Intense Pulsed Light therapy, which is also referred to as either Intense Pulse Light therapy or IPL therapy, is a method of treating excessive hair growth in certain parts of the body. If you have unusual amounts of hair growing on an external surface of your body, IPL therapy may be used to cut off the production of that hair at the follicle source. The result is that the pulsating and highly concentrated light serves to remove the ability of the follicle to accurately and completely produce hair.
Conditions Which May Affect IPL
There are a number of different conditions which can affect your treatment procedure involving intense pulsed light technology. First of all, any major connective tissue disorder can cause problems that must be avoided by abstaining from the procedure itself. Additionally, if your skin is very sensitive to ultraviolet light and other radiation from the sun, IPL therapy treatment may not be the right choice for you.
Other Factors
Certain other conditions can preclude you from being able to make use of Intense Pulsed Light therapy treatments as well. These include skin cysts and tumors, as well as skin cancers of various types. If you suspect that you may have any of these conditions, speak with your dermatologist or cosmetic surgeon about the possibility of using Intense Pulsed Light in conjunction with your prior condition. In many cases, you'll be able to find alternative methods for dealing with your excessive hair if you have either one or more of the conditions listed above.
