IPL Explained

Intense pulsed light, as the name implies, is a concentrated amount of non-coherent light energy that is produced by a Xenon flash lamp over a broad spectrum of wavelengths from 400 to 1200 nm. Different types of filters can be used to limit the wavelength/spectrum of the intense pulsed light. This light targets a range of structures or chromophores simultaneously. The Intense Pulsed Light system works on the principle of selective thermolysis by targeting a range of structures or chromophores simultaneously. The light energy is converted to heat energy in the targeted structures and these are heated to the point of destruction. Filters are used to cut-off selective light wave emissions. Therefore, the same device can treat various targets by applying different filters. A large spot size means the number of pulses per treatment area can be reduced, resulting in efficient treatment times. IPL treatment is ideal for the treatment of vascular lesions, permanent hair removal/reduction, pigmented lesions and multiple types of dyschromia, skin rejuvenation therapy for wrinkles, lax and ageing skin.