Topic for Gals only.

• the_don

  15 Jan 07, 16:26

  Are u a gal? if not why u click? kaypoh!!! *bish bish bish*
  
  Next, start of topic.......
  
  Which is better - Waxing or IPL or none?
  
  i scared of pain but wanna a fuss free life. a bit sick of the ugly stubbles associated with shaving
  
  
• choco B

  15 Jan 07, 16:27

  Before we start, which part of body?
  
• sand king

  15 Jan 07, 16:27

  
• tare

  15 Jan 07, 16:28

  IPL is erm.. more permanent? but be prepared to pay bah....
• mhcampboy

  15 Jan 07, 16:29

  
  
  bish bish bish...
• snop_coolz

  15 Jan 07, 16:42

  Originally posted by choco B:

  Before we start, which part of body?
  

  
• the_don

  15 Jan 07, 16:43

  Originally posted by choco B:

  Before we start, which part of body?
  

  hummmmmm ... upper lip, under arms, legs and brazillian
• the_don

  15 Jan 07, 16:44

  Originally posted by tare:

  IPL is erm.. more permanent? but be prepared to pay bah....

  ya i also heard more perm. but my fren who did her ipl 6yrs ago say her legs kenna burn not sure if the technology is better now
• choco B

  15 Jan 07, 16:46

  It's not a joke Guys laugh cos they obviously don't understand
• choco B

  15 Jan 07, 16:49

  My friend also got burns from IPL on her legs mid last year. Bad, bad state ... bleeding and left with scars!
  But the IPL on her upper lip was done well. (Damn lucky IMO )
  

  Originally posted by the_don:

  ya i also heard more perm. but my fren who did her ipl 6yrs ago say her legs kenna burn not sure if the technology is better now

• the_don

  15 Jan 07, 16:55

  Originally posted by choco B:

  It's not a joke Guys laugh cos they obviously don't understand

  *turn up her nose at all the guys who laff*
• the_don

  15 Jan 07, 16:56

  Originally posted by choco B:

  My friend also got burns from IPL on her legs mid last year. Bad, bad state ... bleeding and left with scars!
  But the IPL on her upper lip was done well. (Damn lucky IMO )
  

  that is bad. do u know where did she go? now i'm scared
• shinta

  15 Jan 07, 16:58

  wats ipl?
• the_don

  15 Jan 07, 17:18

  Originally posted by shinta:

  wats ipl?

  IPL
  
  Intense pulsed light is a form of skin therapy. It is based on the emission of high intensity pulses of light (not lasers) that penetrate the skin and treat various skin problems.
  
  How does it work?
  
  Your doctor regulates the highly intense pulses of light with the help of a computer. These pulses of light have a specific range of wavelengths, which heat up the target (the problem spots). The degree of heating and depth of penetration of the light are highly controlled so that problem areas of the skin are destroyed with minimal effect on the surrounding normal skin. This is why IPL therapy seldom produces bad side effects when properly administered by a skilled doctor.
  
  What are the skin problems that can be improved with the IPL?
  
  Freckles, sun spots, dull skin appearance due to excessive sun exposure and some other pigmentary complaints;
  Redness of the skin due to rosacea, acne scars and selected diagnoses and fine broken veins in the skin;
  Reduction of unwanted hair and
  Fine wrinkles and prominent facial pores
  
  What to expect after the procedure?
  
  There is minimal 'downtime', if any at all, after the procedure. The treated area may be slightly red immediately after the treatment. This usually fades after several hours. You may wear your usual cosmetics and resume your normal activities after IPL treatment. It is important that the treatment area is protected from sunlight. Therefore, it is advisable to apply a sunblock on the treated area before leaving the clinic.
  
  IPL
  
  Intense pulsed light is a relatively new and proven form of skin therapy. It is based on the emission of high intensity pulses of light (not lasers) that penetrate the skin and treat various skin problems.
  
  How does it work?
  What are the skin problems that can be improved with the IPL?
  What to expect after the procedure?
  How many sessions of treatment with Intense Pulse Light do I need?
  
  How does it work?
  
  Your doctor regulates the highly intense pulses of light with the help of a computer. These pulses of light have a specific range of wavelengths, which heat up the target (the problem spots). The degree of heating and depth of penetration of the light are highly controlled so that problem areas of the skin are destroyed with minimal effect on the surrounding normal skin. This is why IPL therapy seldom produces bad side effects when properly administered by a skilled doctor.
  
  What are the skin problems that can be improved with the IPL?
  
  Freckles, sun spots, dull skin appearance due to excessive sun exposure and some other pigmentary complaints;
  Redness of the skin due to rosacea, acne scars and selected diagnoses and fine broken veins in the skin;
  Reduction of unwanted hair and
  Fine wrinkles and prominent facial pores
  
  What to expect after the procedure?
  
  There is minimal 'downtime', if any at all, after the procedure. The treated area may be slightly red immediately after the treatment. This usually fades after several hours. You may wear your usual cosmetics and resume your normal activities after IPL treatment. It is important that the treatment area is protected from sunlight. Therefore, it is advisable to apply a sunblock on the treated area before leaving the clinic.
  
  How many sessions of treatment with Intense Pulse Light do I need?
  
