| Lasers use one wavelength of light and an IPL laser | | | | that lasers require. The IPL machine has a larger |
| uses many wavelengths. When the wavelengths are | | | | crystal which allows for larger areas to be treated. All |
| absorbed in the skin, they have different effects | | | | of these benefits combine to make laser removal |
| depending upon the skin tone. The IPL machine is | | | | much easier than it was only a few years ago. The |
| designed to convey photon energy that is quite | | | | permanent tattoo is not so permanent anymore. |
| concentrated through skin to target a photo-reactive | | | | Using the IPL machine it is possible to remove the |
| dye. | | | | tattoo completely or lighten it so that another may be |
| As each pulse of light hits the skin it feels similar to a | | | | put over the old one. If you have a tattoo that you feel |
| rubber band being snapped against your skin. Different | | | | differently about now than when you got it, you may |
| types of IPLs produce a different energy density. | | | | decide to have it removed or covered. Either way the |
| Some deliver 54 J/cm2/sec energy density at 100 to | | | | IPL laser method is the correct way to go. |
| 800 nm. The duration of the pulse is 0.1 seconds. The | | | | There are IPL machines that are some of the most |
| frequency of the pulse is adjustable releasing from | | | | sophisticated available today. This is because of |
| one to seven every second. | | | | Photon Absorption Feedback Metering. Using a pre-set |
| The IPL laser works great on purple, orange and red | | | | value for the delivery of photon energy through the |
| inks. Turquoise and yellow respond better to an IPL | | | | skin, this type of treatment for removing tattoos is |
| machine than to a laser. The IPL has a hand piece that | | | | totally safe even for those who have no experience |
| is quite comfortable to use and has an internal fan that | | | | using an IPL laser machine. |
| keeps the laser from becoming too hot during use. | | | | When using the IPL laser treatment, different variables |
| This helps to increase the longevity of the IPL. Emitting | | | | are used for each person. The outcome of the |
| about 1,200,000 pulses in its lifetime use, this is | | | | removal will depend upon various aspects. This |
| approximately 3 to 5 years when used daily. | | | | includes how skilled the therapist is and the type of |
| One of the benefits of using the IPL laser is it does not | | | | equipment being used. Keep in mind you skin type also |
| require the quantity of light nor the higher power levels | | | | affects the outcome as well. |