Does Philips Lumea remove hair permanently?

Both Braun and Philips Lumea IPL devices do permanently reduce hair. So when the Lumea suggests you perform maintenance treatments every eight weeks, that’s not to say you’ll have hairy legs after eight weeks! Even if you cease IPL treatments, your hair growth will be radically reduced.

Which is the best Philips Lumea hair removal?

Philips Lumea prestige is effective in reducing hair regrowth from the first treatment. The results last for more than 8 weeks. You can use it corded or cordless. It is one of the best Philips Lumea models that has effective IPL hair removal technology.

Is Philips an IPL?

The technology that Philips Lumea uses is based on IPL (Intense Pulsed Light), which is also used in professional salons. We have adapted this technology for safe and effective use at home.

Does IPL remove hair permanently?

For IPL treatments, an average of 8–10 treatments, 4–6 weeks apart, are required to remove most visible hair. Although IPL treatments will permanently reduce the total number of body hairs, they will not result in a permanent removal of all hair.

How many years does Philips Lumea last?

An average full body treatment would need 5,000 cm2 covered, which means you have 200 full body treatments with the Lumea Prestige. That being said, with monthly sessions following your initial 8-week treatment, it can give you over 15 years (or 180 months.)

Can I use Philips Lumea every week?

We recommend using Philips Lumea once every two weeks for the first four to five treatments to achieve significant hair reduction results. To maintain hair-free skin, we recommend repeating the Lumea treatment every four to eight weeks.

Can I use Philips Lumea on my nipples?

Do not use your Philips Lumea on lesions, moles, nipples, piercings, tattoos etc.

Does hair grow back with IPL?

So after a course of IPL hair removal, we will have destroyed the suitable treated follicle’s and they will never grow back, but there is a strong possibility that a brand new follicle may activate or follicles, not in the ‘anagen’ phase will still grow. IPL is semi-permanent and does need maintenance.

Can I moisturise after using Philips Lumea?

If you experience skin irritation or skin redness after your IPL treatment, we advise you to wait until these subside before applying any products to your skin. When the skin feels normal, you can apply your favorite lotion, moisturizer or cosmetic to the treated areas. There is no harm in moisturizing your skin.

Is it better to pluck or shave chin hair?

Plucking can be painful too, especially those who have sensitive skin. Thus, out of shaving and plucking facial hair, shaving is better. But even shaving is not recommended because skin on your face is extremely delicate and soft. Comparatively waxing and laser hair removal are the best ways to get rid of facial hair.