IPL Procedure Waco, Texas

Targeted IPL Skin Renewal

This treatment works by delivering high intensity, non-coherent light with a range of wavelengths that target specific chromophores (skin components that absorb light). IPL is similar to a laser treatment. However, a laser focuses just one wavelength of light at your skin, while IPL releases light of many different wavelengths, like a photo flash. The light waves pass through the top layer of skin (epidermis) to the targeted pigmented or vascular area of the skin located in the second layer of skin (dermis). As the light penetrates down to the second layer of skin, it allows the cells to absorb its energy, heat up, and eventually destroy the pigmentation within the cell. This technology uses filters to refine the energy output for the treatment of certain areas. This enhances penetration without using excessive energy levels and enables targeting of specific chromophores (skin components that absorb light). The light heats cells in the skin and breaks them down. The body then removes the damaged tissue naturally. For most skin conditions, 3-6 treatments are needed about a month apart.