  Some people may see results after one or two treatments depending on the problem. Some problems may require more sessions of treatment before improvement is noticeable. Subsequent monthly treatments will be needed to optimize the results. Consult your doctor to obtain a clearer picture of the number of sessions needed for optimal results.
  
  (taken from http://www.llcheongskin.com/ap_ipl.htm" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.llcheongskin.com/ap_ipl.htm)
  
  
• choco B

  15 Jan 07, 17:19

  I'll ask her I'm seeing her this weekend
  

  Originally posted by the_don:

  that is bad. do u know where did she go? now i'm scared

• the_don

  15 Jan 07, 17:21

  IPL around for many years le. but i heard a lot of horror stories abt it. at the same time the magazines sing praises abt it.
  
  I'm just confused. if the procedure is v v bad, it should not have been ard for so many years. I got a fren who did hers a few years ago, she experienced no scarring. but i dun dare to go to her doctor because her IPL was 5K for underarms (she full of vitamin M la)
• the_don

  15 Jan 07, 17:22

  Originally posted by choco B:

  I'll ask her I'm seeing her this weekend
  

  thanks choco!!
  
• pierre^^

  15 Jan 07, 17:27

  can i do IPL on the moustach area and the chin area for guy?
  
  i cant get a perfect shave
  and i always cut myself
  
  so ma fan...
• choco B

  15 Jan 07, 17:31

  OMG I can't believe I'm writing a treatise on hair removal
  
  IPL is expensive but more lasting. If you have normal hair growth then it's somewhat permanent for a period of time. If your hair texture is coarse and you're err.. hairy & regrowth is prolific, there is still risk of ingrown hair and regrowth.
  
  Cost depends how the vendor charges - some charge by whole area e.g. underarm, others by number of pulses (e.g. bigger area like full leg requires more pulses == pay more! "" So don't ever buy by # of pulse, buy by body area instead ). It's pricey but if it's any consolation, IPL now cheaper than last time lah
  
  Effectiveness depends on your hair texture & rate of regrowth (<< these are major factors for all methods of hair removal! ), keeping in mind these attibutes are area specific - some areas finer, some coarse. So logically, IPL works better on fine hair like on upper lip , compared to say bikini area.
  
  Effectiveness also depends on strength of pulse - there is risk of burns if it's too strong due to overambitious beauticians . FYI You can get IPL done at Aesthetic clinics by doctors, not just salons, so if you want more accountability (I won't say guarantee cos there is none really in such things), can consider the clinics.
  
  Waxing is painful but it's bearable - I can sleep through a wax You need to go back monthly (on average) so that can be a hassle. Cheaper compared to IPL, but less chance of big screw-ups like burns. Regrowth really depends on area - hair on legs is reduced, but may not be so on bikini area.
  
  For upper lip, I think IPL is better because it's a small area and thus cheaper. Upper lip is more sensitive to pain so waxing may be quite intolerable. Since hair is fine & sparse, IPL gives good results.
  
  I prefer IPL on underarms because I think it will reduce the dark marks.
  
  For legs, either is fine IMO. I get good results with waxing, if you don't mind the monthly maintenance session. Regrowth is lesser than original.
  
  As for bikini, I'm on the fence for this one. Because of the area, regrowth after waxing can be hell But I'm not sure how err.. indepth does IPL go (e.g. do they do Brazilian) ?
  
  Anyway, if you wanna do IPL, I really recommend you try on the not so sensitive/obvious areas like underarms first Then when you're sure the vendor is good, can do other areas
• elindra

  15 Jan 07, 17:37

  Wah liao
  I was considering IPL but after choco's stories I'm too scared to try
  
  I use an epilator (legs) and waxing for upper lips
  
  Anyway I think the epilator is a good investment
• choco B

  15 Jan 07, 17:44

  Well for every disaster there are success stories so... don't be put off Cos your mileage may vary... just have to give it a trial and see how.
  A vendor should be good/safe enough if it's got good worth-of-mouth
  
  Btw re: upper lip, I've never tried threading but I think it's damn cool
  

  Originally posted by elindra:

  Wah liao
  I was considering IPL but after choco's stories I'm too scared to try
  
  I use an epilator (legs) and waxing for upper lips
  
  Anyway I think the epilator is a good investment

• elindra

  15 Jan 07, 17:46

  Originally posted by choco B:

  Well for every disaster there are success stories so... don't be put off Cos your mileage may vary... just have to give it a trial and see how.
  A vendor should be good/safe enough if it's got good worth-of-mouth
  
  Btw re: upper lip, I've never tried threading but I think it's damn cool
  

  Maybe when I have finally decided you have some 'Kang tau' to share?
• YA.YA

  16 Jan 07, 00:41

  IPL realli very expensive. Jus go to proper places i suppose then you would not become a horror story yrself. Waxing is for me cos at least its safe and natural i think.If u have the cash why not just try IPL its around the same when u add up for the years of waxing. I have frens whom tried IPL, all success stories.
• DeadPoet

  16 Jan 07, 01:04

  Originally posted by the_don:

  Are u a gal? if not why u click? kaypoh!!! *bish bish bish*
  
  

  I click for my wife mah.
• alexkusu

  16 Jan 07, 01:21

  Originally posted by the_don:

  hummmmmm ... upper lip, under arms, legs and brazillian

  remember to post a pic when ur done