Introduction of IPL

IPL is a kind of broad-spectrum light formed by focusing and filtering a high-intensity light source. Its essence is a non-coherent ordinary light rather than a laser. The wavelength of IPL is mostly 420~1200 nm. IPL is one of the most widely used phototherapy technologies in a clinic and plays a very important role in the field of skin beauty. IPL is widely used in the treatment of various disfiguring skin diseases, especially skin diseases related to light damage and light aging, namely classic type I and type II skin rejuvenation. Based on the selective absorption of the light sources by human skin tissue and the theory of photo pyrolysis, intense pulsed light has a wide range of applications in non-cauterization treatment.

Here is the content list:

l Application of IPL

l Indications of IPL

l Contraindications to IPL

l Treatment principle of IPL

l Precautions for IPL

Application of IPL

1. Permanent depilation 2. Skin regeneration 3. Acne removal 4. Skin care application principle 5. Epidermal pigment removal 6. Vascular treatment 7. Skin firming

Indications of IPL

Photoaging, pigmented skin disease, vascular skin disease, rosacea, telangiectasia, freckles, depilation, and acne. It is reported in the literature that IPL can also be used to treat Civatte skin hetero-chromatism, Lille melanosis, etc.

Contraindications to IPL

Melanocytic skin tumor, lupus erythematosus, pregnancy, herpes zoster, vitiligo, skin transplantation, treatment sites include groundbreaking skin injury, scar constitution, and genetic photosensitive diseases such as xeroderma pigmentosum. Take photosensitive drugs or food carefully during treatment.

The treatment principle of IPL

The theoretical basis of IPL treatment for skin diseases is the principle of selective photothermal action. Because IPL is a broad spectrum, it can cover multiple absorption peaks of various color groups such as melanin, hemoglobin oxide, water, etc.

When treating vascular skin diseases, hemoglobin is the main color base. The light energy of IPL is preferentially and selectively absorbed by oxygenated hemoglobin in blood vessels and converted into heat energy to heat up in tissues. When the pulse width of the light wave is less than the thermal relaxation time of the target tissue, the temperature of the blood vessel can reach the damage threshold of the blood vessel, which can coagulate and destroy the blood vessel, resulting in the occlusion and degeneration of the blood vessel, and gradually replaced by the microscopic tissue to achieve the therapeutic purpose.

When treating pigmented skin diseases, melanin selectively absorbs the spectrum of IPL and produces an "internal explosion effect" or "selective pyrolysis effect". Melanocytes can be destroyed and melanosomes can be broken.

IPL improves skin conditions such as skin relaxation, wrinkles, and rough pores, mainly using its biological stimulation. The treatment of acne mainly uses photochemical action and selective photothermal action.

Precautions for IPL

1. Strictly grasp the indications and make a clear diagnosis before the operation.

2. Large areas can be treated in batches.

3. Beware of IPL treatment for beard, eyebrows, and scalp.

4. During treatment, unnecessary skin beauty care and fitness are prohibited.

5. Reasonable postoperative care and maintenance.

6. If the curative effect is poor, consider other methods.

7. After exposure to the sun, rest for 1-2 weeks before treatment.

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