Laser Hair Removal vs IPL Hair Removal

With both IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) and laser hair removal there is high potential that unwanted hairs can be kept away for a long time. Both treatments produce energy in order to disrupt the growth element of each hair follicle to reduce hair growth. 
The two methods are very similar and highly comparable, though there is at least one clear difference: laser hair removal uses a real laser while IPL does not. IPL and laser hair removal are essentially two different technologies and both are branded under various names, by different companies and often have unique features (such as built-in cooling). But what both of these hair removal methods have in common is the way in which hairs are destroyed. Both laser hair removal and IPL uses small devices that ultimately generate heat, which is what severely damages and burns the hair follicles by the root. This causes some clients to notice the smell of burnt hair, and why the skin can look and feel like a mild sunburn the day after treatment.
hair laser removal has come a long way since the first laser for hair removal received FDA clearance in the mid 1990’s. Older generation lasers were slow, very painful and worked only on individuals with very dark hair and very light skin. Today, lasers can work on all skin colors and some lasers are even safe for treating tanned skinned. Lasers for hair removal can be performed on any (yes, any) area of the body.
A laser is an intensely concentrated beam of light. The energy is extremely focused rather than diffuse so it is very precise, offering more powerful, accurate results. During an initial consultation we carefully tune the laser to your individual skin and hair type, ensuring the best possible results on all skin shades and types.
Laser pulses are very short and are combined with cooling to minimize build up of heat on the skin. laser hair treatment can be done on larger areas, like the legs and back. Laser hair removal is not as painful as treatments like electrolysis or waxing. Lasers allow doctors to customize treatments to patients specific skin tone and hair color.
There are several lasers for hair removal available. No one laser is ideal for every individual. Depending on your skin color and hair color, some lasers will be more effective than others.
ipl machine are not lasers, because they emit non-coherent light of many different wavelengths. The energy is produced by a lamp, a little like a light bulb, and produces a variety of light waves, meaning that it is more diffuse and less powerful. It is usually limited to use on fairer skin types. However, because most of the light energy is in the shorter wavelengths, treatment of darker skin types is less effective than with the appropriate laser. IPL was originally developed to treat beauty imperfections (such as age spots and broken capillaries) and hair loss was noted as a side effect. 
So while laser hair removal might be more popular for hair removal, some will say that IPL can lead to that and better skin. In either case, prospective clients should schedule a consultation and get a test patch.