IPL Results

Getting Excellent IPL Results

The IPL treatment, or Intense Pulse Light treatment, is a dermatological procedure that has recently gained much popularity. IPL is used to remove unwanted hair, treat rosacea, and also to treat skin damage in a process called photorejuvenation. Since it is less expensive and time consuming than laser hair removal, IPL treatments have become very commonplace. IPL is usually performed by a dermatologist or esthetician under the guidance of a physician. When done correctly and by a competent, licensed practitioner, most patients report satisfactory IPL results. If you yourself are considering IPL treatment, there are steps that both you and your practitioner can take to get excellent IPL results. First of all, make sure you are a candidate for IPL treatment. People who are prone to keloids, are dark-skinned, darkly tanned or are sensitive to burns would not have good IPL results. In fact they are generally discouraged from seeking the treatment at all.

In addition, people with diabetes cannot be treated with IPL, since there would be issues of slow wound-healing and infection. Secondly, your IPL results will depend on good communication between you and your physician. During your consultation, be sure to communicate clearly what your expected results are. The more you communicate, the better your practitioner will understand your needs. Also it is important to honestly answer your practitioner's questions about your health and family history. These questions will help to determine if you are a good candidate for IPL treatment. Your IPL results depend very much on your honest and knowledgeable answers. Thirdly, for ten days prior to your treatment, you should discontinue any blood thinning medications and also any anti-coagulating home remedies you might be using such as ginko biloba and garlic tablets.

These treatments can cause you to bleed excessively during treatment. However it is important that you consult your physician before discontinuing any prescription medications. By preparing thoroughly and knowing what to expect, you can achieve satisfactory IPL results. For more information, you can check out totaldermatology.com or celibre.com.