IPL (intense pulsed light) treatment is used to improve various skin cosmetic issues of face, neck, hands and chest. It is used to improve brown spots, rosacea, broken capillaries and other such cosmetic problems. The IPL laser treatment stimulates collagen and increases elastin production, reducing the fine lines and shrinking the enlarged pores. It is effective in rapid treatments of large areas. This FDA approved technology has been used by millions of people around the world to solve various cosmetic skin problems. It does not harm the skin surface and the downtime is less.
The Purpose of Using This Technique
This treatment reverses the damages caused by the sun to the skin. It improves the facial tone, texture and color. It is recommended for tightening the skin pores, reducing the acne, reducing the freckles and spots, treating skin flushing and redness, reducing the scars left behind by acne and chickenpox, reducing wrinkles and fine lines, treating vascular lesions, increasing elastin production and boosting collagen. With so many advantages, it is no wonder it has become a popular option for treating several cosmetic skin problems.
How Is IPL Laser Different from the Lasers?
IPL delivers more wavelengths of laser beams so it is capable of treating more skin conditions than what the lasers can treat. Special filters are used to remove wavelengths not required in the treatment. Only the required wavelength of beam needed for specific skin issue is used. On the other hand, a laser machine can be used to treat only one skin condition. Different machines are needed for different conditions. IPL is less intensive so it requires more visits to obtain the desired results. Better results are achieved when the recommended lifestyle changes are also made.
The IPL Laser Treatment Must Be Offered Only by Trained Professionals
This treatment can result in poor quality result if it is not performed by highly skilled professionals. They must have knowledge of various skin conditions, risk factors and other associated matters. Trained and experienced medical professionals check the skin type and condition properly. They use only the required laser beam, machine and technique. They refer the patient to another medical professional if they think this option is not the right treatment for the diagnosed condition. The practitioners of IPL Laser must have the required license to operate this machine and offer this line of treatments.
Before undergoing this treatment, it is important to discuss the risks and downtime with the IPL practitioner.
