Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is a non-ablative photorejuvenation technique that uses broad-spectrum light pulses to improve several photo-induced skin concerns on the face and décolleté. In dermatology and aesthetic medicine, IPL is used to target sunspots and lentigines, diffuse redness, couperose, rosacea, small superficial vessels and irregular skin texture, helping to restore a more even, luminous and uniform complexion. The IPL platform makes it possible to act selectively on both pigmentary and vascular alterations, offering a gradual and medically controlled approach to skin photorejuvenation.
From a technical perspective, Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) emits polychromatic light, filtered within an indicative wavelength range between 540 and 650 nm, chosen according to the specific concern being treated. The light energy is absorbed by the relevant chromophore: melanin in the case of pigmented lesions and fine hair, and haemoglobin in the case of capillaries, couperose, angiomas and vascular redness. This absorption generates controlled heat, which selectively targets the unwanted structure while minimising damage to the surrounding tissues. Treatment parameters (filter, fluence, pulse duration and number of passes) are set by the physician based on skin phototype, anatomical site, skin sensitivity and the clinical indication, in order to achieve an optimal balance between efficacy and safety.
IPL treatment is particularly indicated for sunspots and photoaging-related lentigines, photodamage of the face and décolleté, rosacea and couperose with diffuse redness and erythema, cherry angiomas and small superficial vessels, fine hair in selected areas, as well as enlarged pores and irregular skin texture. IPL is not performed during the summer period and is not suitable for tanned skin; sessions are usually spaced about one month apart, with treatment cycles including several sessions depending on individual response and the extent of the lesions. Proper patient selection, skin preparation and realistic counselling are key to reducing side effects and achieving consistent, natural-looking results.
Therapeutic treatment
At MAVIT Clinic, Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is mainly used to treat facial and décolleté sunspots and dyschromias, couperose, rosacea and erythema, and within non-ablative photorejuvenation protocols aimed at improving skin brightness, firmness and overall texture. Before starting any IPL course, a thorough dermatologic assessment is performed to confirm the indication, exclude suspicious lesions, determine the patient’s phototype, define the number of sessions and set individualised parameters. Strict photoprotection is strongly recommended before, during and after the treatment cycle, in order to stabilise the results, prevent new pigmentary lesions and protect the treated areas. The goal is to achieve a more even skin tone, visible reduction of spots and redness, and a brighter, smoother-looking skin through medical photorejuvenation with IPL in a progressive and highly controlled way.
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