Photoepilation

Photoepilation is a hair removal technology using broadband light. The light penetrates the skin and selectively targets the treated area. The focal point of the treatment is the hair pigment—melanin.

As a result of light exposure, collagen production in the skin is also stimulated, increasing its elasticity.

IPL epilation is the safest and most painless method of unwanted hair removal.

The light source in IPL devices is a flash lamp that generates high-intensity light radiation with wavelengths ranging from 500 to 1200 nm. The energy of the light wave is first absorbed by melanin and then transformed into heat. This leads to the heating of the hair follicle and the destruction of the vascular papilla that nourishes the hair.

Hair removal occurs within 5–7 days. The area where the hair follicle was located gradually fills with connective tissue.

Indications for Photoepilation

• Unwanted facial and body hair, including the underarms, legs, arms, and bikini area
• Hypertrichosis
• Hirsutism, following medical consultation and evaluation of the underlying cause

Contraindications for Photoepilation

• Hypertension
• Coronary heart disease
• Systemic pathologies
• Oncological diseases
• Diabetes mellitus
• Tendency to keloid scars
• Infectious diseases
• Feverish conditions
• Hemophilia and other blood clotting disorders
• Photodermatoses
• Use of steroids, isotretinoin, or photosensitizing agents
• Allergic reaction to sunlight, porphyria, SLE
• Epilepsy
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding period

Local Contraindications

• Infectious and inflammatory skin diseases
• Presence of varicose veins in the treated area
• Permanent makeup, tattoos
• Recent use of self-tanner or fresh tan
• Presence of neoplasms or nevi on the skin