Laser/IPL Hair Removal Am I a Candidate?
Certain factors can influence whether or not you are good candidate for laser/IPL hair removal, including your skin and hair colour. The type of machine that your clinic of choice uses is also a factor, as some IPL machines are not equipped to treat all skin and hair colours. You may be unsuitable for treatment if any of the following applies to you:
• Those with ginger, blonde or white hairs, which may respond poorly or not at all to treatment
• Dark skin types such as Asian and Afro Caribbean skin. These skin types may not be suitable for the stronger lasers because the skin pigment absorbs too much energy which causes skin damage
• Patients with a recent sun tan
• Patients with a history of sensitivity to light based treatments
• People with an active infection in the area to be treated
• Patients who have used the drug isotretinoin in the last year.
• Pregnant women However remember that different laser/IPL systems can treat a variety of different skin and hair types so if you are unsure check with the clinic/salon to see if they can treat you or not.
