Other IPL Applications
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) generates light pulses of non-coherent light at multiple wavelengths over a range from 390 nm to 1200 nm, which is absorbed by cutaneous chromophores leading to destruction of targeted area by conversion into heat energy.
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Aesthetic Applications of Intense Pulsed Light
Lucian Fodor • Yehuda Ullmann Editors
Aesthetic Applications of Intense Pulsed Light Second Edition
Editors Lucian Fodor Emergency District Hospital Cluj Napoca Romania
Yehuda Ullmann Director Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department Rambam Health Care Campus Haifa Israel
ISBN 978-3-030-22828-6 ISBN 978-3-030-22829-3 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-22829-3 © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
To my wonderful wife, Adriana, for her unconditional love and her patience with me. To my children, Clara and Radu, for filling my life with love and happiness. Lucian Fodor This book is a small thank to my supportive and loving family: Tami, Liran, Shachaf, and Yotam. Yehuda Ullmann
Preface to the Second Edition
The field of intense pulsed light therapy (IPL) application has increased in recent years. Nowadays, IPL therapy is widely applied by dermatologists, plastic surgeons, cosmeticians, family practitioners, and others. If, in the beginning of its era, it was applied for skin rejuvenation and pigmented lesions, today, its application is extended to the scars, acne, and other fields. The evolution of aesthetic procedures is toward minimally invasive measures with rapid recovery and a more comfortable procedure with a steady increase in aesthetic procedures. IPL technology has proved to be of real benefit in satisfying patient demands. At the present time, the medical literature (PubMed) has over 1000 articles on IPL technology. The first edition of this book was published in 2011 and included nine chapters on the basic applications of IPL. The second edition is the most
