{"id":4119,"date":"2025-06-19T09:52:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-19T09:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novaskinclinic.be\/intense-pulsed-light-or-laser-which-technology-is-right-for-your-skin\/"},"modified":"2025-06-26T10:09:01","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T10:09:01","slug":"intense-pulsed-light-or-laser-which-technology-is-right-for-your-skin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novaskinclinic.be\/en\/intense-pulsed-light-or-laser-which-technology-is-right-for-your-skin\/","title":{"rendered":"Intense pulsed light or laser: which technology is right for your skin?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n<p>Permanent hair removal is becoming increasingly popular. But it&#8217;s essential to understand the differences between Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) and laser hair removal in order to make an <strong>informed choice<\/strong> and achieve <strong>visible, long-lasting and safe results<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"984\" height=\"622\" src=\"https:\/\/novaskinclinic.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lumiere-pulsee-ou-laser-comparaison-technologie.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novaskinclinic.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lumiere-pulsee-ou-laser-comparaison-technologie.webp 984w, https:\/\/novaskinclinic.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lumiere-pulsee-ou-laser-comparaison-technologie-980x619.webp 980w, https:\/\/novaskinclinic.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lumiere-pulsee-ou-laser-comparaison-technologie-480x303.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 984px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Two technologies, two operating modes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The laser<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>It emits <strong>monochromatic<\/strong> light (a single wavelength) focused on the hair&#8217;s melanin. The result: the heat destroys the hair bulb <strong>with extreme precision<\/strong>, without damaging the surrounding skin. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Intense pulsed light (IPL)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>It diffuses a <strong>broad spectrum of light<\/strong>, filtered to target melanin. Less specific, less stable, and therefore often <strong>less effective<\/strong> for pure hair removal. <\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>Remember: the laser is a precision weapon. L <\/em><em>IPL, which is more diffused, is often used for complementary treatments such as photorejuvenation or spot treatment.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Efficiency: laser, far superior<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Laser<\/strong>: excellent penetration, millimetric targeting, rapid, long-lasting hair reduction. Particularly effective on <strong>thick, dark hair<\/strong>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>IPL<\/strong>: more moderate efficacy, especially on lighter-colored hair or hormone-dependent areas. Often requires <strong>more sessions<\/strong> for comparable results. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Safety: advantage of laser, especially on dark skin<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Medical laser<\/strong> (like the Hera Neo 2000w): very safe when used by a professional. Thanks to its precision, the risk of burns or hyperpigmentation is <strong>limited<\/strong>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>IPL<\/strong>: its diffused light can generate <strong>more<\/strong><strong>irritation<\/strong> if settings are poorly adapted, especially on darker skins.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>At Novaskin, laser treatments are adapted to each phototype, with cooling technologies for greater comfort and safety.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Number of sessions and length of treatment<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Laser<\/strong>: 6 to 8 sessions are sufficient on average, depending on the area and hair type.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>IPL<\/strong>: often 10 to 12 sessions, with more gradual results.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>The laser hair removal protocol is also <strong>faster<\/strong> in terms of session duration, as the beam is more targeted and powerful.<\/p>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Comfort during sessions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hera Neo 2000w laser<\/strong>: integrated cooling technology, short, well-tolerated heat sensation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>IPL<\/strong>: sensation of more diffuse flash, sometimes more unpleasant, especially on sensitive areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>For <strong>fast, effective and highly safe permanent hair removal<\/strong>, the Alexandrite or Yag <strong>medical laser<\/strong> is the benchmark.<br\/>Intense pulsed light remains an option for versatile treatments, but is <strong>less suitable<\/strong> if your aim is a <strong>lasting reduction in hair growth<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p>At <strong>Novaskin<\/strong> Clinic, we use Hera Neo 2000w Alexandrite or Yag technology, a latest-generation laser adapted to all phototypes and designed to combine <strong>results, safety and comfort<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Permanent hair removal is becoming increasingly popular. But it&#8217;s essential to understand the differences between Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) and laser hair removal in order to make an informed choice and achieve visible, long-lasting and safe results. Two technologies, two operating modes The laser It emits monochromatic light (a single wavelength) focused on the hair&#8217;s [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3339,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[47],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4119","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-laser-hair-removal"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.9.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Intense pulsed light or laser: which technology is right for your skin? | Novaskin Clinic<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Laser or Intense Pulsed Light: which technology to choose for effective permanent hair removal? 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