Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is used for reduction of pigmented spots, freckles, and sun damage; small veins and capillaries; and Rosacea; hyperpigmentation from acne scarring. The IPL machine releases an extremely strong light, which can be selectively filtered to different wavelength bands to work on different lesions within the skin.
Photorejuvenation is achieved by reducing brown pigmented marks caused by excess sun exposure and reduce redness, fine lines and enlarged pores leaving skin looking younger on the face, neck, décolletage and hands and forearms. The strength and intensity of light on skin cells also helps improve circulation, tightens skin and minimises slight wrinkles and pores. The lightening of the skin is achieved by selective photothermolysis to eliminate freckles, senile plaques and block superficial telengectasiae (veins).
Most people do not require anaesthesia for IPL, as an excellent cooling system in the treatment head makes the procedure virtually painless, likened to flicking a rubber band on your skin. Because it works on lower layers of the skin, IPL leaves the top surface unscathed so you can immediately apply makeup and return to your daily activities.
