IPL Underarm Hair Removal - Conclusion

Last April 2011, I decided to avail of an IPL (Intense Pulse Light) underarm hair removal treatment from S-Bar Spa and Skin Center. I have been meaning to undergo the treatment but it requires at least 6 sessions for maximum results and the price is quite expensive for me. Fortunately, I was able to buy a good deal from a group buying site.

At the time of purchase, I was able to purchase 6 vouchers from Ensogo for only Php600 ($14) each. That was 80% off the original cost.

Each session was scheduled 3 weeks apart. I completed my 6th treatment earlier this month and I am a satisfied client.


IPL Machine

Here are a few personal reasons why I wanted to undergo the treatment:

• The underarm is one of the areas of our body that is highly sensitive to skin discoloration. Procedures such as plucking, shaving, and waxing to remove unwanted underarm hair contributes to darkening. And since removing underarm hair is inevitable among girls, not worrying about it would definitely make life easier.
• Underarm hair also contributes to body odor. Undergoing a hair removal treatment can almost eliminate this problem.
• No more razor bumps caused by shaving.
• No more monthly expense for waxing.
• Although hair growth may still occur after finishing your IPL underarm hair removal treatment, hairs will be finer and almost unnoticeable.

Before each session, I was reminded to follow these instructions:

1. NO plucking or waxing of underarm hairs at least a week prior to procedure. Shaving is acceptable as long as there's minimal hair growth visible on the day of treatment. Other hair removal procedures have a further delay on hair growth.
2. The use of any whitening product is strictly NOT allowed at least a week before the IPL underarm hair removal session. Beauty regimens such as scrubbing, bleaching, and peeling is also NOT allowed.
3. Do NOT use deodorant or anti-perspirant on the day of the treatment.

After each session, these are the regimens:

1. Apply the post laser cream once in the evening and once in the morning for 5 consecutive days. Applying a deodorant or anti-perspirant is allowed as long as you allow the post laser cream to be completely absorbed by the skin before applying anything else.
2. Waxing is allowed after the 3rd day of treatment but it would be last time prior to the next session.
3. Shaving is allowed on the 3rd day after the procedure. NO shaving is allowed a least a week prior to the next treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. How long is the procedure?
The procedure will take approximately 10 minutes or less per session. It takes longer after the 4th treatment as there is almost no hair growth visible. This means, the doctor needs to make sure the IPL hits all the hair follicles by repeatedly moving across the underarm in various angles.
2. Is it painful?
There is a slight sting every light emission but very tolerable. An ant bite is much painful.
3. Is it necessary to complete 6 sessions?
According to the doctor, 6 sessions is the minimum number of treatments to achieve best results. Some clients may require more than 6 sessions depending on the hair growth cycle. Consult with your doctor if you will be needing more than 6.
4. Is IPL same as laser?
No. A laser hair removal treatment is different from an IPL hair removal procedure. The former uses one beam of light while the latter uses several light wavelengths, making it more effective and causes less skin damage.

This is one procedure that I don't regret. Thanks to group buying sites that made it all possible for me to afford the treatment. I am now virtually hair free. I don't have to worry about unwanted underarm hair and it will save me trips to a waxing salon. But most of all, thank you to S-Bar Spa and Skin Center for an excellent service and for being accommodating to all my questions.

Read more:
IPL Underarm Hair Removal - Part 1
IPL Underarm Hair Removal - Part 2





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