Intense Pulsed Light Treatment

The development of lasers for use in medical procedures has revolutionized the way our society functions. Not only are they being used in medical complicated surgeries that can save the lives of individuals on operating tables all over the world, but they are also being used in cosmetic surgery procedures, with great results.

Intense pulsed light treatment is the use of incredibly focused bursts of light to perform a certain function. Some of these functions will include things such as laser hair removal, tattoo removal, and even solving problems with things such as spider veins. With the example of tattoo removal, this incredible technology has proven to be more effective than almost any other form of removal.

Intense Pulsed Light Procedure

The procedure of using intense pulsed light treatment in the removal of tattoos involves the idea that these lasers can produce several different wavelengths at a time. Thus, as the light is directed at a small area of the skin, these wavelengths can actually remove many different colors at a time. A sophisticated machine is needed for such a procedure, but the time it takes to complete it is very little.

Generally, a qualified operator of the machine will use a hand wand to carefully direct the light pulses onto the treatment area. After finishing the entire area, the skin may feel irritated for a while, but there is generally little pain involved. However, more than one treatment is often required for full removal.

Intense Pulsed Light Contraindications

The skin being treated must not be cut, irritated, or burned. Those individuals who have dark skin should discuss their options with the doctor, as this may prove to be a contraindication for the success of the intense pulsed light treatment. It may be, if the individual is of Afro-American, Greek, or Italian descent, he or she may be in danger of experiencing hypo-pigmentation of the skin.

Intense Pulsed Light Price

The cost of such a procedure is not as expensive as it used to be, due to the popular demand and improvement on medical technology. However, each pulse of the laser will cost the patient at least $10, making an entire session generally cost around $300-$600. As was mentioned before, it is appropriate to assume that several sessions will be required to fully rid the skin of the tattoo.

Intense Pulsed Light Complications

Those individuals with darker skin may experience hypo-pigmentations of the skin following the procedure. For other individuals, the skin may appear darker. Pain, blistering, scarring, or infection may also occur, although scarring is less common with today’s intense pulsed light treatment in tattoo removal. Further complications will be discussed with the patient by the doctor administering the treatment. If you experience serious or painful symptoms, your Physician will prescribe you an appropriate treatment to fight against these health issues.

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