Physics

Intense Pulse Light (IPL) is quite different from a laser. An intense pulse light is a computer generated system, which emits a broad spectrum of light wavelengths, photons from 500 to 1300 nm. Special cut-off filters are used to block out wavelengths of light below the filter number selected and allow only those wavelengths of light above the filter number to pass through. This makes the IPL system versatile. Once a photon is absorbed by a chromophore, heat is released.

It is the release of heat by the photon, around and within the microenvironment of the target chromophore, that must result in biological damage to the target and hopefully its disappearance. The released heat results in inflammation and injury to the pigmented lesion, resulting in slow elimination of the lentigine or hyper pigmented lesion by the macrophages of our immune system. By incorporating the higher wavelengths with this system you can now treat darker skin types and Class I and Class II wrinkles, as well as treat leg veins. When using the higher filters you will see improvement in the wrinkles, pore size and skin texture. The long wavelengths create a sub clinical dermal inflammation that stimulates the conversion of a fibroblast into a fibrocyte. Overtime, the activated fibrocyte then produces new collagen. At the same time, existing collagen will shorten. The new collagen is organized into tight fibrils. Accumulation of new dermal collagen over the course of several treatments results in a thickening of the dermis and an apparent softening of the wrinkle, textural irregularity or pore size.

There are many IPL machines that pre form very efficiently, however, in my opinion, the upgraded Vasculight Plus (HR), is the most effective and versatile device currently available using the Intense Pulse Light technology. This is a proven and effective treatment that you can bring to your practice with confidence. It truly does what it says it does. It works! Patients will see results and be happy. A happy patient can generate on average four more patients. The Vasculight Plus (HR) is a unique multi mode product.

Indications & Benefits

Reduction of inflammatory erythema - post surgical and post laser resurfacing (reduces the down time by more than 50%) Hyper pigmentation, Malasma, Dyschromia, large pores, rough texture, mild to moderate Photo Aging and solar elastosis (smoother and firmer skin), reduced pore size, evens out pigment, reduces fine to moderate wrinkles and can safely treat any area of the body, including darker skin types.

Over 15 million Americans suffer with Rosacea according to the Dermatology Association and Rosacea Society. Intense Pulse Light is the number one treatment.

Nd: YAG Laser

Laxity Vectors are the directions of loosening and laxity in the skin that occur as we age and resulting brow, facial and neck ptosis that ensues. There are three primary Laxity Vectors that are treated with the Nd:

1. YAG Laser: Namely cheek and jowl-lift Laxity Vector
2. Neck-lift Laxity Vector
3. Brow-lift Laxity Vector.

The Nd:YAG laser is now being used to treat these Laxity Vectors, to help regenerate collagen, for class l and class ll wrinkles, Acne/pox and hypertophic scars, Vascularity/Telangiestasia. Also treats unsightly leg veins.

Epilight - Hair Removal

Three mili-second head with a large spot size allowing you to quickly treat unwanted hair on any area of the body. It is also able to treat darker skin. Per the FDA's independent research, the Epilight is the number one hair removal system for permanency. The Epilight with the proper training can be used to treat facial imperfections.