IPL Device for Face, Bikini and Underarms: Zone-by-Zone Guide

How to use your IPL device on each body area: face, upper lip, underarms, bikini, legs. Recommended levels and tips per zone.

How to use IPL on the face and upper lip?

The face is one of the most delicate areas for IPL hair removal, but also one of the most rewarding. For the upper lip, use the lowest intensity level (1-3) in the first sessions and gradually increase. You'll only need 5-10 flashes per session. Keep the device in vertical position and do individual pulses, never use glide mode on the face. Avoid the eye area and eyebrows. Chin and sideburns respond especially well to IPL. Visible results in 3-4 sessions. After facial treatment, apply fragrance-free moisturizer and avoid makeup for 2-3 hours.

How to use IPL on the bikini line and underarms?

Underarms and bikini are the most popular areas for IPL hair removal because hair is dark and coarse, responding very well to treatment. For underarms, you need about 20-30 flashes per session. Start at level 3-4 and increase to level 6-7 based on tolerance. For bikini, use 40-60 flashes per session. Start at low level and gradually increase. With Ice Cool technology, these sensitive areas cause no discomfort. Results: in underarms, you'll notice 80% reduction after 4 sessions. In bikini, full reduction comes after 6-8 sessions. These are the areas where you save most vs clinic hair removal.

How to do full legs and whole body IPL?

Legs are the largest area and require the most time: about 15-20 minutes per leg, with 300-400 flashes per full session. Use glide mode for faster treatment: hold the button while slowly sliding the device across the skin. For legs you can use high levels (7-9) as skin is less sensitive. For a full body treatment (legs, underarms, bikini, arms and face), expect about 40-45 minutes and 800-1,000 flashes per session. With 999,000 available flashes, you can do over 1,000 full-body sessions. It's the most efficient way to achieve smooth skin all over, from home.