Don’t toss your razors just yet! Shaving is an important step in preparing your skin for IPL treatment. Shaving takes your hair down just enough to prevent burns while leaving the root intact under the surface so your IPL handset can target it. Other forms of hair removal such as waxing and tweezing remove the hair root entirely, inhibiting IPL treatment. Consider using the 4D Shaver to prep your skin for IPL treatment.

That being said, if the area you’re treating is already hairless and smooth to the touch, shaving isn’t necessary.

If you’re planning on using your IPL device on your face, we recommend dermaplaning before treatment.