IPL hair removal for body
Body IPL hair removal reduces unwanted hair on the underarms, legs, bikini line, back and chest by targeting pigment in the follicle. At ALBA Skin & Beauty Clinic in Cirencester it is delivered with the Zemits QuantumPeak using Fluid Motion delivery, which treats larger areas faster than stamping. A course of six to eight sessions six weeks apart is typical.
6 to 8
SESSIONS TYPICALLY NEEDED
XX
PRICE
6 weeks
SESSIONS INTERVAL
How it works
Light is absorbed by melanin in the hair and conducted to the follicle, disabling regrowth. Fluid Motion delivery means the handpiece glides continuously with evenly spaced pulses rather than stamping section by section, which covers large areas faster and heats the follicle more gradually and comfortably.
What it treats
Underarms, full and half legs, bikini line, Brazilian, back, chest, shoulders, stomach and arms. Larger areas are quoted individually.
RESULTS TIMELINE
Noticeable reduction from session 3. Fullest result at the end of the course.
AVERAGE NR OF SESSIONS
6 to 8
TREATMENT TIME
15 to 60 minutes
SESSION INTERVAL
6 weeks
DOWNTIME
None. Redness around follicles for a few hours.
After Treatment
Do
✔️ Apply SPF 50 to exposed treated areas
✔️ Shave between sessions if needed
✔️ Expect shed hairs to push out over 1 to 2 weeks
✔️ Wear loose clothing for 24 hours
Don’t
✖️ No waxing, plucking or epilating during the course
✖️ No sun exposure or sunbeds for 4 weeks
✖️ No swimming pools, saunas or hot baths for 48 hours
✖️ No exercise for 24 hours
Is it right for you?
Best results on dark hair. Body hair often responds faster than facial hair because it is less hormonally driven. Grey, white, red and very fine blonde hair will not respond.
NOT SUITABLE IF YOU ARE
Pregnant or breastfeeding
Recent sun exposure, sunbed use or fake tan in the last 4 weeks
Taking photosensitising medication, including isotretinoin within the last 6 months
Active infection, broken skin or an outbreak of cold sores in the area
Photosensitive epilepsy|History of keloid scarring
Tattoos or permanent makeup in the treatment area
Under 18
Grey, white, red or very fine blonde hair, which does not respond
Questions people ask
How many IPL sessions will I need for legs?
Most people need six to eight sessions spaced six weeks apart, because only hair in its active growth phase responds to each treatment. Occasional maintenance sessions keep the result afterwards.
Can I have IPL if I have a tan?
No. A tan, including fake tan and sunbed use, puts extra pigment in the skin that competes with the hair for the light energy, raising the risk of burns. ALBA asks for four weeks with no sun exposure or tanning before treatment.
Is IPL hair removal permanent?
It is permanent reduction rather than permanent removal. Most people see substantial long-term reduction after a full course, with occasional maintenance sessions to keep it. Hormonal changes can prompt new growth later.