IPL Flashcards
What is blue light used for and how many nm does it range from?
Acne, 400 nm
What is red light used for and what are the nm ?
Hair removal. 600-700
What is yellow light used for and what are the nm?
Skin rejuvenation. 500-600
What is green light used for and how many nm does it range from?
Vascular and pigmentation. 500
How long between LHR sessions?
4-6 weeks
How many passes when treating acne?
3
Why is pressure on the applicator head NOT recommended for pigment?
Pressure can target the light deeper, past where it is needed to treat
What fitz need to wait 48 hours after test spot ?
4-6
How many test spots for IPL?
3
How many IPL hair removal treatments are needed?
10-14 treatments
Why is smoking a contraindication for LHR?
Delayed healing
What does ms stand for?
Millisecond - pulse duration
How many sessions does your client need for vascular and pigment? How long between?
3-6 tx
every 4-6 weeks
LHR maintenance recommendation?
Every 7-10 years
After pigmentation is treated the pigments start to flake off after how many treatments?
4-6 treatments