Ideal pulse width

Hair Removal Methods Laser hair removal
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Hi everyone

I recently bought an IPL machine to treat my self I’ve been facing a problem when it comes to the pulse width/delay. I’ve been searching the net to find information about pulse width and the settings used for different hair types and colors. The information differs from source to source, and that’s why I posted here for help.

My question at which pulse width is IPL effective?

Some info about the machine

Wavelength: 620-1200nm
Energy: 10-50j/cm
Pulse sequence: 1-5 pulses
Intermission: 5-60ms
Pulse width: 2-15 according to the handbook but the machine settings are 2-20ms
Repeat frequency: 0.3-1hz
Spot size: 8X40mm
Crystal cooling + cooling gel

I’ve made a large test spot with a very high setting on my leg on the 24/11-06 I’m still hair free except from the missed spots. The same thing on my face.

I just want to make sure that the settings I use are ok to get a result. The settings I used are:

  • 2pulses
  • first pulse width 8ms and the second pulse width is also 8ms
  • The pulse intermission was 12ms
  • The energy is 42/j cm

Now the problem is that I am not feeling ANY pain, some heat, it feels like a sunburn on my face after the treatment & it disappears after an hour. I didn’t feel anything on my legs.
It might be good to mention that I’ve had the same problem when I was treated with Lightsheer 34/j (no pain and the technician refused to go higher), only the first Lightsheer session was VERY painful the two other lightsheer treatment was pain free.

I’m skin type 3-4, mixed hair type, some places fine hair and other coarse. Hair color is from light brown/dark brown to black.
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what is the name of the machine? is it a home machine? pulse settings various across all machines. what do the instructions say? most experts here agree that home machines are not powerful enough to be effective for permanent removal btw.

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Hi lagirl

The machine is definitely not an at home machine, it’s supposed to be used at spas and saloons, but I was able to buy it for private purpose through a supplier that helped me with the purchase. The manufacturer sells different sizes of the machine, mine is smallest I think it weights 20kg and with one treatment head, they offer other bigger machines with more treatment heads (targets skin problems)I think up to four but these are used at hospitals and bigger centers. I was given a parameter guide by the manufacturer, but I just want a good explanation of the whole theory about pulse width. The test spot area has been hairfree for over a month, I tried the machine on my armpits today I felt some pain but I’ll be waiting for the shedding.

As I mentioned before my skin (body) is not feeling anything since my second lightsheer treatment, the hair is shedding after each treatment and I have a hair reduction with about 45-50% in some places. I just can’t understand why I am not feeling anything after the first session (the only two painful areas are my bikini and armpits).

I forgot to mention that I have 3 years warrantee, and their customer service is good.

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I had no idea it was possible for the public to purchase these machines. Can you tell us more about this laser?