Community Conversation => Transitioning => Hair removal => Topic started by: Roll on September 06, 2017, 02:13:28 AM Return to Full Version
Title: "Biopolar radio wave" laser treatment?
Post by: Roll on September 06, 2017, 02:13:28 AM
Post by: Roll on September 06, 2017, 02:13:28 AM
I'm looking for a place nearby that does hair removal since it is something I can get started on without many questions (no one needs back hair... ever), and the only one nearby offers just one option under Laser Hair Removal:
"Bi-polar radiofrequency (RF) and light energies gently and effectively target and destroy hair follicles to treat unwanted hair growth of many colors and types from all skin tones." (https://www.renuemd.com/laser-treatments)
I couldn't figure out exactly what this was. This isn't normal LHR, right? (This is at a sort of weird satellite "spa" for the place's main office which isn't too much further away, and which I think does do normal electrolysis. But I'd rather try laser first since I'm super pale with dark hair.)
"Bi-polar radiofrequency (RF) and light energies gently and effectively target and destroy hair follicles to treat unwanted hair growth of many colors and types from all skin tones." (https://www.renuemd.com/laser-treatments)
I couldn't figure out exactly what this was. This isn't normal LHR, right? (This is at a sort of weird satellite "spa" for the place's main office which isn't too much further away, and which I think does do normal electrolysis. But I'd rather try laser first since I'm super pale with dark hair.)
Title: Re: "Biopolar radio wave" laser treatment?
Post by: Laurie on September 06, 2017, 04:47:48 AM
Post by: Laurie on September 06, 2017, 04:47:48 AM
Hi Roll,
I found this on the treatment you described. It is an IPL treatment rather than a laser treatment. It is a safer form of IPL for all skin types with what sounds like pretty good results. But it is not Laser treatment. Take a look for yourself.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16020204
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15370409
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15370410
Here is an article I found that explains more about IPL and Laser treatments.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/beauty/skin/does-ipl-hair-removal-really-work/
I hope this helps you decide what you want to do.
Laurie
I found this on the treatment you described. It is an IPL treatment rather than a laser treatment. It is a safer form of IPL for all skin types with what sounds like pretty good results. But it is not Laser treatment. Take a look for yourself.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16020204
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15370409
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15370410
Here is an article I found that explains more about IPL and Laser treatments.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/beauty/skin/does-ipl-hair-removal-really-work/
I hope this helps you decide what you want to do.
Laurie
Title: Re: "Biopolar radio wave" laser treatment?
Post by: AnneK on September 06, 2017, 06:11:37 AM
Post by: AnneK on September 06, 2017, 06:11:37 AM
There's no such thing as a "bipolar radio wave".
Title: Re: "Biopolar radio wave" laser treatment?
Post by: Colleen_definitely on September 06, 2017, 11:46:30 AM
Post by: Colleen_definitely on September 06, 2017, 11:46:30 AM
Quote from: AnneK on September 06, 2017, 06:11:37 AM
There's no such thing as a "bipolar radio wave".
Never let facts get in the way of marketing.
Title: Re: "Biopolar radio wave" laser treatment?
Post by: AnneK on September 06, 2017, 11:52:30 AM
Post by: AnneK on September 06, 2017, 11:52:30 AM
Quote from: Colleen_definitely on September 06, 2017, 11:46:30 AM
Never let facts get in the way of marketing.
Then again, it could be radio waves that have gone off their meds. ;)
Title: Re: "Biopolar radio wave" laser treatment?
Post by: Roll on September 06, 2017, 12:12:21 PM
Post by: Roll on September 06, 2017, 12:12:21 PM
Yeah, the bipolar radio waves thing really raised red flags for me. :D Sounds like my instinct was right and this one is a pass. Looks like I'll have to range a bit further out to get what I need. :(
Title: Re: "Biopolar radio wave" laser treatment?
Post by: Dena on September 06, 2017, 04:38:21 PM
Post by: Dena on September 06, 2017, 04:38:21 PM
Probably only get away with it because radio waves are naturally bipolar as they alternate polarity and light is a part of the electromagnetic Spectrum (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electromagnetic_spectrum) but that is an entirely made up term to draw customers in the door. I would be very suspicious of somebody who stretches the wording that much.