Laser Treatments: IPL, Laser Hair Removal & Tattoo Removal
Whether you’re looking to hit the “undo” button on a tattoo, simplify your morning routine with a hair free face and body, or get that “lit from within” glow with flawless skin, we have a specialized light-based treatment to help.
About IPL, Laser Hair Removal & Tattoo Removal
What is IPL, Laser Hair Removal & Tattoo Removal
IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) is a high-powered, multi-tasking flashlight for your skin. While often confused with traditional laser treatment, it’s technically a high-intensity light therapy that uses a “broad spectrum” of wavelengths rather than a single, focused beam. IPL therapy primarily treats sun damage, age spots, and redness (rosacea) by using light energy to target and break down pigment and visible blood vessels in the skin.
Laser hair removal is a cosmetic procedure that uses concentrated beams of light (lasers) to remove unwanted body hair. It’s one of the most common aesthetic treatments for those looking for a long-term alternative to shaving, waxing, or plucking.
Laser tattoo removal is the most effective, non-invasive method for getting rid of unwanted ink. Instead of “scrubbing” the skin or cutting it away, it uses light energy to do the heavy lifting from the inside out.
How Do IPL, Laser Hair Removal & Tattoo Removal Work?
IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) is a powerful, multi-colored flash that targets skin imperfections without harming the surface.
Targeted Hits: The light seeks out specific “colors” it doesn’t like—specifically dark pigments (sunspots) and redness (broken capillaries).
Heat Reaction: Upon contact, the light turns into heat, shattering excess pigment or shrinking tiny blood vessels.
Natural Cleanup: Your body treats the broken-down particles as waste, naturally filtering them out or shedding them over a few days.
Collagen Boost: The heat also stimulates collagen production, improving skin texture and smoothing fine lines.
Laser hair removal works by:
Targeting: The laser emits light that is absorbed by the melanin (pigment) in your hair.
Destruction: That light turns into heat, which travels down the shaft to damage the follicle.
The Goal: By damaging the follicle, the laser prevents or delays future hair growth.
The Timing: It only works on hair in the active growth phase. Since your hairs grow at different times, you need 6–9 sessions to catch them all.
Tattoo removal is basically the process of breaking “boulders” into “pebbles” so your body can carry them away.
The Problem: Tattoo ink particles are too large for your white blood cells to move.
The Solution: A laser hits the ink with ultra-fast bursts of energy.
The Shatter: The ink absorbs the energy and shatters into microscopic fragments.
The Flush: Your immune system (lymphatic system) picks up these tiny pieces and flushes them out of your body over several weeks.
Color Matters: Black is the easiest to remove; greens and yellows are the toughest.
Location Matters: Tattoos closer to your heart clear faster due to better circulation.
What to Expect
IPL targets redness and sun damage. It usually gets worse before it gets better.
The “Coffee Ground” Phase
Days 1–3: Dark spots will turn much darker (looking like coffee grounds).
Days 4–7: These spots will naturally flake off. Do not scrub or pick them.
Immediate Feelings
Heat: Your skin will feel like it has a mild sunburn for 2–24 hours.
Swelling: Expect minor puffiness, especially around the eyes.
Dryness: Your skin may feel like sandpaper for a few days.
Laser hair removal is less about “healing” and more about “shedding.” Here is the quick version:
The First 24 Hours
The Look: Red, bumpy skin (like a plucked chicken). This is normal swelling.
The Feel: A mild sunburn sensation. Use aloe vera or a cold compress.
The Rule: No heat, no gym, and no tight clothing.
The Next 2 Weeks
The “Shedding”: Dead hairs will look like they’re growing, but they’re actually falling out.
The Grooming: You can shave, but do not wax or pluck. The laser needs the root intact for your next session.
The Sun: Keep the area covered or use SPF 30+ to avoid dark spots.
Pro Tip: Expect to need 6–10 sessions because the laser only kills hair currently in the “growth” phase.
Tattoo removal is the most “intense” of the three. It’s essentially a controlled injury to the skin.
The First 24–72 Hours
The Look: “Frosting” (white coating) immediately after, followed by intense redness and swelling.
The Reaction: Blistering and pinpoint bleeding are very common. It’s a good sign the laser hit the ink hard enough.
The Feel: Feels like a severe sunburn or a heavy grease splash.
The Next 2 Weeks
The Scabbing: The area will crust over. Do not pick—scarring can trap the ink forever.
The Itch: It will itch intensely as it heals. Use thin layers of Aquaphor or Vitamin E ointment.
The Fading: Don’t expect to see results yet. Your body needs 8+ weeks to actually flush the shattered ink away.
Key Rules
Keep it Dry: No soaking (baths/pools) for 48 hours to prevent infection.
Strict SPF: Sun exposure on a healing removal site can cause permanent skin darkening.
Patience: Most tattoos take 6–12 sessions booked 6-12 weeks apart.