Photothermolysis Flashcards
Photo means
Light
Thermo means
Heat
Lysis means
Dissolve
What is photothermolysis used for
Unwanted tattooing
Sun damage
Unwanted hair follicles
What are the 3 types of photothermolysis Skin Fitness
A. general photothermolysis
B. Fractional photothermolysis
C. Selective Photothermolysis
What type of photo thermolysis is laser facials
General photothermolysis
What is the purpose of laser facial
Purposefully irritate the underlying matrix of the skin with a GOAL of increasing collagen production and improve cell turnover
What type of photothermolysis is clear and brilliant
Fractional photothermolysis
What is the purpose of clear and brilliant
micro skin resurfacing, Laser energy used to punch millions of microscopic holes and skin to improve skin texture
What type of photo thermolysis
Is IPL
Selective Photothermolysis
What is the purpose of IPL (Intense pulse light)
Thermally mediated radiation damage is confined to chosen epidermal and or dermal pigmented areas, used to improve skin color