So you’ve been to your first IPL Hair Removal treatment and you can’t wait to become hair-free? Maybe you feel cooler, cleaner, and fresher without it. Welcome to the club!
But hold your horses. First of all, IPL Hair Removal requires consistency to yield results – we recommend visiting once every 4 weeks for an estimated 8 to 10 sessions.
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.
Just because hair removal is something we covet doesn’t mean it has to be inconvenient – with IPL Hair Removal, you can enjoy it hassle-free. IPL Hair Removal can help prevent ingrown hair too, since it destroys the hair follicle.
How does IPL Hair Removal work
IPL emits pulses of light targeted to destroy unwanted hair follicle cells. Over consistent sessions, these follicles are destroyed permanently.
However, dormant or new follicles stand to rise and grow again, often because of hormonal changes. This is why even after IPL treatment, you may still see some new strands of hand pop out naturally.
Even after pruning the garden, a little maintenance can go a long way to keep the unwanted hair at bay. For a smooth, hair-free body, we encourage our customers to come back for maintenance sessions once in a while.
Why hormones and genes may affect hair removal results
The higher your hormone levels are, the higher the likelihood that you need more sessions than estimated before seeing results as hormone levels can influence hair growth. As hormones fluctuate during pregnancy, the effectiveness of IPL may be compromised. So we encourage customers to pause their IPL sessions and only resume after breastfeeding.
Your genes also play a major role in determining your hair colour, texture and thickness. It’s what gives you straight or wavy – thick or thin – hair. If you’re wondering how the thickness of your hair can affect IPL Hair Removal, the treatment works best on dark, thick hair as it absorbs light better.
How Japan IPL Express’s service operates
We offer treatment on a shot by shot basis so that you have the freedom to pop in and zap stray hairs as and when you like. No package or appointment necessary. When you pay per shot, you can target concerned areas without paying more than you need.
For more information, come into any one of our Japan IPL Express outlets or reach us at @japaniplexpress on Instagram or Facebook.
P.S. New to Japan IPL Express? We give every new customer 20 Free Shots™ upon walking into any of our outlets islandwide. New customers are also entitled to our New Customer Promo — $70 for 100 Shots (U.P. $240, *price is subject to GST).
FAQs
Signs to Watch for During IPL Hair Removal
How do I know if the IPL hair removal is working? ›
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.
How do you know if laser hair removal has worked? ›
Laser treatment begins working immediately after the first appointment. You'll first see hair falling out of treated areas within a day or two. Soon after that, you'll notice smoother skin. Once your treatment plan is complete, the results will last typically longer than waxing and can last for years.
How does Japan IPL work? ›
Japan IPL Express uses the latest Japanese patented pulsed light technology for our IPL services. Advanced Diode Light (ADLight™) emits light energy directly onto the skin and is absorbed like a magnet by unwanted melanin in hair and skin pigmentation.
How long does it take to see results from IPL hair removal? ›
You will notice that the hair growth after four weeks of IPL treatment will be lesser and thinner. After completing a session of 12 weeks, the hair growth will reduce completely, providing you with silky, smooth skin for a longer time. However, you may have to continue touch-ups as needed.
How do I know if my IPL Photofacial is working? ›
The effects of an IPL Photofacial are gradual, so don't expect to see immediate results. You begin to see a change in your face within a week to 10 days and on the other treated areas of your body within 6-8 weeks.
Why is my IPL hair removal not flashing? ›
If the light flashes white, a valid skin tone is detected. If not in proper contact with the skin, the device will not flash. In the case of a red light, there is not full contact or it is an invalid skin tone.
Why is my IPL hair removal not working? ›
You Have a Hormonal Imbalance Affecting IPL Treatment
Another common reason why IPL hair removal doesn't work boils down to hormones. While IPL can be a great fit for PCOS hair removal, in other cases hormonal conditions can lead to ineffective hair removal. This may be the case if IPL's not working on facial hair.
Do brown spots come back after IPL? ›
It is impossible to avoid all sun exposure and so even with the best of skin care and protection, new brown spots may emerge gradually over time. Proper skin care and protection is the only thing standing between you and appearance of future brown spots.
What does shedding look like after laser hair removal? ›
When the laser targets the hair follicle, it damages the root of the hair. This damage signals to the body that the hair is no longer needed and will eventually be shed. In most cases, this occurs 1 to 3 weeks after your LHR treatment, and it sometimes looks like blackheads or stubble.
Generally, your Hair Removal treatment area requires an estimation of 5-8 sessions, with frequency of once every 4 weeks.
How many rounds of IPL do you need? ›
To get the very best results from IPL therapy, we recommend that our patients do 5 IPL (intense pulsed light) treatments, performed 4 weeks apart. Why 5 treatments? Because each treatment builds upon the next one and allows me to treat your skin gradually to see how you will react.
How many IPL shots for armpits? ›
For example, an underarm treatment session would require approximately 40 to 60 IPL shots™ for both sides. This means 40 to 60 bursts of light would be administered to the area of your choice.
How do I know my IPL is working? ›
To determine IPL's effectiveness, you should observe several key signs: Reduced Hair Growth: After a number of sessions, you should experience a decrease in hair regrowth in the treated areas. This slowing down is a primary indicator that your IPL treatment is successful.
How do I get the best results from IPL hair removal? ›
For best results, IPL treatments should be repeated every fortnight, up to six times. You will start to see results after the third treatment. A treatment schedule can help you maintain this rhythm. This is especially helpful if you're treating different areas of your body.
How to make IPL more effective? ›
To maximize your IPL treatments' effectiveness, you can do a few before and after to optimize your results. The treatment area mustn't be tanned or exposed to direct sunlight two weeks before your procedure. Sun exposure encourages the production of melanin, which can interfere with your IPL's results.
Why am I not seeing results from IPL? ›
If you've been doing IPL for a long time but had long gaps in between treatments, that might make it so you don't see results as quickly. What to try: Consistency is how to make IPL more effective. Plan on consistently using IPL once or twice a week for a few weeks and see if that makes a difference in results.
How many days after IPL does hair fall out? ›
Due to the normal growth of the skin, the hair is slowly transported up and out. So, exactly when does hair fall out after IPL? It can take up to 3 weeks for the treated hair to actually fall out. If you'd like to learn more, you can read expert information about how IPL works.
How can I make IPL hair removal more effective? ›
- Before starting any IPL treatment, it is essential to ensure that your skin is clean and dry. ...
- Shave your body before the treatments to avoid hindering the IPL process.
- If you have recently tanned your skin, we recommend waiting at least two weeks before starting IPL treatments.
After IPL hair removal
The hair will appear to grow (though very slowly) for 2 to 4 weeks and should then fall out; this is the treated hair being pushed out of the follicle, not new growth. Any hair that does not fall out was either too fine, too light, too deeply rooted or possibly wasn't treated.
