IPL, Photo Facial, Photo Rejuvenation
After careful assessment of your skin and complexion, we select which light, laser, or combination of therapies will meet your needs. One of the most popular options is photo rejuvenation with IPL.
IPL is effective, affordable, and requires no downtime. Patients appreciate IPL because the treatment takes little time and results are realized quickly.
IPL intense pulsed light treatments treat a variety of skin conditions:
- Vascular birthmarks/Port-wine stains
- Sun damage
- Age spots/sun-induced freckles
- Broken capillaries/telangiectasias
- Irregular pigmentation
- Minor skin texture abnormalities
- Rosacea
- Fine lines
Common treatment areas include the face, neck, chest, hands and legs. IPL treatments are most commonly provided in a series of 3-6 treatments, resulting in gradual and impressive results.
The treatment takes about 30 minutes for the full face (treatment times may be longer or shorter when treating multiple areas or smaller areas) and treatments are scheduled 2-3 weeks apart. The end result is even, luminous, younger looking skin.
What is the cost of IPL treatment?
Treatments average $300-$450 per session, depending upon single or package treatment purchases.
What is IPL?
IPL (intense-pulsed light) is a light treatment that targets unwanted pigment and vascular irregularities in the skin.
How does IPL work?
Areas of the skin that carry excess pigmentation absorb the light energy and become damaged. The body’s natural healing process takes effect to eradicate the lesion or discoloration.
Who should consider IPL treatment or photo rejuvenation?
Those with fair skin who exhibit one or more of the conditions listed above.
What are the risks or possible side effects of IPL?
Short-term side effects such as hyperpigmentation,( intensified pigment) hypopigmentation (lack of pigment), swelling, and blisters have occurred in research studies with IPL. In effort to help prevent these occurrences, we take all possible safety precautions and monitor patients closely during treatment.
Are there different types of IPL?
There are different IPL devices on the market that may be more or less effective. The IPL system used in our office is made by Lumenis.
How is IPL different from Vbeam or Pulsed Dye Laser?
Vbeam is specific to reds and can be used in conjunction with the IPL to more effectively treat both brown and red skin imperfections. IPL is broad-spectrum light and draws pigment up from the skin. The initial reaction for browns is to darken, and the reds will appear more flushed.
How is IPL different from Fraxel?
Fraxel is a more intense treatment and is effective in treating melasma, but Fraxel is most effective and appealing to patients with acne scarring, fine lines, and surface concerns. Again, we may choose to do both treatments on a patient with multiple concerns, but figuratively speaking, IPL is like an eraser for color, and Fraxel improves canvas texture-
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Patient below treated with IPL, one treatment
