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.
Provider will go over post treatment instructions on how to care for skin.