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Intense Pulsed Light Has Many Uses

Intense Pulsed Light or IPL is a noninvasive hair removal method using a xenon flash  lamp and special focusing optics. It can also be utilized in treatment of skin damage caused by the sun, acne or vascular changes, and birth marks. Dual mode filtering and other advances make it a very safe procedure. To remove hair the intense pulsed light beam strikes darker pigmentation and converts it to eat energy vaporizing the hair follicle. The pulses are of short duration which minimizes pain and discomfort. Men, in fact, have thicker body hair than women and feel more discomfort. The low cost and quickness of the procedure make it quite popular as a noninvasive procedure that gets a person ready for summer.

Lasers Used For Hair Removal

Laser treatment for removal of hair is a popular noninvasive treatment that is a close cousin to Intense Pulsed Light.  Laser air removal can require several sessions depending on the person and the aspects of their hair, their gender and skin color. Also hair grows in stages so several sessions will ensure that the hair not present to be destroyed during the first session is available at a later phase. Generally six to eight sessions will take care of the problem. The laser light is attracted to dark pigmentation and works best on dark coarse hair and more pale skin. The closer a patient is to this combination, the better the results.

Chemical Peels Also Popular

Chemical peels used to remove the outer layer of skin in order to allow the new, youthful appearing skin underneath to come through are noninvasive procedures that thousands utilize. Deep chemical peels take longer to recover from and require a longer amount of time avoiding direct sunlight.  They are, however, quite helpful for removal of scar tissue, especially that caused by severe acne. Light chemical peels, especially those utilizing alpha hydroxyl acids, commonly found in nature in such things as fermented milk and citrus fruit, have a short recovery time and are used by more people.

Botox For Improved Facial Appearance

Botox is actually a toxin and harmful in large doses, but selectively applied small doses are able to paralyze the facial muscles that cause wrinkles and crow’s feet.  Additionally Botox can be utilized for treatment of some muscular disorders such as involuntary twitching. The increased use of Botox by many celebrities has led to strong interest on the part of many, and when utilized by a skilled physician it is a popular and noninvasive treatment.