Investigation of the Temperature Effect of the IPL Therapy Device on Tissue-Mimicking Material

Abstract

In recent years, the role of light-based technologies in dermatology has grown significantly. In addition to lasers, Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technology, especially as a hair removal device, has been used in daily life. IPL instruments are now used to treat multiple skin conditions in a secure manner, including vascular and pigmented lesions, tattoo removals, wound healing, and unwanted hair, but also provide an extensive therapy option for cosmetic rejuvenation and other dermatological conditions. The effects of the IPL therapy device on tissue-mimicking material were investigated in this study. Our aim here is to determine how much heat effects the rays from the IPL therapy device create in the phantom. An agar-based tissue-mimicking material has been produced to mimic a skin tone. The temperature measurements have been carried out by means of a thermocouple which is placed in a specific distance within the prepared tissue-mimicking material. As a result, the examined IPL therapy device can be said to be safe and harmless in terms of adverse temperature effects for use in daily life.