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. 2012 Jun;5(6):45-53.

Current trends in intense pulsed light

David J Goldberg  1
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Current trends in intense pulsed light

David J Goldberg. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2012 Jun.

Abstract

Intense pulsed light technologies have evolved significantly since their introduction to the medical community 20 years ago. Now such devices can be used safely and effectively for the cosmetic treatment of many vascular lesions, unwanted hair, and pigmented lesions. Newer technologies often give results equal to those of laser treatments.

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Conflict of interest statement

DISCLOSURE:Dr. Goldberg reports no relevant conflicts of interest.

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Angiomas before intense pulsed light treatment
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Improvement in angiomas three months after three intense pulsed light treatments
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Lentigines before intense pulsed light treatment
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Improvement in lentigines three months after four intense pulsed light treatment
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Unwanted hair before intense pulsed light treatment
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Improvement in unwanted hair six months after five intense pulsed light treatments
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Rhytids before intense pulsed light treatment
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Improvement in rhytids one month after three intense pulsed light treatments
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