IPL
is an intense pulsed white light used for
treating small thread veins on the face. This
does not work very well on leg veins.
Freckles and small brown pigmentations can
also be treated.
IPL
has been designed to provide flexibility in
choosing the wavelength, pulse duration and
energy levels according to the size and depth
of the blood vessels and skin colour
Treatment
cannot be undertaken if a suntan is present
and is not suitable for people with dark skins.
Strong sun exposure should be avoided for
two weeks prior and after treatment sessions.
A rectangular light guide with the appropriate
filter is place just above the skin and the
light is fired through cold coupling gel which
allows uniform delivery through the air to
the skin.
The
whole area affected is treated at each session
There are minimal side effects and make-up
can be applied immediately after treatment.
Three
to four treatments are required at 3 weekly
intervals.
Mr
Philip Coleridge Smith DM FRCS
Reader in Surgery, UCL Medical School,
London .
Consultant Vascular Surgeon – BVI Medical
Director
The West London Vein Clinic: Tel 0870 609 2389
