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The technologies for home hair removal that
currently exist and dominate the market are laser and intense pulsed light (IPL). Scientists and designers at Home Skinovations Ltd. have developed a newer innovative technology called Home Pulsed Light (HPL), which allows the benefits of the proven IPL technology to be used safely and effectively in an at-home environment. With two years of significant clinical results, HPL is a proven leader in the home hair removal market.
Both laser and IPL/HPL technologies generally use an intense beam of
light for the removal of unwanted hair and based on the principle of selective
photothermolysis. This is a
selective manner of targeting pigment in hair shafts without damaging the
surrounding skin when treating.
Both technologies are equally applicable for women and men alike.
The Home Pulsed Light technology is highly superior
and much more suitable for home use because of the following:
- HPL
technology provides two levels of safety: a skin sensor to detect skin color to
eliminate any possibility of burns and a skin-touch mechanism that allows the
system to fire only when there is direct contact with the skin.
- HPL with its wide spectrum of light is good for a wide variety of hair colors. On the other hand, laser
technology is based on a single wavelength of light, which is best suited for
one hair color. Professional
clinics that conduct laser hair removal usually use 2-3
different lasers with different wavelengths that enable them to treat a greater range of hair colors. HPL with its
spectrum of wavelengths is suitable for a broader range of hair color, not
confining efficacy.
- If
you were to consider wavelengths like a radio dial, lasers limit your ability
so you could only tune into one station, while HPL allows you to use a range of
stations, suited to your individuality.
- HPL uses a low energy level with a high peak power to provide excellent hair removal results. On the other hand, laser hair removal uses a high level of energy which requires skin cooling with gel.
- HPL has a much larger spot size
(6 sq cm) and a high repetition rate allowing you to treat both your legs in under 25
minutes. Lasers, with a smaller spot size (up to 1 sq cm) and the same repetition rate means your treatment time is much longer for the same area.
- HPL has a low energy level and a high peak power which allows for SensEpil hair removal to have no discomfort or that similar to a light elastic band. Laser hair removal has a higher energy level which may cause higher pain levels.
- Due to the
low joules of energy emitted in each HPL pulse, it is allowed for use on the
face. Studies conducted with HPL
technology on more than 60 patients show very noticeable results on the face after
approximately 4 treatments.
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