What is an IPL machine? How does it work?

 IPL is a kind of high-intensity source of broadband coherent light. These properties allow IPL to have wide application for ablative resurfacing therapy, which is based on the theory of selective absorption of human skin tissue and photo thermolysis light sources. Meanwhile, IPL photo rejuvenation technology is more efficient and offer patients less downtime than conventional therapies for aged and photo damaged skin.

The IPL Machine available in Blasononline, known as IPL Multifunction:

The IPL systems work on the same principles as lasers in that light energy is absorbed into particular target cells with colour (chromophores) in the skin, having a wavelength range of 500 nm- at 1200 nm. The light energy is converted to heat energy, which causes a specific result to the target area. IPL systems are different to lasers in that they deliver many wavelengths or colours in each pulse of light instead of just one wavelength. Most IPL systems use filters to refine the energy output for the treatment of certain areas. This enhances penetration without using excessive energy levels and enables targeting of specific chromophores, these are skin components that absorb light. 

IPL Hair Removal Machine uses special filters that block unwanted wavelengths. The filters can be changed to “cut off” the shorter wavelengths. The appropriate filter will depend on the depth of the intended target.

• For the treatment of unwanted hair, Light pulses targeted at the hair follicle causing the hair to fall out and prevent further growth. Generally ineffective for light coloured hair and can be used for hair in any location including underarms, bikini line, face, neck, back, chest and legs.
• Vascular lesions, for the treatment of spider and thread veins, and some vascular birthmarks; Light pulses are targeted at the red-pigment (hemoglobin) in the blood which heats and destroys the pigment without affecting the skin or other tissues.
• Pigmented lesions, for the treatment of age spots, freckles, flat pigmented birthmarks and other skin discolouration problems such as melasma / chloasma and erythromelanosis of the neck (poikiloderma of Civatte), Light pulses targeted at the melanin in the skin’s surface which heats and destroys melanin to remove the discoloration. 

Benefits of IPL Hair Removal:

• Treatment sessions usually last about 20 minutes. A course of 4-6 sessions every 3-6 weeks may be needed to achieve desired results.
• Most patients can return to work immediately after treatment.