What is IPL (BBL)? What diseases is it used in the treatment of? – Intense pulsed light
With the advancing age, the skin also ages and problems such as lines, wrinkles, sagging and collapse can be disturbing for both women and men. On the other hand, new generation technologies used in skin rejuvenation draw attention with their successful results. These technologies are not only used to rejuvenate the skin, but also for the treatment of redness and vascularity caused by rosacea, acne and acne scars, cracks and scars on the skin. IPL (BBL), which means Intense pulsed light, stands out among the new generation skin rejuvenation technologies.
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What is IPL?
In which ailments is IPL used?
How is IPL applied?
Frequently asked questions about IPL application
What is IPL?
IPL, short for “intense pulsed light”, stands for “concentrated pulsed light” or “broadband light”. IPL (BBL) technology is a light therapy system that uses spotlights of different wavelengths. While smaller areas can be affected with laser technology, larger areas can be applied with a single shot with IPL technology. BBL technology is a more concentrated IPL (IPDL) system and stands out among the new generation skin rejuvenation methods. Thanks to its broadband laser technology, it can act under the skin with low energy and can be used effectively in many skin problems thanks to its different nanometer filters.
In which ailments is IPL used?
The most successful areas of the IPL (BBL) system are; It is the treatment of redness and vascularity in rosacea, active acne lesions and acne scars and spot treatment on the skin. Thanks to the NT800 head inside the device, it is also used for antiaging, tightening of the skin, giving shine and rejuvenation. IPL usage areas
• Pigmented lesions (freckles, liver, age spots and birthmarks)
• Lentigo (a type of sunspot)
• Melasma (pregnancy and sunspots)
• Vascular lesions
• Telangiectasia (lesions seen as red spots on the skin)
• Poikiloderma (redness)
• Acne
• Rosacea
• Rejuvenation (skin rejuvenation)
• Epilation
• Scar (scars)
How is IPL applied?
It creates fast effective solutions with IPL (Intense Pulsed Double Light), stable energy and focused light technology. IPL technology, which uses an intense pulsed light pulse, offers treatment options with different treatment filters. Light with wavelengths between 400-1200nm can be converted to certain wavelengths by using special filters and caps. It can be used in separate wavelengths to tighten and rejuvenate the skin when treating blemished skin, to treat red face, or to treat acne. With fast beam technology, a 20 Hz light works a maximum of 16 times in a maximum of 16 seconds, and all 320 pulses are formed smoothly at super high speed. It provides controlled spot shooting with standard and optional sapphire focus heads. It can be applied to many skin problems with the nanometric filter technology that acts directly under the skin.
Frequently asked questions about IPL application
What is the difference between IPL and Laser?
The difference between IPL and Laser is the type of light applied in the treatment. IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) is a broadband pulsed light source. The laser works with a single wavelength, stronger beam. Unlike laser devices, IPL uses a broad spectrum of light with multiple wavelengths. IPL energy is weaker compared to laser devices and does not propagate linearly. It scatters and covers a larger area.
Is there any pain or pain during the IPL procedure?
IPL application is not a painful or painful method in general. However, since the pain thresholds of the patients may be different, anesthetic creams can be used in people with low pain thresholds. Patients talk about heat increase in the application area rather than pain or pain.
Which areas is IPL (BBL) applied to?
Face
Hand
Revealing
Neck
It can be used on all skin areas where efficiency is desired, especially on the legs.
How many sessions and how often is IPL spot treatment used?
The number of sessions and periods to be applied vary according to the skin problem to be treated with the IPL method. However, if we need to evaluate in general, 3 sessions of treatment with 3 week intervals are usually sufficient. Each session lasts between 30-45 minutes on average. Superficial staining, skin color of the patient, and compliance with the rules after the treatment affect the success rate.
What should be considered after IPL treatment?
In order to increase the success rate after IPL treatment, it is necessary to follow the doctor’s recommendations. In general, the issues to be considered after the IPL application are as follows;
• It is necessary to be protected from the sun very well. If necessary, it should be protected with creams containing high protection factor.
• A humidifier should be used during the treatment.
• If there are thin crusts falling off after IPL application, they should not be broken off, but should be expected to heal on their own.
In the treatment of stains, the stain becomes darker in the first 2 weeks and then it is lightened. You shouldn’t be worried.
When do the effects start to be seen after IPL application?
When IPL is applied for redness, there is a reduction in redness from the first session.
Although mild inflammation increases initially when IPL is applied for acne, acne fades within 2-3 weeks.
Immediately after the IPL treatment, the color of the stain becomes darker. Within 7-10 days, the skin is slightly peeled off superficially and the color of the spot usually becomes lighter. A brighter, lively and even skin tone appears.