laser Selective photothermolysis

What’s selective photothermolysis?

Selective photothermolysis (Part 2) Melanin absorbs across a wide spectrum of wave-lengths. Eumelanin, the primary chromophore in the epi-dermis and darkly pigmented hair follicles, has a broad absorption spectrum spanning from ultraviolet light to the near-infrared region. Eumelanin is the chromophore targeted in lentigo simplex. It is also the target in laser hair removal with…

laser Selective photothermolysis

What’s selective photothermolysis?

Selective photothermolysis (part 1) SP relies on fundamental choices being made correctly – wavelength, pulse duration, fluence, exposure spot size, and use of skin cooling. First, a wavelength (or, with IPLs, a range of wavelengths) must be used that is preferentially absorbed by the intended ‘target’ structures such as hair follicles, microvessels, tattoo inks, or…