IPL Hair Reduction (Epilace)

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) hair reduction at Estetická klinika Hradec Králové uses broad-spectrum light absorbed by melanin in hair follicles to disable them, progressively reducing hair growth over a course of sessions. The clinic's Epilace IPL system covers a comprehensive range of body areas — from small zones like upper lip or chin (1 800 Kč) to full legs (7 900 Kč) — with multiple sessions required for lasting reduction. IPL is most effective on dark hair against a light skin background, and the clinic's consultation assesses suitability based on hair and skin colour.

IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) hair reduction works through selective photothermolysis: a broad-spectrum light flash (typically 500–1200 nm filtered to the appropriate range) is absorbed by melanin in the hair shaft and transmitted as heat to the follicle's stem cell zone (the bulge region and papilla). Sufficient thermal damage to these structures destroys the follicle's ability to regenerate, producing permanent hair reduction in treated follicles. Because only follicles in the active anagen (growth) phase contain enough melanin in the shaft to conduct heat effectively, multiple sessions are needed to catch all follicles as they cycle through anagen — typically 6–8 sessions spaced 4–6 weeks apart. At Estetická klinika Hradec Králové, the Epilace IPL system covers an extensive menu of treatment areas. Small facial zones — upper lip, chin — and small body areas (underarms, groin, women's abdomen) are priced at 1 800 Kč per session. Combination zones reduce cost: groin + underarms together are 3 300 Kč. Larger body areas — men's abdomen/chest (3 500 Kč), calves (3 900 Kč), thighs or men's back (5 900 Kč each) — and full legs (7 900 Kč) are also available. Session time ranges from 20 minutes for small zones to 60 minutes for full legs. IPL is most effective for patients with dark hair and fair-to-medium skin (Fitzpatrick types I–III). Very dark skin types (high risk of epidermal melanin absorbing the light, causing burns) and white or very blonde/grey hair (insufficient melanin) are poor candidates — the clinic's consultation screens for this. During each session, a cooled handpiece delivers controlled pulses; most patients experience a sensation like a rubber band snap. No anaesthesia is required. Post-treatment, the area may be mildly red for a few hours. Treated hairs shed over 2–3 weeks. Effective hair reduction typically requires 6–8 sessions, with touch-up sessions recommended annually for any regrowth from previously undamaged follicles.