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…