Is it safe to IPL over tattoos?

General information only, not medical advice. Check your device manual and talk to a qualified professional about your skin, hair type, and any tattoos before treatment.

It is not safe to IPL over tattoos, only the tattoo's immediate surroundings are covered. The larger the tattoo, the more difficult it is to remove hair using a laser.

Laser hair removal works by using wavelengths of light to target the melanin or pigment in the skin.

The hair follicle is targeted by this light energy, which may reduce regrowth.

IPL and laser devices generally cannot distinguish between the dark pigment in a hair follicle and the dark pigment in a tattoo.

Dark pigment may therefore absorb the light energy, which may damage the tattoo as well as target hair.

IPL and laser devices are not described here as reliably distinguishing between the two.

It is best to avoid IPL hair removal on tattoos to reduce the risk of scarring, burning or damage to the tattoo.

This article was written by practitioner and skincare specialist Faiy. 

 

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