The IPL device is especially suited for removal of fine blood vessels on the skin.  Such vessels are particularly numerous on sun-exposed areas such as the cheeks and nose.

Typically, about 3 or 4 treatments are necessary to achieve the desired result.  Best results are seen with fine blood vessels.

The procedure requires no local anaesthesia and the sensation is likened to the stinging of a rubber band on the skin.

The extent of treatment depends on the extent of involvement and could be as small as a few mm in size. 

The IPL is also used for hair removal and brown freckles (solar lentigenes), although different hand pieces are use for these purposes.

 

USES OF IPL (INTENSE PULSED LIGHT)

1. •    HAIR REMOVAL
   

2. •    BLOOD VESSELS
   

3. •    LIVER SPOTS (LENTIGENES)
   

TELANGIECTASIA

Successful treatment of telangiectsia after 4 treatments with IPL

Treatment in progress.  Substantial reduction of redness after 4 treatments.