What is the wavelength spectrum covered by IPL?

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) devices typically operate within a specific range of wavelengths in the electromagnetic spectrum. The correct range for IPL is 500 to 1200 nanometers. This spectrum is significant because it encompasses a variety of light wavelengths that can be absorbed by various chromophores in the skin, including melanin and hemoglobin.

By using this range, IPL technology can effectively target different skin conditions, such as pigmentation issues and vascular lesions, while also facilitating hair removal treatments. This range balances penetration depth and absorption, making it optimal for aesthetic treatments.

Other ranges listed, such as 300-800 nm, 400-1000 nm, and 600-1300 nm, do not accurately reflect the typical operational range of IPL devices, resulting in less effective targeting of the intended skin conditions. The 500 to 1200 nm range captures the essential wavelengths used to harness IPL’s therapeutic effects safely and effectively.