13/01/2026
IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)
What it is
• Uses broad-spectrum light (multiple wavelengths)
• Not a true laser
How it works
• Light spreads and targets melanin in hair
• Less focused energy
Best for
• Hair reduction on light to medium skin tones
• Treating pigmentation, sun damage, redness
• Multi-purpose skin treatments
Pros
• More affordable machines
• Versatile (hair, pigmentation, vascular lesions)
• Covers larger areas quickly
Cons
• Less precise than laser
• Requires more sessions
• Higher risk on dark skin
• Hair reduction is slower and less permanent
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Diode Laser
What it is
• A true laser with a single wavelength (usually 800–810 nm)
How it works
• Highly focused energy directly targets the hair follicle
• Deeper pe*******on
Best for
• Permanent hair reduction
• Safe for light to dark skin tones (with correct settings)
• Thick and coarse hair
Pros
• Faster and more effective results
• Fewer sessions required
• More precise and powerful
• Better safety on darker skin
• Long-lasting results
Cons
• More expensive equipment
• Mainly for hair removal (less versatile)