Glossary

IPL (intense pulsed light)

A non-laser device technology that emits light over a broad range of wavelengths. It can be used for hair reduction, sun spots and superficial redness; careful settings are needed on dark and tanned skin because of the risk of burns and pigmentation.

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Treatment GuidesLaser Hair Removal: How It Works, Who It Suits and What to Watch ForHow hair reduction with laser and IPL works, why skin and hair colour matter, how many sessions are needed and what the risks are. A patient guide.Reviewed by the Medical Aesthetics Expert BoardStart With a ConcernDark Spots and Melasma: Causes, When to See a Physician and What Treatments Are AvailableWhat sun spots, melasma and post-inflammatory spots are, when to see a physician, why sun protection is essential and what treatments are available.Reviewed by the Medical Aesthetics Expert Board

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