Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), also known as Flash Light, is a type of treatment used for aesthetic and therapeutic purposes, depending on the needs and expectations of each patient.
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Pulsed light is used in aesthetic medicine in laser hair removal, for pigment spots, in photorejuvenation and also for superficial vascular lesions such as facial erythrosis. The principle of IPL is based on the emission of a broad-spectrum polychromatic light. This light spectrum is filtered according to the targets (chromophores): the melanin of the hair, the oxyhemoglobin of the blood vessels. The emitted light is captured by one of these chromophores targeted by the doctor, and this absorption creates heat which induces selective destruction.
Aesthetic medicine technique, photorejuvenation by pulsed light mainly treats superficial vascular lesions, particularly on the face, neck or hands. Obtain a skin rejuvenation effect thanks to this method from the dermatology experts at the Clinique de la Croix d'Or in Geneva.
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After checking for contraindications, the patient sits comfortably and puts on eye protection. The doctor cleans the skin of the treated area, applies a contact gel between the handpiece and the skin, and sets the machine according to the clinical indication. The procedure begins, the patient may feel small tingling sensations similar to a small elastic band pull. This procedure lasts between 10 and 45 minutes.
A protocol consists of between 1 and 3 sessions separated by a minimum of 4 weeks, depending on the treatment plan and clinical indication. Maintenance is often necessary after a few months.
At the end of the session, redness is present but dissipates quickly. In some cases, some small scabs and edema for 1 to 3 days following the session, which are easily camouflaged. It is best to avoid the sun 15 days before and 15 days after treatment.
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