Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) for Hair Removal Connecticut

IPL for Hair Removal Overview

Unwanted hair can be time consuming, embarrassing and even depressing. If you've used creams, waxes, razors, and tweezers to remove unwanted hairs or if you've considered electrolysis to finally rid yourself of the annoying wires and whiskers, IPL Hair Removal at Imperial Plastic Surgery in Westport, Connecticut, is the answer to your frustration.

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) for Hair Removal allows Connecticut plastic surgeon, Dr. Singer, to treat targeted hair follicles in particular areas with the exact amount of light necessary to destroy the follicle causing it to fall out. Dr. Singer can treat areas of the face, back, legs, arms and shoulders, gently, effectively and painlessly. IPL Hair Removal is safe for almost all skin pigmentations and is effective for any hair color.

IPL for Hair Removal can take a few minutes or a few hours depending on the area to be treated. Usually 4-6 IPL Hair Removal treatments are recommended to completely remove all of the unwanted hair. Treatments can be scheduled 3 to 4 weeks apart at our Westport, Connecticut, medical offices which are conveniently located between routes 15 and 95.

Additional treatments are necessary for IPL Hair Removal because the follicle has to be treated during a hair growth faze. Since hair follicles grow in cycles, it is impossible to treat all of the viable hair follicles in one session.

Immediately following your IPL Hair Removal, your skin may appear flush at the treatment site. Coloration may appear darker and you may have some swelling for a day or two. As these effects fade, you will see silkier, smoother skin even after your first treatment. In between subsequent sessions, hair will not grow in thicker or darker. Hair growth for untreated follicles remains normal until those follicles are treated.

Since IPL treatments are computer controlled and target areas specified for depth and intensity of treatment, there is virtually no risk of damage to healthy skin. Discomfort is minimal, and if necessary, a topical anesthetic may be used.

There is little or no downtime, and normal activities can be resumed after treatment. However, if there is swelling, Dr. Singer recommends staying out of the elements. It is very important to protect treated skin and to wear sun screen after treatment.

Dr. Singer may be reached in his Westport, Connecticut, office at this toll free number 203-226-6351 to answer your questions about IPL for Hair Removal or to schedule your consultation appointment.

Click here to request a certificate for $100 off any Medical Spa package and a chance to discuss IPL Hair Removal with our Board Certified Connecticut Plastic Surgeon at our Westport medical offices.