IPL or Intense Pulsed Light is not actually a laser. Lasers by definition are single wavelengths devises, like the red light that comes out of your laser pointer. IPLs are more like a flashlight with full range of wavelengths of light. Most are basically Xenon lights with filters attached. IPLs have been around since the 1960s, [...]
Archive for February, 2009
What is IPL (photofacial) photo rejuvenation treatment?
Tuesday, February 17th, 2009Latisse Is Here!
Tuesday, February 17th, 2009Latisse, the first and only FDA approved lash lengthening product is finally here! Unlike RevitaLash which has not been tested by the FDA, Latisse has been proven in clinical trials to make lashes longer, thicker and darker. Latisse also cost less. Simply apply the solution to your lashes every day and grow to the desired length. [...]
How Long Do The Results From Fractional Lasers like Active FX and Fraxel Repair Last?
Tuesday, February 17th, 2009The real answer is that we don’t know. Treatments such as Total FX (combination of Active and Deep FX) and the Fraxel re:pair have only been studied for the last couple of years. Both of these systems use a fractionated CO2 laser which has been studied for almost 20 years now.