IPL Amsterdam

IPL is the abbreviation for Intense Pulsed Light. With this technique you will be treated with pulsed light. The light is emitted in several wavelengths, while a normal laser only emits the light in one wavelength. In our clinic in Amsterdam we use IPL for various cosmetic treatments.

IPL has several advantages over a laser treatment:

• Larger treatment area
• Can be used with multiple skin types
• Almost painless
• Less harmful to the skin
• Can be used with more hair types
• Cheaper

We use this treatment not only in depilation, but also in the removal of pigmentation spots and rosacea. IPL is suitable for large and small skin surfaces. In addition, the light treatment can be applied to both the face and the neck. In our treatment center in Amsterdam we offer an IPL treatment at:

The light flash from an IPL treatment is converted into heat via the melanin or pigment in the skin. Due to the warming, the hair follicle seals up, causing the hair to eventually come loose and no new hair can grow on this spot. IPL is therefore very effective for permanent depilation.

IPL offers good results for pigmented spots. The pigment absorbs the light during treatment, causing the pigment spot to disappear. Multiple wavelengths of light makes IPL more effective against pigment than most other laser treatments.

With couperosis, the light affects the capillaries under the skin. IPL shrinks the small blood vessels under the skin. The body clears up the vessels themselves, causing the redness to disappear. Due to the action of IPL, the treatment can also be used in case of red moles.

During a personal intake interview, your skin specialist will discuss your wishes with you. If the IPL treatment gives the best results, you will receive a follow-up appointment for treatment. We ask you not to wax or epilate 4 weeks before the treatment. With laser treatment it is important that you stay out of the sun 2 weeks before the appointment.

On the day of treatment we ask you not to apply creams or make-up to your skin. If you are sensitive to cold sores, we ask you to indicate this in time. You will receive preventive medication so that you will not suffer from this after the treatment.

The treatment itself takes about 15 to 25 minutes. If the laser touches the skin, it can give a warm feeling for a short time. In general, people experience the treatment as painless.

On average, 8 IPL treatments are needed to achieve the intended result. With a facial treatment we can treat you every 3 weeks in our clinic in Amsterdam. Other body parts need more recovery time. In this case we carry out the IPL treatment every 6 to 8 weeks.

After the laser treatment your skin can be sensitive and red. This decreases within a few hours after the treatment. We recommend that you apply a good recovery cream (for example Oxygenetix) to the skin to minimize the chance of side effects. After the treatment you can continue your daily activities. However, it is important to avoid direct exposure of the treated area to the sun.

In our clinic in Amsterdam, safety is our top priority. During a consultation, your specialist will take a detailed look at what the treatment options are. Given the effect on the skin, we do not treat you with IPL when you:

• sunbathing intensively 4 weeks before treatment
• Are sensitive to scarring (keloid)
• Are pregnant
• Have permanent fillers in the area to be treated
• Have underlying skin conditions
• The drug Roaccutane used
• Have a very dark skin
• The antibiotic tetracycline used
• taking Vitamin A supplements

During the intake interview, you will be given a detailed review of medical history. If you take medication or supplements, you can often still be treated if you stop taking them a few weeks before the treatment.