Anyone tried Hena IPL Hair Remover?

[Mackenzie]

I am looking at it, and the price seems write, but it is to expensive still to experiment with. I have dark hair, and fair skin, so I am a good candidate for IPL, but looking for some 1st hand experience with the device before I dive in.

[Jani]

Hi there!  I see this is your first post.  Please take a moment to introduce yourself so we can get to know you.  

 

Jani

[VickySGV]

The experiences of members of this Forum have almost universally been that if this is a product sold OTC without showing a professional license, that it is of very marginal benefit.  If it is not licensed and approved by the FDA, it cannot have medical strength actions.  Laser is potentially harmful to your skin and worse if it is misdirected to your eyes.  Save your money for appointments at sites licensed by our our state boards here in CA. 

[MaryEllen]

What Vicky said.

[Julielynn]

I have one of those little Tria IPL's and it does work, but it's soooo slow getting anything done.   It's really only good for single hairs that are annoying.  As the others said, just save for the professionals.  Much better results as they have stronger machines and are trained better.   Huge difference and I speak from experience with both.   Not to mention, as some of us will attest, some of the "guy years" probably gained you a few scars.  They were nice enough to remove those for me with the laser sessions.  I guess it's the same machine with a different filter.   I don't think any of the home stuff is really all that great and if you're wanting it for a beard or legs, forget it.  It would take you longer to do it yourself than it would be to just save the money and blow all of them out in a few visits. 

[JanePlain]

Laser can remove scars???

[VickySGV]

39 minutes ago, JanePlain said:

Laser can remove scars???

 

At the right intensity in the medically determined range by a trained and licensed operator using an FDA approved unit, lasers can help clear up some types of scars but not all, and they do it by "re-injuring" the scarred tissue in actuality.