How many flashes are best for laser hair removal?

For one arm you need about 40 flashes twice. One lower leg needs between 60 and 100 twice. For the face, it depends on how many areas you’re treating, but normally ten. For the bikini line you need about five flashes for each side and the same goes for armpits.

What type of light is used in laser hair removal?

The lasers used to treat unwanted hair growth can be grouped into two categories, according to their wavelengths; either the red light systems, the 694 nm ruby lasers or the infrared (IR) light lasers. The IR lasers include the 755 nm alexandrite laser, the 800 nm semiconductor diode laser and the 1064 nm Nd:YAG.

What does flashes mean on laser hair removal?

Intense Pulsed Light generates extremely bright light flashes on the surface where you hold the light window. These light flashes stun the hair follicles. This temporarily stops hair growth. If you regularly repeat the treatment, your skin will remain smooth for a long time.

How often can you laser at home?

As with professional treatments, you should space out your at-home laser treatments. Depending on the brand and body part being treated, Dr. Adar estimates it could take four to eight sessions, spaced anywhere from two to four weeks apart (check the instructions that come with your device) for results.

Can you use laser hair removal every day?

So here’s how this thing works: Hair follicles absorb energy from the laser, which is then converted to heat by the dark pigment found in hair. Hair grows in cycles, so zapping it daily is like the equivalent of beating a dead horse. You have to catch it at least once in every cycle.

What happens if I use IPL every day?

What happens if you use IPL too often? Excessive treatments probably won’t do you any harm apart from possibly leading to irritated skin. This depends on your skin and hair type, the parts of the body being treated, shaving and correctly using your IPL during sessions etc.

What happens if you laser too often?

If you want too long between treatments, your hair follicles won’t be damaged enough to stop growing hair. You’ll see an initial thinning, but your results will fade, and it won’t be long before you’re back to normal hair growth.