Is IPL safe to use on legs? This is how IPL for legs works

Common IPL & leg-related questions

If you want to remove hair using IPL for legs, you’ll probably have a few questions. Is home IPL safe? Does it hurt? How long does it take? Does it result in permanent leg hair removal? We’ve answered the most common questions here:

• Is IPL laser hair removal safe on legs?
  Yes, as long as you use a high-quality device that’s been tested and follow the instructions carefully.
  
• Is IPL for legs painful?
  The light impulse of the IPL device heats the hair root, which can warm up the skin around it, but it shouldn't hurt. Legs tend to have fewer sensitive areas of skin than, for example, underarms, where IPL can feel a little more uncomfortable.
  
• How long does an IPL leg treatment last?
  To begin with, as not every hair is in the same growth phase several initial applications are necessary at intervals. You will likely see more than 80% hair reduction after the first two sessions* and in the long-term, legs can remain hair-free and smooth for up to 5 years after IPL treatment**.
  
• How does IPL compare to shaving?
  Simply compare your skin after shaving and after IPL: before and after legs pictures can help with this! The legs are exposed to less irritation compared to daily shaving or even epilation.
  
• Can you achieve permanent leg hair removal?
  While IPL doesn’t provide permanent hair removal, legs will be hair-free for longer compared to other options like shaving, waxing or epilating. Just whip out those IPL: before and after legs pictures to notice the difference!
  
• How long does an application take?
  With practice, it's possible to remove hair on your legs in just a couple of minutes. Pairing your IPL device like the Philips Lumea 9900 Pro with the Lumea IPL app makes things even easier as you’ll be guided through every session in real-time for the best results without an missed spots.
• Is IPL laser hair removal safe? Does IPL irritate the skin?
  Yes, it is safe! The light pulse resembles a flash, and the heat only lasts for a brief moment. Since you don't treat the same area of skin multiple times in a row, it doesn't irritate the skin on your legs too much. Shaving, epilating or waxing causes more skin irritation because you do it more often.
• What do you have to watch out for with IPL?
  The most important thing is that you handle the IPL device as described in the operating instructions. In addition, skin tone and hair colour must work with IPL, and you need to avoid IPL on birthmarks, moles, scars and other skin conditions. It’s also important to prepare the legs first, so shave on the day, or alternatively you can epilate or wax the day before, and wash and dry well before the treatment.
  
• Is one application enough?
  More than one application is necessary in the initial treatment phase to achieve smooth legs. But if you follow the treatment plan, you can find more than 80% less hair on your legs after just two treatments*.
  

Long-lasting IPL is a great option for those looking for permanent hair removal on legs, and you can use the Philips Lumea IPL Expert Care in the comfort of your own home. It’s easy with at-home hair removal tips.

Benefits of IPL lower leg and thigh treatments

• Long lasting: In the long run, IPL can let you enjoy smooth legs for up to 5 years**.
• Timesaving: You can treat your legs in a couple of minutes, and you don’t have to do it often. Compared to daily shaving, that’s a real timesaver.
• Reduces waste: With IPL you can save a lot on razors, shaving cream, hair removal cream and wax as well as the respective packaging in the long term.
• Easy: The Philips Lumea app guides you through every session with real-time step-by-step coaching and provides tips for use and reminders of your treatment plan.
• Multi-use: With a device like the Philips Lumea 9900 Pro it’s not just leg hair you can treat with IPL: bikini hair removal, armpits and face are all covered too. The IPL device comes with different attachments to make the treatements easy and efficient whereever you choose to remove body hair.

Now you know the answer to ‘is home IPL safe for legs?’ the dream of long-lasting smooth legs is within reach. Although you still have to treat your legs regularly, the gaps in between treatments are significantly longer than with classic hair removal methods. You can give it a go with the Philips Lumea Try & Buy programme – pay monthly, pay off the remaining instalments, or cancel and return.

* Median result on legs

** With ongoing monthly touch-ups following the indicated treatment schedule