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IPL

Intense pulsed light (IPL), also known as photofacial, is a non-ablative mixture of wavelengths of light which work beneath the skin’s surface to greatly reduce brown spots, discoloration, redness and broken capillaries.  IPL will gradually give your skin a more even appearance.  Photorejuvenation with IPL can also help to improve skin tone and texture.  Generally, a series of three treatments are needed for the best results.   

IPL treats

  • Telangiectasias/broken capillaries
  • Freckles
  • Age/brown spots/hyperpigmentation
  • Rosacea
  • Birthmarks
  • Port wine stains
  • Hemangiomas
  • Acne

What to expect:

Redness and swelling.  Your skin may feel like a mild sunburn.  Freckles and hyperpigmented lesions will gradually turn darker and start to look dry in appearance.  These lesions will flake off in 7-10 days.  You are to not pick at lesions, rather let lesions flake off naturally.  Vascular lesions will dissipate over 10-14 days.  Flushing and bruising may occur.

Contraindications:

​Sun exposure for 2-4 weeks before and after treatment.  Avoid sunless tanners 2 weeks before and after treatment.  Active fever blisters.  Accutane within last 6 months.  Permanent makeup/Tattoo on area to be treated.  Pregnancy.  Easy bruising.  History of Lupus.  History of Epilepsy.
 
Provider will go over post treatment instructions on how to care for skin.
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Monday -  Thursday 7:30 am - 4pm
Friday 7:30 am - 12pm
ADDRESS
2000 Tybee Ln,
​Lake Charles, La 70605
PHONE:  ​(337) 433-7272
​FAX:   (337) 433-0730
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  • Home
    • Our Team >
      • Michael E. Cormier, MD
      • Brian P. Ford, MD
      • Kevin A. Guidry, MD
      • Lee M. Miller, MD
      • Jenna Roach, MD
      • Jamie Burks, Family Nurse Practitioner
      • Laina Bryant, Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Surgical
    • Mohs Surgery
    • Skin Cancer
    • Photodynamic Therapy
  • Medical
  • SKIN CARE
    • ELTA
    • SKINCEUTICALS
    • Biocorneum
    • Latisse
  • Bill Pay
  • Patient Portal
  • CareCredit
  • Contact
    • News
    • Privacy Notice