A retrospective study on the clinical efficacy of the intense pulsed light source for photodamage and skin rejuvenation. (18th May 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ping, Chen; Xueliang, Du; Yongxuan, Li; Lin, Deng; Bilai, Liu; Shaoming, Lin; Gold, Michael H.
• Is Part Of: Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy. Volume 18:Number 4(2016:Aug.)
• Page Start: 217
• Page End: 224
• Publication Date: 2016-05-18
• Subjects: Intense pulsed light (IPL) -- photoaging -- skin rejuvenation; Skin -- Laser surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery, Plastic -- Periodicals; 617.477
• DOI: 10.3109/14764172.2015.1114649
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1476-4172

Abstract

Abstract : Objective: The objective of this retrospective review is to investigate the long-term effect of skin rejuvenation by the intense pulsed light (IPL) source for the treatment of photoaging.Methods: From 5300 clinical cases that our department has treated with the IPL, the first 2534 were chosen for this study. Each patient received a minimum of 3 IPL treatments during this time—many were yearly treatments. Clinical photographs were taken on a yearly basis for up to 12 years and sent to a blinded independent panel to study the effects of continuous IPL treatments.Results: Results showed that the effective rate for the IPL was between 88.24% and 96.45%.Conclusions: IPL therapy is an effective treatment for photoaging and can truly have an effect on reversing the signs of photodamage on skin.