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 blood vessels. IPL will gradually give your skin a more homogeneous appearance. Photorejuvenation with IPL can also help some to improve skin tone and texture, although this is not the first line of treatment for these concerns. Generally, a series of three treatments are needed for the best results.
This procedure can take up to 1 hour depending on the size of the treatment area. Both our board-certified dermatologists and licensed aesthetician collaborate using this device.
IPL treats:
Telangiectasias/broken capillaries (blood vessels)
Freckles
Age spots/brown spots/hyperpigmentation
Rosacea
Birthmarks
Port wine stains
Hemangiomas
Acne
What to expect:
Redness and swelling generally occur and feel like a mild sunburn. Flushing and bruising may also occur.
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 should not pick or peel these due to increased risk of scarring, rather let the lesions flake off naturally.
Vascular lesions will dissipate over 10-14 days.
Contraindications:
Sun exposure for 2-4 weeks before and after treatment
Sunless tanners 2 weeks before treatment
Active fever blisters or open wounds in treatment area
Accutane within last 6 months
Permanent makeup/tattoo on area to be treated
Pregnancy
History of lupus
History of epilepsy