a concentrated beam of light
a broader spectrum of light
focused single wavelength for
targeted treatment of the
different skin layers
scattered wavelengths mostly
target upper skin layers
provides targeted precision,
minimizing unnecessary harm to
surrounding skin structures
may pose a risk of unnecessary
harm to nearby skin structures
due to it's scattered light pulses
average 80% hair removed in 4 weeks
average 82% hair removed in 8 weeks
up to 70% hair removed in 8 weeks
take longer due to the dispersed
light pulses, more time-consuming
for larger areas
generally requires fewer
maintenance sessions
more frequent maintenance
sessions for sustained results
well-suited for a variety of skin tones,
effective for light to dark skin tones.
can cause burns on darker skin tones
with 30 mins of operation,
providing zero pain and
maximum comfort
with 30 mins of operation,
causing noticeable discomfort.
Prolonged use may result in
automatic shutdown.
typically associated with a mild
stinging or snapping sensation,
often described as discomfort
rather than pain
commonly reported a warm,
snapping sensation due to
the energy targeting hair follicles
Side effects are typically mild
and temporary and occur in
rare cases
Users may experience temporary
redness, itching, or swelling.
Pigmentation changes and burns
are rare but possible
virtually free from eye reflection,
complemented by a light-leak
prevention system for more
protection
require users to wear protective
eyewear to shield their eyes
from the intense light
features a longer lifespan with
30,000,000 flashes lifetime flash
count
with an average range typically
falling between 10,000 to 300,000
flashes
1. Guidelines on the safety of light-based home-use hair removal devices from the European Society for Laser Dermatology
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1468-3083.2011.04406.x
2. Permanent hair reduction with a home-use diode laser: Safety and effectiveness 1 year after eight treatments
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/lsm.22051
3. Laser-Assisted Hair Removal in Asian Skin: Efficacy, Complications, and the Effect of Single Versus Multiple Treatments
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1046/j.1524-4725.2003.29059.x
4. Traumatic tattoos induced by IPL hair removal: A rare case report
a concentrated beam of light
a broader spectrum of light
focused single wavelength for
targeted treatment of the
different skin layers
scattered wavelengths mostly
target upper skin layers
provides targeted precision,
minimizing unnecessary harm to
surrounding skin structures
may pose a risk of unnecessary
harm to nearby skin structures
due to it's scattered light pulses
average 80% hair removed in 4 weeks
average 82% hair removed in 8 weeks
up to 70% hair removed in 8 weeks
take longer due to the dispersed
light pulses, more time-consuming
for larger areas
generally requires fewer
maintenance sessions
more frequent maintenance
sessions for sustained results
well-suited for a variety of skin tones,
effective for light to dark skin tones.
can cause burns on darker skin tones
with 30 mins of operation,
providing zero pain and
maximum comfort
with 30 mins of operation,
causing noticeable discomfort.
Prolonged use may result in
automatic shutdown.
typically associated with a mild
stinging or snapping sensation,
often described as discomfort
rather than pain
commonly reported a warm,
snapping sensation due to
the energy targeting hair follicles
Side effects are typically mild
and temporary and occur in
rare cases
Users may experience temporary
redness, itching, or swelling.
Pigmentation changes and burns
are rare but possible
virtually free from eye reflection,
complemented by a light-leak
prevention system for more
protection
require users to wear protective
eyewear to shield their eyes
from the intense light
features a longer lifespan with
30,000,000 flashes lifetime flash
count
with an average range typically
falling between 10,000 to 300,000
flashes
1. Guidelines on the safety of light-based home-use hair removal devices from the European Society for Laser Dermatology
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1468-3083.2011.04406.x
2. Permanent hair reduction with a home-use diode laser: Safety and effectiveness 1 year after eight treatments
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/lsm.22051
3. Laser-Assisted Hair Removal in Asian Skin: Efficacy, Complications, and the Effect of Single Versus Multiple Treatments
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1046/j.1524-4725.2003.29059.x
4. Traumatic tattoos induced by IPL hair removal: A rare case report