6 Disadvantages of Silk'n™ IPL hair removal home device
1. Silk'n™ IPL Has Consumables Required
Lamp lasts for 750 shots and needs replacing at a cost of £44.99
2. Narrow application of the good candidate for Silk'n™
Silk'n™ IPL home devices unsuitable for people with naturally dark skin color, White, gray, or blond hair. Those people must to have a laser hair removal treatment at clinic. ( Is Silk'n™ IPL home devices right for you? )
3. May be uncomfortable or slightly painful
Silk'n™ treatment sensation is reportedly similar to the rubber band sensation of professional treatments. Possible side effects from using the Silk'n™ include temporary pain, redness, swelling and tenderness. Some people experience redness and/or swelling after using the Silk'n™, and occasionally bruising or blistering may occur. These situations usually involve only minimal discomfort and resolve themselves quickly.
4. Can not be used above the neck, Can not be used on genitals
While the Silk'n™ IPL hair removal home devices earned its FDA nod in 2008, it's important to note that it is still not approved for use on unwanted facial hair above the neck. So eyebrow zapping is strictly forbidden. And it can not be used on genitals. These areas require a professional treatment in order to see desired results.
5. Need high number of sessions to see results
In order to attain FDA approval, Silk'n™ IPL hair removal home devices had to reduce the power. Silk'n™ will normally need to treat an area for 18 to 24 months to fully clear it. But you don't treat every week, just every two to three weeks.
6. Not necessarily permanent
Hair removal is long-lasting, but not necessarily permanent, and top-up treatments will more than likely be needed every few months after the initial, more regular treatment sessions.