Glossary of Medical Terms Related To Cosmetic Laser Surgery
COAGULATION: A complex process by which blood forms clots
IPL: Abbreviation for Intense Pulsed Light.Used by medical practitioners and estheticians for hair removal, skin rejuvenation, acne treatment etc. It involves the use of a specially constructed xenon flash lamp and focusing optics.
LED: Abbreviation for Light Emitting Diodes.
PDT: Abbreviation for Photo Dynamic Treatment
