needs to be destroyed to prevent future hair growth.
• Not indicated for clients with heart disease, varicose veins or thyroid problems.
• Clients taking medication that causes photo-sensitivity or immune-suppressant drugs must not be treated.
• Not for clients with connective tissue disease or auto immune disorders.
• Don't treat any clients with tanned skin, whether by sun, sunbed or self-tan.
• A tanned skin must be bleached out for 4 weeks before treatment commences.
• Never treat broken skin or any primary or secondary lesions, avoid all moles.
• Always perform test spot to ensure power setting is not too high for client's skin type.
• Permanent eye damage will be caused when emitting the beam directly into the eye.
• Client and therapist must both wear safety glasses of the correct optical density.
• Heat application causes light-induced photo-chemical reactions in the target cells.
• Technician as well as device must be registered with the country’s appropriate health department.
• Both devices have FDA permission to call the treatment hair reduction only.

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