noun
hair removal using pulsed light; photoepilation
Refers to a cosmetic procedure that uses intense pulsed light (IPL) or similar light-based technology to remove hair. Common in beauty and dermatology contexts.
最近、光脱毛の施術を受ける人が増えている。
Recently, more people are undergoing photoepilation treatments.
光脱毛はレーザー脱毛よりも痛みが少ないと言われている。
Photoepilation is said to be less painful than laser hair removal.
Compound of 光 (ひかり, 'light') and 脱毛 (だつもう, 'hair removal'). The term likely emerged with the development of IPL and similar light-based hair removal technologies.