IPL or Intense Pulsed Light Treatments

Intense Pulsed Light, or Broad Band Light (BBL) treatments are colloquially referred to as laser treatment but technically they are not. I’m not sure that the technical difference is within the scope of this website but generally speaking, if you are treated with a laser-like device that emits a FLASH of light, it probably falls into the spectrum of IPL or BBL.

BBL treatment, as we are able to offer using the Sciton product is simply a wonder of modern medical science and treatment.  The Sciton comes with a variety of filters that cover a wide range of wavelengths.  These filters can be changed “on the fly”…that is without turning off the machine to install.  This is no small accomplishment as  other manufacturer’s devices, for example the Palomar Starlux 500, has different handpieces encompassing the same or similar wavelengths but the machine must be powered down in order to swap handpieces.  The “swapping” of the handpieces in and of itself is not that easy since various connections, including coolant connections must be exactly right.  So the Sciton “on the fly” filter change can really speed up your treatments.

What Can We Treat With IPL or BBL?

• We can effectively accomplish Hair Removal on a wide variety of skin types.
• We can rejuvenate the facial skin, removing discolored marks and veins.
• We can improve the texture of the skin.
• We can treat Facial Veins and telangiectasia.
• We can treat discolored, aged hands.
• We can treat discolored, aged and weathered chest and neck regions.
• We can treat Acne with or without the use of additional topical medicaments.

So, if you are considering a “laser” treatment to color correct and freshen your skin, call Dr Sandy Martin at the prestigious Center for Dermatology and Skin Surgery at (813) 977-3600 for a private consultation and let’s talk about what we can do for you!