Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is a treatment that uses a powerful, broad-spectrum light to destroy uneven melanin and stimulate collagen production. IPL treatment for freckles is effective, safe, quick and almost painless removal technique. Some patients, however, do experience blistering, bleeding, scarring, hypopigmentation and hyperpigmentation as a result of IPL, which is cleared in a few days.

Skin tag removal is a common treatment that is generally reported. In addition to hindering aesthetic, skin tags can become irritated from constant rubbing or exposure to moisture. Physicians believe that skin tags occur due to skin irritation, but after one or more of these, the problem gets worse, and one must do something about these growths.

How Effective is IPL Treatment?

There are two main causes of freckles: sun damage and genetics. Both of these factors impact the number, severity and types of freckles a person develops. IPL eliminates freckles by destroying the melanin cells that make these spots stand out from the surrounding skin. When using a laser for freckles, a physician direct light pulses over the freckled area. The focused light penetrates the dermis and destroys some of the pigmented cells.

One of the main benefits of using IPL for freckles is that it is an effective way to even the skin tone. In many cases, one treatment is enough to make a noticeable difference in the skin. People who have large areas of dark freckles may need between three and five treatments before they achieve their desired results.

Conclusion

Using IPL for freckles typically produces faster and more positive results than those achieved through the use of skin lightening creams and other treatments.