IPL vs Laser Hair Removal

IPL 

• Minimal Patient Discomfort  
   
• Topical anesthetics are usually not requested nor a cold pack for several minutes before treatments.
   
• Less procedural time
   
• All treatments can be done in less than an hour  
   
• Generates a pulse of intense concentrated light directly to the hair follicle without transferring excessive heat to the surrounding skin  

Laser

• Painful treatments
   
• Requires an anesthesia or cold packs prior to treatment
    
• Extensive procedural time
   
• Light scatters energy to surrounding skin to cause potential irritation or burns to the skin