Depending on various factors, spots on the skin, redness or the appearance of capillaries on the skin, the appearance of veins, small veins negatively affect the social life of many people, and even these people may be offended by mirrors.
The IPL (Lime Light) application developed by today’s technology and the Cutera device appear as an application that has been specially developed for people who are resentful of mirrors, fulfilling the self-confidence of the person.
What is IPL (Lime Light) ?
IPL Lime Light application is an FDA-approved, non-invasive, safe, comfortable and applied all over the world application, which was developed for the purpose of spot treatment, used to remove color inequalities and redness on the skin, to remove the appearance of fine veins, to treat brown spots and sun damage.
IPL Lime Light application has been produced with Cutera device with two different heads in accordance with the treatment programs of different skin problems. IPL Lime Light application The most important advantage of Cutera device is that it equalizes the skin tone and eliminates the irregularities in the skin.
How is IPL (Lime Light) done?
With the IPL (Lime Light) application, Cutera device has a feature that operates automatically depending on the color tone of the skin, and does not need to be adjusted. This device, which provides personalized treatment in this way, also allows it to be combined with other applications.
Cutera device has two different heads and successfully performs the treatment program for both heads. Cutera device aims to remove brown spots, small veins and redness all over the body, especially on the face, neck and décolleté.
What is IPL (Lime Light) mechanism of action?
The mechanism of action of IPL (Lime Light) application is based on concentrated pulsed light therapy. Intensified pulsed light therapy is based on transmitting filtered light with a wavelength suitable for the selected tissue to treat the skin according to a transparent glass.
As can be understood from the name of the filtered light with a wavelength suitable for the selected tissue reaching the subcutaneous tissue, there is no harm due to its compatibility with the skin. The basic mechanism is based on inflicting damage to the selected area by converting light energy into heat energy.
Who is a suitable candidate for IPL (Lime Light) application?
IPL (Lime Light) application is a suitable application for people who are bothered by redness, small veins, brown spots, prominent capillaries and enlarged pores on their skin. In addition, this application can be applied to people who have sunspots due to exposure to excessive sunlight, people who have spots after pregnancy, people who have age spots, people who want to have their tattoos removed, and people who have vascular redness on their skin.
Who can’t do IPL (Lime Light) ?
IPL (Lime Light) application to people with some skin diseases such as vitiligo, psoriasis, people under the age of 18, patients who developed intense tanning or burns due to solarium and sunbathing before the application, people who have used acne treatment medication in the last six months, pregnant women or suspected pregnancy. It can not be applied to people, people with active inflammation on their skin, skin cancers, people who use acne cream.
How many sessions is IPL (Lime Light) done?
IPL (Lime Light) application is done on average 3-5 sessions with Cutera device. This application, which makes a noticeable difference even in a single session, will prove its effectiveness at the end of the fifth session. In addition, additional treatments can be applied in cases with intense sun damage. At this point, the patient-doctor relationship is important.
When does one return to social life after IPL (Lime Light) ?
IPL (Lime Light) application is a simple application that does not interrupt social life, only slight redness is experienced after the application and these rednesses go away by themselves within a few hours. Social life is not interrupted.
What should be considered after IPL (Lime Light) ?
- After IPL (Lime Light), moisturizing creams recommended by the expert should be used. High-protection sunscreen should be used before going outside.
- It is possible to experience a slight redness and burning sensation in the application area immediately after the application. These complaints will disappear spontaneously a few hours after the application.
- People with dark skin color may experience slight swelling and crusting in this area after the application. These complaints go away on their own within 3-4 days after the application.
- Thick make-up materials such as foundation and powder should not be used on the application area on the day of application.
- There is no problem in taking a shower on the day of the application, provided that it is not too hot.
- After the application, the person should protect himself against the harmful rays of the sun and should not go to the solarium and the sea.
- There is no need to worry about the appearance as the hairs in the application area will grow and fall out within 3-10 after the application.
- Since the session intervals in IPL (Lime Light) application are between 4 and 8 weeks, attention should be paid to the session dates.
What are the advantages of IPL (Lime Light) application?
The biggest advantage of Cutera device with IPL (Lime Light) application is that it does not cause pain and pain when it is done under sterile conditions without using any anesthetic agents. It is among the great advantages of this application, which is carried out in sessions, that it does not interrupt social life and has no side effects. In addition, this application, which gives successful results, is not invasive and has received its safety by the FDA.
IPL (Lime Light) application, which is frequently preferred all over the world, especially in the last year, is very simple and comfortable. The only point that people should pay attention to is that they pay attention to the implementation of the application under sterile conditions in a clinical environment.
Frequently asked questions about IPL (Lime Light)
Does the skin return to its former stained state after IPL (Lime Light) treatment?
The spots and redness treated by IPL (Lime Light) application do not reappear over time, but may reappear if new brown spots, rashes or new sun damage occur.
Therefore, using high-protection sunscreen during the time you are outside minimizes the spots and redness caused by sun damage. In addition, if IPL (Lime Light) application is made for the treatment of rosacea, it should be known that this disease has a tendency to recur because it is chronic.
How does the skin look after IPL (Lime Light) ?
After the application, darkening and redness may occur in the brown spots on the skin. It is possible to experience mild redness in the application areas. These complaints will usually disappear within a few hours after application. Make-up or concealers with sunscreen can be used to cover redness, care should be taken to use high-protective sunscreen after application.
Applying too much pressure or using products containing heavy chemicals while covering the redness with make-up may cause redness to increase.
What is the permanence of IPL (Lime Light) application?
IPL (Lime Light) application is a painless and painless application that should be done under sterile conditions. IPL (Lime Light) application gives successful results if the right procedure is applied to the right patient. Although the results of this application are long-term, it is not possible to talk about 100% permanence with the effect of aging.
In order to increase the success of the application, attention should be paid to what needs to be done and paid attention after the application.
