A Brief Introduction To Ipl And Laser Treatments

A brief introduction to IPL and Laser treatments

by

Andy Coullsion

More and more people are seeking refuge in non surgical cosmetic treatment; IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) and

Laser treatments in Cheshire

are rising in demand. They are also referred as photo-rejuvenation treatment or photo-facial treatment.

IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) is broad spectrum light (like a rainbow) which non-coherant (diffuse rays) and divergent (spreads). Intense Pulsed Light treatment is used for hair removal by medical practitioners and aestheticians. IPL is becoming popular and is a cost effective treatment method for hair removal. It is also used for skin treatment such as photo-rejuvenation.

LASER (Light Amplification by Stimulation of Radiation) is monochromatic (single colour) light, which is coherent (rays run parallel) and collimated (linear).

IPL and Laser produce various wavelengths of light, which selectively targets treatment areas such as:

Haemoglobin found in blood (eg. thread veins)

Melanin found in hair and pigmented skin lesions (Eg. freckles)

Ink & Dye found in tattoos

Once the correct wavelength is selected, the light energy is absorbed by the target and converted to heat. The target (eg. thread vein / skin lesion/ hair / tattoo) is subsequently destroyed and removed, with the surrounding tissue left unaffected.

IPL and Laser treatments can be used to treat

Pigmentation problems such as Lentigo(age spots), actinic keratosis, melasma, poikiloderma, postinflammatorypigmentation (eg. acne scarring)

Vascular (blood vessel) problems such as Rosacea, thread veins, haemangiomas, telangectasia, port wine stains and superficial varicose veins

Hair Removal

Tattoo Removal

IPL and LASER treatment involves obtaining medical history to assess skin type and suitability for treatment, Pretreatment photographs and skin patch test with the patients consent, Residual hair in the treatment area needs to be shaved, patient and physician needs to wear protective eye goggles and cool gel should be applied on the treatment area.

The treatment procedure will take 30-60 minutes, and immediately after treatment you will see a redness surrounding the area of treatment, which will reduce within the next 3-4 days.

Hair and tattoo removal usually requires treatment to be repeated at least 6 times at 6 weekly intervals. However, photo-rejuvenation for pigmented and vascular problems (eg. lentigo and thread veins) may only need 2-3 sessions.

Once you receive IPL or LASER treatment it is advisable to avoid UV sunlight. You may use Sun Blocks or appropriate clothing when you go out.

You should avoid IPL and LASER treatment if you are under one of these conditions: Pregnancy and breast feeding, History of diabetes or immune suppression, History of skin cancer or keloid scarring, Recent or planned sun exposure / tanning within 4 weeks, Concurrent use of photo-sensitising drugs.

Before getting into treatments it is best to get advice from an experienced, qualified cosmetic physician or you can also book a free consultation at your cosmetic clinic in Cheshire.

Andy Coullsion is a freelance journalist. His keen eye for cosmetic treatments has led him to the doors of Cheshire Cosmetics for whom he dedicates most of his time writing about modern cosmetic treatments. He has written for many magazines and trade publications on

Laser Hair Removal

and

Botox

in Cheshire.

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