Currently, there are many options for beauty enhancement, including skin and facial care. These are designed to address specific issues such as reducing wrinkles, dark spots, redness, melasma, freckles, and hair removal on both the face and body. Various tools are available to suit different needs, allowing both women and men to regain bright, clear skin free of melasma and freckles, with tightened pores, and even smooth skin free of unwanted hair.
Due to the different effectiveness designed to solve various problems, it is important to understand and recognize the differences in the innovations used. Today, we bring you updated information on 3 popular innovations in skin care: Intense Pulse Light: IPL, EVO Q-Plus, and YAG LASER.
What is Intense Pulse Light: IPL?
IPL or Intense Pulse Light is a light energy wave technology for beauty that effectively helps reduce dark spots, some types of melasma and freckles, tighten pores, reduce dark and red acne marks, reduce dullness, brighten the skin, and even out skin tone. It is also suitable for those with acne problems. IPL is considered a good option because it addresses various facial skin issues.
Advantages of IPL treatment
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- Solves various facial skin problems
- Lower light intensity compared to lasers
Limitations of IPL treatment
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- Not suitable for dark skin
- The emitted energy disperses heat non-specifically, so it does not penetrate deeply into the skin
- Cannot remove hair down to the root
- Frequent treatments can make the skin sensitive to light
Who is IPL suitable for?
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- Suitable for people with fair to honey-colored skin but not suitable for those with dark skin because the pigment absorbs more heat energy, which may cause the upper skin layer to burn
What is EVO Q-Plus?
EVO Q-Plus is a laser that helps reduce wrinkles, tighten pores, smooth the skin, solve melasma, freckles, dark spots, abnormal pigmentation, red acne marks, uneven skin from scars, and also stimulates collagen production.
Advantages of EVO Q-Plus treatment
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- A laser that emits consistent light energy without accumulating energy at any single point
- Can stimulate new collagen production, making the skin look youthful
- Helps correct abnormal pigmentation
Limitations of EVO Q-Plus treatment
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- During treatment, a slight warmth is felt in the treated area, which can be managed with or without anesthetic
- After treatment, avoid direct sunlight and apply sunscreen
Who is EVO Q-Plus suitable for?
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- Suitable for everyone and all skin types, especially those with dark spots and who want to stimulate collagen production
What is YAG Laser?
YAG Laser is a laser that helps reduce wrinkles, tighten the skin, and permanently remove hair down to the root. The treatment is painless and does not cause scarring. It helps smooth the skin and tighten pores.
Advantages of YAG Laser treatment
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- Multiple sessions as recommended by doctors can permanently remove hair
- Cooling gas is used during treatment to make the skin feel comfortable
- Does not affect surrounding skin
- Suitable for everyone and all skin colors
- Helps even out skin tone
- Tightens pores and reduces irritation in the treated area
YAG Laser is very popular for hair removal because of its ability to remove hair from all parts of the body, including mustache, underarm hair, leg hair, or bikini area hair down to the root. It is a good solution for those concerned about chicken skin bumps and ingrown hairs that occur after shaving, waxing, or plucking, as these problems will be eliminated.
Limitations of YAG Laser treatment
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- Underarm hair will not be permanently removed after the first session
- Multiple sessions are required for permanent hair removal
Who is YAG Laser suitable for?
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- Suitable for everyone, but especially effective for those with dark skin, dark hair, and for hair removal in sensitive areas
