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Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) for Rosacea
IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) is a non-laser light source that can be used to treatment several signs of rosacea. It is consider non-ablative because it affects the deeper layers of skin (dermis) without damaging the upper layers (epidermis).
First approved by the FDA in 1995 for the treatment of fine dilated blood vessels (telangiectasias), IPL may be used to safely and effectively treat the persistent redness (erythema), flushing and acne-like breakout of rosacea.
For effective treatment, 4 to 6 treatments may be recommended every 3 to 6 weeks. Each treatment session may last 20 minutes.
IPL is not effective for everyone. However, most patients experience at least some reduction in dilated blood vessels and redness after just one to two treatments.
Side effects from IPL are temporary and include redness, swelling, bruising, and skin lightening or darkening.
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