IPL hair reduction in Auburn
IPL hair reduction is used for unwanted facial and body hair. Treatment parameters are tailored to the individual rather than applied from a standard setting.
Suitability is assessed before any treatment — your skin type, your hair, your medical history and what you are hoping for all affect whether IPL is appropriate and what is realistic.
Reduction, not removal
The distinction matters and we would rather be straight about it. IPL is used to reduce hair growth. It is not a guarantee of permanent removal, and results vary considerably between individuals depending on hair colour, hair thickness, skin type and the area being treated.
Anyone promising permanent removal from a light-based treatment is overselling it.
What to expect
Treatment is delivered as a course rather than a single session, because hair grows in cycles and only some of it is treatable at any one time. The number of sessions and the spacing between them are discussed at your consultation, once we have assessed your hair and skin.
Before treatment begins, we talk through suitability, what to expect, the potential risks, aftercare and the recommended treatment frequency.
Suitability and considerations
IPL works by targeting pigment, which means the contrast between your hair and your skin affects how suitable it is. Very fair, grey, red or very fine hair generally responds poorly. Deeper skin tones require careful parameter selection and carry a higher risk of pigmentary change.
Recent sun exposure, fake tan, certain medications — including some that increase light sensitivity — and some skin conditions may mean waiting or choosing a different approach.
Questions people ask
Is this the same as laser hair removal?
No. IPL and laser are different technologies, though they are often talked about interchangeably. We offer IPL. If you have specifically been advised to have laser hair removal, that is worth raising at your consultation.
Is it permanent?
It is hair reduction. Maintenance is usually part of the picture, and we will be realistic with you about that at consultation rather than afterwards.
How many sessions?
A course, with the number depending on the area, your hair and how you respond. We give you a realistic figure after assessing you.
Is there a cost for the consultation?
Yes — a $50 consultation fee applies. It is fully redeemable against a treatment or a skincare product purchased on the same day.