IPL Hair Removal

Intense pulsed light (IPL) hair removal targets the pigment in hair follicles to reduce unwanted hair over a course of sessions. At Wegner Clinic it is offered across the full range of facial and body areas, each with a clear per-treatment price, from small zones such as the upper lip through to full legs with bikini. Several sessions are needed because hair grows in cycles, and IPL works best on darker hair.

IPL hair removal uses broadband pulses of light that are absorbed by the pigment (melanin) in the hair shaft and follicle, heating it to reduce the follicle's ability to regrow hair. Because only hairs in the active growth phase respond at any one time, a course of treatments spaced several weeks apart is needed to gradually reduce hair across an area. At Wegner Clinic the practitioner selects settings for your skin and hair, and protective eyewear is used throughout. The clinic prices IPL by area, so you can treat anything from a small facial zone to large body regions: examples include the upper lip, chin or cheeks individually, the underarms, the standard or deep bikini, and the full legs, with combined packages such as full legs plus bikini. A typical area takes a few minutes to perhaps half an hour depending on size. The sensation is often described as a quick warm snap; cooling helps with comfort. Mild redness around the follicles is normal for a short time afterwards. IPL responds best to darker hair against lighter skin, as it relies on the contrast in pigment; very fair, grey or red hair responds less well, and a patch assessment helps set expectations. Sun avoidance and SPF before and after sessions are important, and the practitioner reviews suitability and any contraindications first.