Evaluation of the efficacy of intensive pulse light on facial beauty / 中华医学美学美容杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To assess the efficacy and safety of intensive pulse light (IPL) device for facial rejuvenation and the treatment of hyperpigmented lesions, facial telangiectasias, acne vulgaris and hair removal. Methods One hundred females who claim to improve their skin texture, hair re-moval and patients with hyperpigmented lesions, facial telangiectasias and acne vulgaris were treated with IPL device. Patients received five treatments with the time interval of 3 weeks to 1 month. Pho-tographs were assessed 1 month after the last treatment. Results For facial skin texture, the total im-provement were scored 100 %. For hyperpigmented lesions and facial telangiectasias, the total im-provement reached to 90%. For ache vulgaris, the total improvement reached to 75 %. For hair re-moval, the total improvement was 95 %. Conclusion The IPL device is an effective and safe modality for the improvement of skin texture, hyperpigmented lesions, facial telangiectasias and hair removal, and a novel modality for the treatment of acne vulgaris.