Clarence Slimming and Dermatology Centre's IPL Review

Hi! This will be my first entry, a review about IPL technology. Hope this helps. :]

Struggling for a hair-free underarm has been my problem for 5 years. I have tried everything--- from shaving, plucking, to waxing.  Out of all the ways to remove my unwanted hair, I thought waxing was the best way, so it became my routine for a year.  I visited the shop every 2 weeks, Lay-Bare it is! The staffs were friendly; they were indeed accommodating.  Their services were good and affordable that I chose their shop for my eyebrow maintenance and bikini waxing too.

During one of my waxing sessions, I discovered a new technology for hair removal and whitening called IPL [Intense pulsed light]. I wanted to try it because I saw and read a lot of positive feedbacks about the said innovation. I started searching for clinics that offer IPL services--- to my surprise; the price for IPL service was quite unattainable for someone like me, so I gave up on the idea of trying out IPL.

I want to thank the discount sites like Ensogo, Groupon, etc.; they offer discounts from services, travels, to food. I reaaaaally love it! And because of this, I came across to various IPL promos.

Last December of 2011, without thinking twice, I decided to purchase Clarence Slimming and Dermatology Centre's 90% off on unlimited IPL for 1 year.

I visited their clinic last January/February 2012 [I cannot remember, sorry] for my first session. Their staffs were friendly and accommodating as well. The attendant led me to a cubicle that has a bed and “the machine”. It kind of scared me for a bit. I removed my shirt and wrapped myself with their towel and laid down. I won’t discuss the process.

The attendant gave me generous shots that were ideal for first timers. The shots sting a bit but it was really bearable.

At first, I got disappointed about IPL because I still saw shaved hairs in my underarms. I emailed them and asked about it, and they replied that it was just normal and that I have to wait for a week to see the results. And yes, the hairs can easily be pulled off my skin with no “ouch” or groan.

On my 2^nd visit, the attendant shaved some hairs again and gave me more shots compared to my first visit. The process lasted for about 10-15 minutes.

After having 2 sessions of IPL, I could say that, my unwanted hairs from my underarms started to lessen, almost gone. And more, my underarms started to lighten up. Oh yeah!

After 3 weeks, I went to the clinic for my 3^rd session. The attendant said that she will give me less shots compared from my last since my hairs were almost gone. And she told me that if I don’t have that much unwanted hairs for my next session, or if no hairs were visible, I better call their clinic for a reschedule.

The IPL should be done with visible hairs so that the machine can detect it or else it might burn my skin, which was not good.

I am very pleased with the results, though there are still some hairs spurting out but not like before. I feel more confident and clean. I think I will still have my 4^th session this March 23. I still can see a few, and, I am rooting for their intense whitening for underarms.

So, that’s it for now. I will update soon after my IPL 4^th session and Intense Whitening 1^st session (hopefully). :] I hope I can post pictures, but I am too ashamed to do so. Hehe.