The effectiveness of intense pulsed light (IPL) and laser devices is widely accepted in aesthetic dermatology for unwanted hair removal and treatment of a variety of cutaneous conditions. Overall, most comparative trials have demonstrated similar effectiveness for IPL and laser devices. Literature studies alternatively favor the IPL and laser concepts, but the incidence of severe local pain and...

Non-ablative skin tightening is a newer approach to tissue remodeling and skin rejuvenation employing noninvasive procedures. These procedures produce less dramatic effects in comparison to traditional ablative laser resurfacing, but also significantly less healing time and patient discomfort. A variety of non-ablative procedures have been developed to achieve skin tightening through dermal the...

Background: Erythematotelangiectatic rosacea (ETR) features persistent erythema, flushing, telangiectasia and hyperpigmentation. Our previous study revealed that carvedilol is sufficient to ameliorate erythema with poor efficiency in improving α-hydroxy acid (αHA) treatment intense pulsed light (IPL) have both been indicated improve Objective: aimed explore the impact of αHA combination IPL on ...

BACKGROUND Rejuvenation of the aging chest is important to prevent noticeable disparities between the treated skin of the face and that of the untreated chest. OBJECTIVE To compare a high-density thulium fiber laser (TFL)-based protocol for the rejuvenation of the aging chest with intense pulsed light (IPL). METHODS AND MATERIALS We conducted a retrospective chart review comparing patients ...

Intense pulsed light (IPL) has been used extensively in aesthetic and cosmetic dermatology. To test whether IPL could change the tissue vascularity and improve wound healing, mice were separated into 4 groups. Mice in Group I were not treated with IPL, whereas, dorsal skins of mice in Groups II, III, and IV were treated with 35 J/cm(2), 25 J/cm(2), and 15 J/cm(2) IPL, respectively. After 2 week...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Intense pulsed light (IPL) systems are increasingly used for treatment of photo damaged skin. In the present study, we investigated the clinical efficacy and safety of two different wavelength bands generated by the same IPL device. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS An IPL device was equipped with either a 555-950 nm filter (VL), or a 530-750 nm filter (PR). RESUL...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Laser based therapies are the standard treatment protocol for port wine stain in the United States, but complete removal is infrequently achieved. Intense pulsed light (IPL) offers a broadband light spectrum approach as a viable treatment alternative. Previous studies suggest that IPL can be more effective in treatment of port wine stain by utilizing multiple wavelengt...

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is a broadband visible light emitted from a non-coherent, filtered flashlamp. IPL sources emit light in the 500-1200 nm range and allow treatment of vascular and melanocytic lesions, and also hair removal. Different cutoff filters can be used to narrow the spectrum to target specific structures. 1 We report significant changes observed in two nevi after hair removal t...