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What is IPL Laser Therapy?
What do the letters mean, and what can IPL do for skin improvement?
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Thank you for your question. Intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment, also known as a Photofacial, is used to decrease the appearance of sun spots and redness and can also be used for hair removal. IPL is multi-wavelength, scattered light that is generated from Xenon flash lamps and is not actually a laser, although it is frequently mistaken for one. Number of treatments required to achieve desired results and length of results varies from individual to individual and can be dramatically altered by sun exposure. Dark spots that have been diminished with IPL can return to their original appearance or darker if not protected from the sun. In our San Francisco Bay Area practice we recommend all patients apply 30+ SPF throughout daylight hours and wear full brimmed hats when outside. Not all skin types are appropriate candidates for IPL so prior to your treatment it is best to be evaluated in the office of a board-certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist. I hope this helps.
