Intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment for the skin in the eye area - clinical and cutometric analysis

Objective: The aim of-the research was to establish the influence of IPL treatment on skin ageing in the eye area. Material and methods: This study included 24 women, aged 38-63 years (mean age was 48.04) with Fitzpatrick skin type II and III who underwent five successive treatment sessions with an IPL in two-week intervals. The-Cutometer (Courage + Khazaka electronic) reference test was an Objective method for the assessment of the biomechanical properties of the skin. The measurements were made in three-places around the eye. The photo documentation was:used to compare state of skin:before and after three months of treatments.. Additionally, patients filled in a questionnaire, which contained questions concerning. self-assessment of the procedure effects. Results: Cutometric analysis showed significant improvement of skin elasticity (statistical significance level is mostly < 0.0001.). The comparison of clinical changes in the therapy,,based Oh photo, documentation, showed a 25% improvement.-Conclusions: This treatment was used in order elasticity and de Crease the amount and depth of wrinkles. is a non-invasive treatment, with low risk of complications: