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IPL hair removal for face and body at DK Aesthetics Highland Park IL
Laser Treatments · Highland Park, Illinois

Laser Hair Removal in Highland Park

Smooth skin, less shaving — long-term freedom from razors and waxing.

IPL-based hair removal — often called laser hair removal — targets the pigment in your hair follicles to disable them for a lasting reduction in unwanted hair on the face and body. We tune the medical-grade IPL filter to your skin tone for safe, effective results.

★ 5.0 FDA-Cleared IPL Matched to Your Skin Tone Long-Term Reduction Face & Body
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6 –8
Sessions Typical
Then maintenance
Long-Term
Hair Reduction
Fewer, finer hairs
10
Treatment Areas
Face + body, priced per session

What Is Laser Hair Removal?

Laser hair removal at DK Aesthetics in Highland Park is performed with IPL (intense pulsed light) — a light-based treatment that targets the pigment in the hair follicle to reduce future hair growth. Though commonly called laser hair removal, our medical-grade IPL uses filtered, broad-spectrum pulsed light rather than a single laser wavelength, and we select the filter and settings for your skin tone, hair color and treatment area. Because hair grows in cycles, most clients need a series of about 6–8 sessions to catch each follicle in its active growth phase. Over the series, regrowth typically becomes less dense, finer and easier to maintain — the FDA-recognized result is long-term hair reduction, kept up with occasional touch-ups. IPL works best on darker hair and may suit Fitzpatrick skin types I–V (the clinical scale for skin tone and sun response) after an individual assessment.

Key Takeaways

  • IPL-based — filtered, broad-spectrum light selected for your skin tone.
  • A series of about 6–8 sessions, then occasional touch-ups.
  • 10 areas across face & body — each priced per session below.
  • Long-term hair reduction — less density, finer regrowth.

What Brings Clients In

Endless shaving, painful waxing, and constant ingrown hairs — these are the three frustrations we hear most before clients try laser hair removal.

  1. 01

    Endless Shaving & Stubble

    Tired of shaving every day — and the stubble, razor burn and bumps that follow.

    Less daily upkeep, visibly reduced regrowth
  2. 02

    Waxing Appointments & Ongoing Cost

    Painful visits, grow-out phases in between, and a bill that never ends.

    No grow-out period; maintenance keeps dropping
  3. 03

    Ingrown Hairs & Irritation

    Bumps, irritation and ingrowns, especially in sensitive areas.

    Fewer active follicles, fewer recurring bumps
Smooth skin after laser hair removal — editorial still for DK Aesthetics, Highland Park, Illinois

Our Clients Say It Best

“I cannot recommend DK enough for your laser needs”

I can't recommend DK enough! Her medical spa is always clean, welcoming, and well-maintained—but what truly sets it apart is DK herself. She's incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely talented at what she does. I've gone to her for multiple laser hair removal treatments, and not only have the results been long-lasting, but she always takes the time to make sure I'm completely satisfied before I leave. Can't recommend enough!

— Lisa S.Google review

I cannot recommend DK enough for your laser needs–she is thorough, professional, and makes you feel comfortable.

— Danielle S. F.Google review

DK is amazing - was in town for a weekend and wanted to get some treatments in last minute. Not only did she fit me in the day of, she made sure not to go over board on the laser “I'll do a little today - and we'll wait 24 hours, if you don't have a reaction come back in tomorrow and we'll finish the session”. She's able to see clients quick but does not rush.

— Dan K.Google review

Choose Your Treatment Area

Personalized for Your Skin. Simple from Start to Finish.

Different light-based systems have different strengths. Ours is the match: before a single pulse, the IPL filter and settings are chosen for your skin tone, your hair color and the area we’re treating.

IPL settings matched to every skin tone at DK Aesthetics, Highland Park IL
  • Interchangeable filters and settings, selected at your assessment
  • Best results on naturally darker hair
  • May suit Fitzpatrick skin tones I–V after an individual assessment
  • For the deepest skin tones, we’ll recommend the safer long-wave laser option
  • Contact cooling keeps each pulse comfortable
  1. 01

    Skin & Hair Assessment

    We review your skin tone, your hair color and the areas you want treated.

  2. 02

    Personalized Settings

    The IPL filter and treatment parameters are selected for you.

  3. 03

    Comfortable Treatment

    Contact cooling and steady pacing keep the session easy — most describe a quick, warm snap.

  4. 04

    Series & Maintenance

    About 6–8 sessions spaced several weeks apart, then occasional touch-ups.

6–8 sessions typicalMinimal downtimeContact coolingFDA-cleared IPL

Long-Term Hair ReductionSelective Photothermolysismedical-grade IPLMatched to Your Skin ToneFace & BodyFewer Ingrown HairsSeries of 6–8 SessionsSmooth, Low-MaintenanceHighland Park Med Spa5.0 Google Rating10+ Years Experience2,000+ Clients Treated

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about IPL Hair Removal at DK Aesthetics.

It's IPL (intense pulsed light), delivered with the medical-grade IPL handpiece. IPL and laser hair removal work on the same principle (selective photothermolysis — light absorbed by pigment in the hair follicle), but IPL uses a broad spectrum of filtered light rather than a single laser wavelength. We use the term "laser hair removal" because that's how most clients search for the treatment.
The FDA-recognized term is permanent hair reduction: a long-term, significant decrease in the number and thickness of hairs. Most people enjoy long stretches with little to no regrowth, but some follicles can recover over time, so occasional maintenance sessions help keep results.
IPL may be suitable for Fitzpatrick skin types I–V — we confirm at an individual assessment and select the filter and settings for your skin. For the deepest skin tones (Fitzpatrick VI), a long-wave Nd:YAG laser — a different device type — is generally the safer choice, and we'll point you to the right option. IPL works best on darker hair; very light, gray or red hair responds less to any light-based method.
Typically about 6–8, spaced several weeks apart, because hair grows in cycles and only actively growing follicles respond to each treatment. Larger or hormonally influenced areas may need more, plus periodic maintenance.
Most people describe a quick snap or warm pinch with each pulse. Our IPL handpiece has contact cooling that keeps it comfortable, and sensitive areas can be managed. It's generally more tolerable than waxing.
Yes — shaving between sessions is encouraged. Shaving trims the hair at the surface while leaving the follicle intact, which is exactly what the light needs to target, so we actually ask you to shave the area the day before your appointment. Just avoid waxing, plucking or threading, since removing the root leaves the light nothing to work on.
Avoid direct sun and tanning beds for about two to four weeks before and after each session, and fully remove any self-tanner beforehand — treating recently tanned skin raises the risk of irritation or pigment change. Wear a daily SPF between visits, and arrive with your natural, un-tanned skin tone for the safest, most effective results.
Yes — light-based hair removal is well established and FDA-cleared, and when it's matched to your skin and hair and performed by a trained provider it has a strong safety record. The most common effects are short-lived: mild redness, slight swelling, or small bumps around the follicles for a few hours up to a day or two. Rarer risks such as blistering or temporary changes in skin color are exactly why we match the filter and settings to your skin tone and won't treat recently tanned skin.
As a precaution, we don't perform hair removal during pregnancy. There's no strong evidence that it's harmful, but it simply hasn't been well studied in pregnant women, and much of that hair often settles on its own afterward — so we prefer to wait and pick things up once you're ready. If you're pregnant or trying to conceive, just let us know and we'll plan around it.
At DK Aesthetics in Highland Park, laser hair removal is priced per session by area: Face $75 · Back of Neck $75 · Underarms $150 · Bikini $150 · Half Arms $175 · Half Legs $195 · Brazilian $250 · Full Arms $275 · Full Legs $350. Full Back / Torso is quoted at your assessment. Most clients plan a series of about 6–8 sessions, spaced several weeks apart. Prices reflect our current booking menu and are confirmed when you book.

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Hair removal at DK Aesthetics is performed with IPL (intense pulsed light) via the medical-grade IPL handpiece — sometimes called "laser hair removal" by clients and search engines. IPL hair removal provides long-term hair reduction. Results depend on hair color, skin tone and area, and maintenance may be needed. It may be suitable for Fitzpatrick skin types I–V after an individual assessment; for the deepest skin tones (Fitzpatrick VI) a long-wave Nd:YAG laser is generally preferred and we will point you to the right option. This page is educational, not medical advice. Individual results vary.

Highland Park · Chicago North Shore

DK Aesthetics

1280 Old Skokie Valley Road, Highland Park, Illinois 60035

(847) 780-8748

Mon–Sat 9AM–9PM · Sunday by Appointment

Serving Highland Park · Deerfield · Glencoe · Northbrook · Lake Forest · Winnetka · Glenview · Chicago North Shore

* Hair removal at DK Aesthetics is performed with IPL (intense pulsed light, medical-grade IPL), often referred to as laser hair removal. It achieves long-term hair reduction, not guaranteed permanent removal of every hair. Results vary by hair color, skin tone and area. May be suitable for Fitzpatrick I–V after individual assessment; for Fitzpatrick VI we recommend a long-wave Nd:YAG provider. Prices shown are per session, per our current booking menu, and are confirmed when you book.

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