IPL stands for Intense Pulsed Light. IPL is not a laser but rather a broad spectrum of light where filters are used to go after the "target." The "target" could be acne, hair removal, pigmentation or vascular lesions.
IPL treatments are generally done in a series for best results. If your targeting hair. A series of six to eight treatments is recommended, about four to six weeks apart. Maintenance treatments may be needed after two years following treatment to keep things looking clean.
If your target is pigmentation or vascular then a series of three treatments is suggested. The series can be performed about four weeks apart. Maintenance treatments are suggested yearly.
Acne treatments need to be more frequent. Doing two to three treatments a week for about six weeks is suggested. Acne cases are tough and not everyone with acne will benefit from IPL. However, if you see a dermatologist and they have an IPL machine the doctor can apply a prescription acid to your face like "Levulan" allow it to incubate for about an hour and then activate it with the IPL treatment. This is a much more intensive treatment for acne. However, a series is generally recommended and not always successful.
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