Diode lasers use a single wavelength of light that has a high abruption rate in melanin. As the melanin heats up it destroys the root and blood flow to the follicle disabling the hair growth permanently. High quality laser hair removal machines such as Soprano Ice incorporates refrigeration contact cooling to protect the surface of the skin, making the treatment a comfortable, pain-free experience for patients. Diode lasers deliver high frequency, low fluence pulses and can be safely used on all skin types. Diode laser machines are class 4 medical lasers. Most countries regulate lasers under medical devices.

IPL (intense pulsed light) technology is technically not classified as a laser treatment. It uses a broad spectrum of light with many wavelengths meaning it leads to unfocused energy around the hair and skin area. As a result, there is much wastage of energy and less selective absorption in the follicle resulting in less effective destruction of the hair. Using broadband light also increases the potential for side effects such as burns or pigmentation, particularly if integrated cooling is not used. IPLs are typically only suitable for lighter skin types (1-3 on the Fitzpatrick scale) for the most part. Most clinic advertise IPL as permanent laser hair removal which is false advertising. You will find good results for the first two treatments and less thereafter, the results will plateau, and you will be unhappy with your results.

So, what are the pro’s and con’s using a home device?

Home device is not classified as laser, its IPL with a very low fluence and not permanent.
You might think it comes at a Lower price? Wrong!
Treating yourself at home might sound worthwhile, but in the end, at-home devices take wayy more time, you need 3 sessions per week—batteries die, the treatment area is very small, and because the intensity is lower, it takes more sessions to see results. With professional laser hair removal, treatments are quick, a visit every 4-6 weeks—most can be done over a lunch break—with no downtime, and the results are permanent!

The best way to get hair-free for good is with professional in-clinic laser hair removal
You not actually saving time and money, The best way to get hair-free for good, is with professional in-clinic laser hair removal.