Abstract
Introduction: Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technology is well accepted in the medical aesthetic field for the treatment of various skin lesions, including pigmented and vascular lesions. The light penetrates into the skin and is selectively absorbed by lesion chromophore. Absorbed energy is converted into heat, coagulating the lesion, which naturally fades following the treatment. The current article presents a retrospective efficacy evaluation of an IPL device with high peak power. Methods: Representative treatment results were collected from several clinics based on photographs taken at baseline and after treatments. Photos were evaluated and analyzed for aesthetic improvement of the various skin conditions in different facial and body areas. Results: Analysis included cases of pigmented and vascular lesions, textural lesions, and more specific conditions such as melasma and rosacea. The two evaluators’ scoring demonstrated improvement in all cases according to the Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale (GAIS) scale. Conclusion: The vast experience gathered from the market in treating various skin lesions supports the safety and efficacy of the investigated IPL device. The device’s particular specifications contribute to the successful results and ease of treatment for the practitioner and the patient.
Highlights
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technology is well accepted in the medical aesthetic field for the treatment of various skin lesions, including pigmented and vascular lesions
Nine cases were of Asian skin that were treated for pigmented lesions according to the general guidelines
Despite the inclusive facial treatment regimens, there are specific characteristics for each indication that are described in detail: vascular lesions [8], textural lesions [9], and pigmented lesions [10]
Summary
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technology is well accepted in the medical aesthetic field for the treatment of various skin lesions, including pigmented and vascular lesions. The light penetrates into the skin and is selectively absorbed by lesion chromophore. Absorbed energy is converted into heat, coagulating the lesion, which naturally fades following the treatment. IPL systems are high-intensity light sources, which emit polychromatic light Unlike laser systems, these flashlamps work with noncoherent light in a broad wavelength spectrum of 515 nm - 1200 nm. These flashlamps work with noncoherent light in a broad wavelength spectrum of 515 nm - 1200 nm These properties allow for great variability in selecting individual treatment parameters and adapting to different skin types and indications. Various skin lesions, including benign vascular lesions and pigmented lesions, as well as rhytides, are improved by IPL treatment through a photo-rejuvenation process
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