Intense Pulsed Light is a type of laser-like treatment that can be used to remove blemishes on the skin, fight wrinkles and fine lines and permanently remove unwanted hair all over the body, especially face, chest, abdomen, arms, underarms, groin and legs.
Laser and Pulsed Light treatment are safe and several scientific studies have shown that even months after the treatment sessions there is no increase in CD4 and CD8 defense cells that are related to the presence of diseases and tumors.
The Pulsed Light is indicated for:
1. Definitive hair removal
Intense pulsed light (LIP) can be used to remove unwanted hair from the entire body, but should not be applied in some regions such as around the nipples and around the anus because the skin color of these regions is very variable and may appear spots or burn on the skin.
The hair can be removed completely, but better results are observed in people who have fair skin and very dark hairs. This is because the darker the hair, the greater the amount of melanin it has and how the laser is attracted to the melanin, when the hair is very dark, the incidence of light goes directly to it, destroying the follicle, thus eliminating the hair definitively. See how laser hair removal in the groin works and how many sessions to do.
2. Removal of dark spots on the skin
This technique is also indicated to remove dark spots on the skin, especially caused by sun exposure and ultraviolet rays. The treatment with pulsed light clears the skin, increases the amount of collagen and elastin fibers by 50%, leaving the skin firmer and less flaccid, as well as increasing the presence of small vessels in the skin that improve local blood oxygenation.
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During treatment, it is recommended to use SPF 30 sunscreen on the face daily and avoid direct sun exposure. In addition, after each session, to relieve the burning and discomfort of the skin, ice packs may be used in the treated region.
3. Removes wrinkles and expression lines
The expression lines can be completely removed and the wrinkles can be attenuated with the use of the Pulsed Light apparatus because this treatment promotes the increase of the collagen and elastin fibers that support the skin and which normally has its production diminished with the age, from the 30 years.
The increase in these cells is progressive, so after each treatment session, the cells continue to be produced naturally by the body for 3 to 12 months, so the results are not immediate but remain for long periods. So a good strategy is to do sessions every 6 months to completely eliminate wrinkles and fine lines without having to resort to plastic surgery. Understand why plastic surgery can be dangerous.
4. Eliminate white and red striations
Pulsed light is a good treatment for stretch marks because it improves the elasticity of the skin, however, better results are obtained when after the session, acids such as tretinoin or glycolic acid are used.
With this technique, a reduction in the amount of stretch marks is observed, as well as a decrease in its width and length. See other ways to eliminate stretch marks.
5. Acne Treatment
This technique also eliminates pimples when using the green or red lights of the equipment. While the green light eliminates the bacterium that is related to acne, which is Propionibacterium acnes, the red light fights inflammation, which is important for complete destruction of this bacterium.
However, pulsed light can not be used when the person uses Roacutan (Isotretinoin), corticosteroids, acetylsalicylic acid, non-hormonal anti-inflammatories, photosensitizers and also bronzed skin. Learn about other treatment options.
6. Combat Rosacea and Telangiectasia
Reddened skin and the presence of small blood vessels, which mainly affect the cheeks, may indicate a skin problem called rosacea, and these small vessels in the nose indicate Telangiectasia, and both can be resolved with a Pulsed Light treatment, because light and energy emitted by the device promote a better reorganization of the cells and distribution of the small blood vessels.
7. Remove the tattoo
The application of Pulsed Intense Light completely removes the tattoo because the dark color is attracted by the beam of light that breaks the ink used in the tattoo that is then eliminated from the body. However, this treatment should be done with care because when it comes to colored tattooing you may need to adjust the device to each session due to the different wavelengths that should be used to eliminate each color.
After the pulsed light application sessions, redness and slight swelling of the treated area may occur due to the expected and expected inflammatory process, and small crusts may also appear, popularly referred to as 'casks' on treated skin. These crusts should not be removed and should be expected to fall alone, which can happen between 7 and 14 days.
