IPL Permanent Hair Removal
Painless IPL hair removal for face & body
At EstheClinic, we use the latest IPL Permanent Hair Removal technology to remove hair comfortably, effectively and effortlessly. And yes, it is effective on all skin types!
Why choose EstheClinic?
Free and no-obligation consultation
Payment in 3 or 4 installments with no fees
Personalized support throughout the treatment
High-performing partner brands
IPL Hair Removal or Laser Hair Removal: What's the difference?
The primary principle behind Permanent Hair Removal is ‘selective photothermolysis’ (SPTL). This is the matching of a specific wavelength of light and pulse duration to obtain maximum impact on the targeted tissue. All this with minimum effect to the surrounding tissue.
Both laser and intense pulsed light (IPL) use light to heat the hair follicle and prevent regrowth. However, the technology used to deliver the light is really quite different.
In short, lasers produce a particular type of light consisting of one wavelength or colour of light all going in one direction, which creates a single beam like a laser pointer. IPL devices produce a wide range of wavelengths of light to produce a single white flash.
Why choose EstheClinic's IPL Permanent Hair Removal?
EstheClinic Paris was founded by Dr.Boutboul – pioneer and catalyser of innovative technologies in aesthetic medicine for over 20 years. With 15 years’ experience of both Laser Hair Removal and IPL Hair Removal treatments, we have chosen to work in a non-medical environment.
Our patented No Pain System (NPS) comes from BVA Technology, which has been manufacturing and distributing aesthetic equipment to doctors throughout Europe for over 15 years. The new generation of IPL machines, the patented MacPeel system, is safe and is a real and effective alternative to Laser Hair Removal.
All our therapists use processes developed by doctors, and EstheClinic maintains a partnership with physicians to ensure the team is always up to speed with the latest medical advances. This is why we always start with a consultation to assess the individual’s skin condition and medical history, and every piece of our equipment is maintained to a high medical standard.
IPL Hair Removal or Laser Hair Removal: How does it work?
For hair removal, both laser light and IPL light work by exactly the same mechanism:
- The light (laser or IPL) enters the skin and is absorbed by the melanin (pigment) in the hair shaft.
- The absorption of light causes the hair shaft and follicle to heat up.
- If the correct amount of light energy is used, the hair follicle cells are heated up to a critical temperature that results in an interruption of the hair growth cycle.
- It results in a permanent hair reduction.
Laser/IPL Hair Removal provides hair removal to give you a smooth and silky skin
What does it mean in terms of actual treatment?
Due to the way the technologies themselves work, laser and IPL treatments vary in terms of:
- Treatment time: Because the beam of light used in laser treatments is very concentrated, laser devices have a tiny treatment window. Thanks to the broader flash of light used in IPL, IPL devices feature a bigger treatment window. And so can cover a much larger area at once, meaning a much faster treatment time in comparison to the laser.
- Pain rating: The single, more pointed beam of light used during laser treatment is often reported to be more painful than IPL treatment.
- Cost: Laser light is expensive to generate, and so, laser treatment comes with a hefty price tag, whereas IPL is often much more affordable.
- Longevity of results: With 15 years’ experience of both laser and IPL hair removal, we are now able to say that results are similar from both treatments. But for many reasons, we have chosen to work in a non-medical environment.
- Safety: Laser light is very powerful and can even be dangerous. The bonus of IPL treatment is that it’s much safer and so can be used risk-free for long-lasting results.
To summarise, IPL can give the same standard of results as laser-treatments, as long as you follow the prescribed treatment regime.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN IPL AND LASER HAIR REMOVAL?
Laser and IPL both use light energy to target hair follicles and reduce unwanted hair growth. The main difference is that laser treatments use a highly concentrated beam of light, while IPL uses a broader flash of light that covers a larger treatment area. This difference affects treatment speed, comfort, cost, and overall treatment experience.
WHICH TREATMENT IS FASTER: IPL OR LASER HAIR REMOVAL?
IPL treatments are generally faster because the broader flash of light allows a larger area to be treated at once. Laser devices typically have a smaller treatment window, requiring more passes to cover the same area.
IS IPL HAIR REMOVAL LESS PAINFUL THAN LASER HAIR REMOVAL?
Most people find IPL treatments more comfortable than laser treatments. Because laser uses a more concentrated beam of light, it is often reported to be more painful than IPL. At EstheClinic, our patented No Pain System (NPS) technology further enhances comfort by delivering a completely pain-free treatment experience.
IS IPL HAIR REMOVAL MORE AFFORDABLE THAN LASER HAIR REMOVAL?
Laser technology is more expensive to generate and operate, which often results in higher treatment costs. IPL treatments are typically a more affordable option while still delivering effective long-term hair reduction.
ARE THE RESULTS OF IPL AND LASER HAIR REMOVAL THE SAME?
With 15 years’ experience of both laser and IPL hair removal, we are now able to say that results are similar from both treatments. But for many reasons, we have chosen to work in a non-medical environment.
IS IPL HAIR REMOVAL SAFE?
Laser light is very powerful and can even be dangerous. The bonus of IPL treatment is that it’s much safer and so can be used risk-free for long-lasting results.
SO WHICH ONE IS BETTER FOR ME?
IPL can give the same standard of results as laser-treatments, as long as you follow the prescribed treatment regime.
