IPL stands for intense pulsed light and it is a type of light therapy that can be used to treat wrinkles, spots, and unwanted hair.
You can use IPL to minimize or remove:
- age spots
- sun damage
- freckles
- birthmarks
- varicose veins
- broken blood vessels on your face
- rosacea
- hair on your face, neck, back, chest, legs, underarms, or bikini line
What is the difference between IPL and laser?
IPL is similar to a laser treatment. However, a laser focuses just one wavelength of light at your skin, while IPL releases light of many different wavelengths, like a photo flash.
The light from IPL is more scattered and less focused than a laser. IPL penetrates down to the second layer of your skin (dermis) without harming the top layer (epidermis), so it causes less damage to your skin.
Pigment cells in your skin absorb the light energy, which is converted into heat. The heat destroys the unwanted pigment to clear up freckles and other spots. Or, it destroys the hair follicle to prevent the hair from growing again.
You can use IPL anywhere on your body, but it may not work as well on uneven areas. It isn’t recommended for people who tend to get thick, raised keloid scars or who have darker skin tones. For hair removal, it isn’t as effective on light-colored hair as it is on darker hair.
During your initial consultation Damien will determine the best course of treatment for your concerns.
Contact Damien now to make an appointment.
