IPL Hair Removal
Nordlys’ IPL handsets use short bursts of light to target the melanin found in the hair follicle. The absorbed light becomes heat, which travels down the hair shaft and damages the hair follicle, slowing and reducing hair growth over time. Multiple sessions are needed because hair grows in cycles, and IPL is most effective in the active growth phase
The area may be red and warm to the touch
Hair may remain but will fall out (this can take several weeks but can be helped along with gentle exfoliation)
Any pigmented lesions in the treatment area may darken, crust, and scab off
What to Expect
Do not expose the treatment area to the sun (including tanning beds) for four weeks prior to the procedure
Do not use tanning creams for four weeks prior to the procedure
If exposure is unavoidable, use SPF 30+
Shave the area before your treatment (do NOT tweeze, wax, or use depilatory creams)
No smoking for (at least) 3 hours before your appointments
Hydrate
How To Prepare
Post Care Instructions
Use a cold compress on the treatment area, if needed
Do not expose the treated area to sunlight for at least a few weeks
If exposure is unavoidable, use SPF 30+
Avoid hot showers, baths, pools, and hot tubs until the next day
*The less exposure to sunlight you have, the less risk there is of hypo- or hyperpigmentation.