What is Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy?
It is not a laser, but a broad band of intense light.
IPL is a system that produces a broad band of light with multiple wavelengths. The flash lamp from the IPL equipment produces intense light with wavelengths from 500 to 1200nm with special “cut off” filters allowing various light intensities customized to reach melanin (skin pigment) and haemoglobin. (in the red blood cells). The intense light is delivered as short flashes, which are precisely timed to heat up the targeted area to the correct temperature without damaging surrounding tissue.
What does IPL treat?
Fine facial blood vessels (Telangiectases)
Freckles
Age spots (Lentigines)
Erythema
DOES NOT treat deep wrinkles, scars, deeper pigmentation or tattoos (ask a NeuGlow doctor for other available alternatives)
How can it be treated by IPL?
IPL therapy depended on light absorption by melanin and in haemoglobin. Thus, treatments are well received by people of light skin tone. It is recommended to consult NeuGlow’s doctor to access your skin type suitability.
What must I do before the procedure?
Refrain from tanning for at least 4 weeks before treatment.
Broad spectrum sun block and skin lightening cream might be given for usage for a duration of several weeks before treatment, to reduce the risk of hyper-pigmentation after the IPL® treatment.
How is IPL done?
A clear, cold gel is applied to the areas intented for treatment (gel aids in the transmission of light from the applicator to the skin)
Protective goggles will be provided to prevent injury to your eyes
Light is transmitted to the skin surface in precise pulses
The doctor can adjust the energy and pulses of the light to achieve maximum results with minimum side effects
Painless treatment
What happens after the procedure?
Avoid sun exposure and apply prescribed sunscreen and/or skin lightening cream for several weeks
The color of pigmented areas (i.e. freckles, lentigines) will becoming intense around 3 days after the treatment, and will persist for 7 to 10 days.
How many treatment sessions are needed?
About 4 to 6 sessions at monthly intervals
Each session lasts about 10 to 20 minutes
You can resume normal immediately after treatment
Results are gradual, with no downtime.
If you need more information on the available treatment or would like to schedule an appointment for a consultation, please visit us at NeuGlow offical Website. Alternatively, you can contact us at +65 9389 3333, or click here to book an appointment. We will be pleased to assist you further.