Intense Pulsed Light Therapy for Skin Rejuvenation

Barry E DiBernardo; Jason N Pozner

doi:10.1016/j.cps.2016.03.008

Intense Pulsed Light Therapy for Skin Rejuvenation

Clin Plast Surg. 2016 Jul;43(3):535-40. doi: 10.1016/j.cps.2016.03.008. Epub 2016 Apr 29.

Authors

Barry E DiBernardo¹, Jason N Pozner²

Affiliations

¹ New Jersey Plastic Surgery, 29 Park Street, Montclair, NJ 07042, USA.
² Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL, USA; Sanctuary Plastic Surgery, Boca Raton, FL, USA. Electronic address: jpoznermd@gmail.com.

PMID: 27363767
DOI: 10.1016/j.cps.2016.03.008

Abstract

Intense pulsed light (IPL), also known as pulsed light and broad band light, is a nonlaser light source used to treat a variety of vascular and pigmented lesions, photo damage, active acne, and unwanted hair. Current IPL systems are much improved from older-generation devices with better calibration, integrated cooling, and improved tuning. These devices are extremely popular because of their versatility and are often the first devices recommended and purchased in many offices.

Keywords: Intense pulsed light (IPL); Laser hair removal; Pigment treatment; Skin rejuvenation; Vascular lesion treatment.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Hair Removal / methods
Humans
Intense Pulsed Light Therapy*
Patient Selection
Pigmentation Disorders / therapy
Rejuvenation*
Skin Aging