The role of measurement of pulse duration and pulse profile for lasers and intense pulsed light sources

2004 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 132-136 ◽  
Author(s):  
DM Clarkson
Keyword(s):  
Pulse Duration ◽  
Intense Pulsed Light ◽  
Light Sources ◽  
Pulsed Light ◽  
Pulse Profile

scholarly journals Intense pulsed light for the treatment of hirsutism

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 219
Author(s):  
R. Subha ◽  
V. Suganthy ◽  
G. K. Tharini
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Pulse Duration ◽  
Removal Efficiency ◽  
Hair Growth ◽  
Intense Pulsed Light ◽  
Hair Removal ◽  
Light Sources ◽  
Pulsed Light ◽  
Excellent Response ◽  
Number Of Patients

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Hirsutism can represent a severe cosmetic disturbance, sometimes with psychological implications. Various lasers and broadband light sources have been developed for treatment of hirsutism. The objective of this study was to know the efficacy of IPL in hirsutism patients</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> Forty patients were included in the study. Treatment parameters in respect of pulse duration and fluence were determined according to manufacturer’s recommendation. Hair removal efficiency was calculated as a percentage of the number of hairs present at each visit compared with baseline count.<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Most of the patients were of the skin type 4 and type 5. More number of patients had hair growth over the chin and sides. Among 40 patients, 70% of patients had good response and 15% of patients had an excellent response. Minimal side effects only noted.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> IPL is safe and efficient modality for treatment of hirsutism.</p>

Updated laser approaches to the management of cosmetic leg veins

2003 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 54-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neil S Sadick
Keyword(s):  
Lower Extremity ◽  
Intense Pulsed Light ◽  
Therapeutic Modality ◽  
Light Sources ◽  
Pulsed Light ◽  
Long Wavelength ◽  
High Fluences

The utilization of lasers and intense pulsed light sources is playing an increasing role in the management of cosmetic lower extremity venous ectasias. The advent of long-wavelength technologies in conjunction with variable pulse durations, spot sizes and the capabilities of the technologies to deliver high fluences has made the treatment of small non-cannulizable vessels <1 mm as well as larger veins up to 3 mm in diameter an efficient therapeutic modality in this setting. The monomodal approach for the treatment of such vessels is outlined in this review.

The role of intense pulsed light (IPL) in the treatment of meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD)

2019 ◽  
Vol 42 (6) ◽  
pp. 563-568
Author(s):  
Tenna Stefania ◽  
Turco Piergiorgio ◽  
Brunetti Beniamino ◽  
Antonio Di Zazzo ◽  
Macchi Jacopo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Meibomian Gland ◽  
Intense Pulsed Light ◽  
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction ◽  
Pulsed Light

Comparison of Patients' Assessments on Overall Facial Rejuvenation and Procedural Pain Seen with a Fluorescent Pulsed-Light Source and Those Seen with a Traditional Intense Pulsed-Light Source

2005 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 119-122
Author(s):  
Walter K. Nahm ◽  
Lisa K. Chipps ◽  
David A. Wrone ◽  
Fangchao Ma ◽  
David A. Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Light Source ◽  
Facial Rejuvenation ◽  
Intense Pulsed Light ◽  
Procedural Pain ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Light Sources ◽  
Pulsed Light ◽  
Paired Data ◽  
Photodamaged Skin ◽  
Significant Difference

Introduction: Intense pulsed-light (IPL) treatments are effective alternatives to ablative procedures for improving the appearance of photodamaged skin. Currently, there are multiple IPL sources to modulate photoaged skin, but there are no studies comparing the efficacy of or pain associated with 2 different PL sources. Therefore, we chose to compare patients' assessments of overall cutaneous rejuvenation and pain associated with a fluorescent PL source and a traditional IPL source. Materials and Methods: We performed a retrospective analysis of 24 patients who were treated with both a fluorescent PL source and a traditional IPL source. These patients completed questionnaire surveys that assessed (by a graded scale) pain during the procedure and overall satisfaction with each IPL source. The Wilcoxon signed-rank test for paired data as well as McNemar's test were used to compare overall facial rejuvenation and procedural pain between the 2 light sources. Results: For both light sources, most patients reported “fair” or better improvement in skin appearance. The patients did not report a significant difference in overall skin improvement between the treatments with each light source. In addition, most patients did not report having pain during recovery after procedures by either light source. However, patients did report significantly less pain during treatments with the fluorescent device compared with the traditional IPL source. Discussion: IPL sources provide safe and effective nonablative treatment for facial photorejuvenation. Patients are equally satisfied with the effects seen with both traditional and fluorescent PL source, but reported less pain with the fluorescent PL procedure during treatments.

Use of intense pulsed light sources in dermatology: Update 2012

2012 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Philipp Babilas
Keyword(s):  
Hair Growth ◽  
Thermal Damage ◽  
Wide Spectrum ◽  
Intense Pulsed Light ◽  
Vascular Lesions ◽  
Light Sources ◽  
Pulsed Light ◽  
Skin Rejuvenation ◽  
Pigmented Lesions ◽  
Skin Conditions

AbstractIntense pulsed light sources (IPLs) consist of flash lamps with bandpass filters and emit incoherent polychromatic pulsed light of a high intensity and determined wavelength spectrum, fluence, and pulse duration. The combination of prescribed wavelengths, fluencies, pulse durations, and pulse intervals facilitates the treatment of a wide spectrum of skin conditions. Hereby, IPLs follow the basic principle of a more or less selective thermal damage of the target. This review discusses the current literature on IPLs with regard to the treatment of unwanted hair growth, vascular lesions, pigmented lesions, and as a light source for photodynamic therapy and skin rejuvenation. It also summarizes the physics of IPLs and provides guidance for the practical use of IPLs.

The role of the Lumina intense pulsed light system in the treatment of port wine stains—a case controlled study

2005 ◽  
Vol 58 (7) ◽  
pp. 968-980 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Reynolds ◽  
J. Exley ◽  
S. Hills ◽  
S. Falder ◽  
C. Duff ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intense Pulsed Light ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Port Wine ◽  
Pulsed Light ◽  
Port Wine Stains ◽  
Light System
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