The whole kit. The zapper, battery and four heads for different body parts. If you're impatient and want the nutshell version of whether the Philips Lumea IPL works, my best 'sum up' answer is: yes, but not as well as you probably hope or expect.
Thereof, how long does it take Philips Lumea to work?
The IPL hair zapping phase
The initial phase takes about 4-5 sessions every two weeks. So, about 8-10 weeks assuming you're diligent, which I was – because I wanted those hairs gone. The science behind the initial phase is that each follicle has two hairs and they grow at different rates.
One may also ask, how long does it take for IPL to work? Most people get between three and seven sessions. It depends on the condition you're treating. You'll wait 2-4 weeks between each visit. It may take several weeks for you to notice any changes in your skin.
Consequently, is Philips IPL permanent?
Both Braun and Philips Lumea IPL devices do permanently reduce hair. So when the Lumea suggests you perform maintenance treatments every eight weeks, that's not to say you'll have hairy legs after eight weeks! Even if you cease IPL treatments, your hair growth will be radically reduced.
Are home IPL machines effective?
Efficacy. Most at home IPL devices cannot deliver the amount of heat required to destroy the hair follicle permanently.
