IPL Treatment Perth: “Redefined Treatment for Skin Problems”

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:

·         Uneven skin coloring

·         Sun damage

·         Flat, benign pigmented lesions

·         Facial vascular lesions

·         Diffuse redness, rosaceous and red scarring

·         Poikiloderma

·         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 2^nd 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:

·         Hyperhidrosis

·         Wrinkle relaxers

·         Skin Regeneration

·         IPL Permanent Hair Removal – Facial and Body Hair

·         IPL Rejuvenation – Pigmented lesions including freckles, sunspots and melasma.

·         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.