If you’re sick of shaving pitfalls and wanting to remove unwanted hair, then you’ve heard of at-home hair removal devices. They sound great and promise a one-time cost and ease of use in the comforts of your own home. But at-home hair removal devices aren’t all they claim to be and can cost you more time and money in the long run.
If you’re sick of shaving pitfalls then you’ve heard of at-home hair removal devices. But at-home hair removal devices cost you more time and money in the long run.
So what are the other differences between professional laser hair removal and at-home devices like IPL and diode? Let’s dive in.
Often confused with laser hair removal, IPL (intense pulsed light) technology is used in many at-home hair removal devices, instead of concentrated light and true laser technology. Hair removal results are patchy, inconsistent, and not guaranteed. Results take a long time to achieve with IPL, and once you stop using IPL, your hair will likely grow back.
IPL technology is used in many at-home hair removal devices. Instead of concentrated light and true laser technology, IPL releases a scattered, broad-spectrum light that’s unfocused and inaccurate. Results are patchy and take a long time to achieve with IPL, and once you stop using IPL devices, your hair will likely grow back.
A diode laser uses one single wavelength of light, can be used on most skin tones, and uses true laser light, unlike IPL. Light is absorbed by the pigment in the hair follicle, similar to professional laser hair removal. However, aA diode can only treat a small area at a time because of the wavelength, so it’s time-consuming with patchy results. Removing hair from a larger area such as the legs or back could end up taking over 45 minutes per session—most treatments at Milan can be done over a lunch break.
Professional laser hair removal uses focused laser light to target the hair follicle. The light is absorbed by the pigment to heat and destroy the follicle so it can’t grow back. Results from laser hair removal treatments are permanent when performed correctly, and unlike home devices, laser hair removal works on all skin tones.Laser hair removal uses focused laser light. The light is absorbed by the pigment to heat and destroy it. Results are permanent, and unlike home devices, laser hair removal works on all skin tones. Within seven to 10 treatments, most clients are 95%+ hair-free, as opposed to maintenance treatments every few weeks with home devices. Within seven to 10 treatments, most clients are 95%+ hair-free, as opposed to maintenance treatments every few weeks with home devices.
At-home hair removal devices are time-consuming and painful when treating larger areas and may need multiple sessions to treat a full area depending on battery life. It’s also difficult to reach certain areas on your own. Professional laser hair removal is your best bet for permanent results and safe, effective treatments.At-home devices are time-consuming and painful when treating larger areas and need multiple sessions. It’s also difficult to reach certain areas on your own. Laser hair removal is best for permanent results and safe, effective treatments. All skin tones are safely treated with professional laser hair removal.
While most people are 95%+ hair free in 7 to 10 treatments, our exclusive Unlimited Package™ (included, at no additional cost, with every area!) gives you unlimited treatments for life.
So, for one affordable price you get all of the sessions you’ll ever need to be hair free. FOR LIFE! That means if a stray or new hair shows up 6 months, or even 10 years down the road… we’ll take care of it permanently for you. No questions asked. No touch-up fees, EVER.
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