1.
Introduction:
IPL treatments are
very effective which allow most of the skin colors to be effectively treated by
using light filters and treatment conditions which are computer controlled.
IPL can treat the below mentioned issues with skin:
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Uneven skin coloring
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Sun damage
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Flat, benign pigmented lesions
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Facial vascular lesions
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Diffuse redness, rosaceous and red
scarring
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Poikiloderma
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Unwanted dark facial and body hair
2. Process:
Photo Thermololysis: When a pigment of
human body receives a flash, it absorbs light and converts it into heat energy.
This is one of the processes used for the IPLtreatment Perth. This is targeted during treatments for Port Wine Stain,
rosacea as well as the diffuse redness caused by sun-damage. The IPL treatment
heats up the vessels, causing them to collapse and shrink.
3. IPL After Effects
Redness and swelling
are the common problems after the treatments. Along with this, comes the Scabbing
and crusting. These are well known and commonly occurring after effects.
Blistering is uncommon which is found only on few individuals due to excessive
dose of treatment. An uneven response of brown pigment is common after the
first treatment. Sometime it comes after the 2nd visit as well. The
redness which appears on the skin can be irritating and itching Marked swelling
around eyes lasting up to 5 days can be experienced. This can really hurt the
patient as it can create vision related issues.Incresed pigment can be observed
mainly in brown and dark skin types. Another uncommon aspect is red to white
scarring which appears in the area of treatment. Sometimes multiple treatments
are recommended, generally may be 3 or 4 visits to avoid and cure all these
side effects. A gradual improvement will generally be seen over the course of
treatments .The degree of improvement varies from person to person though. Sunscreen
and UV avoidance is essential after treatment. Treatment should be avoided if
you are undergoing any other disease or infections.
4. Treatment types
Treatment types are
many which are customized based on the intensity and the requirements.
Few are listed
below:
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Hyperhidrosis
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Wrinkle relaxers
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Skin Regeneration
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IPL Permanent Hair Removal – Facial and Body
Hair
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IPL Rejuvenation – Pigmented lesions
including freckles, sunspots and melasma.
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IPL – Treatment of facial spider veins
These treatments are
available at reasonable charges and one should carefully do research mainly on
the quality of hospitals and doctors who will perform these treatments as the
after effects can do lot of damage. KarenBowen Dermal Therapist in Perth is a renowned dermatologist offering this
treatment with sheer competence.
