Take years off your complexion with IPL Photofacial
Between the sun, harsh cleansers, pollution, and aging, our skin can become dull and wrinkled (two of our least favorite words). Thankfully, with Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy, you don’t have to be stuck with skin issues. Think of IPL as a multi-tasker—from age spots to sun damage, it can pretty much tackle it all.
The IPL Photofacial treatment uses short blasts of high-intensity light to produce younger-looking skin that’s firmer and more even in tone and texture. With little recovery time and no surgery, you’ll start wondering if this anti-aging, skin-rejuvenating, sun damage-reversing treatment is magic. (It’s not, it’s just science.)
How does IPL work?
The light energy will gently heat the upper layers of your skin. The heat absorbed by the targeted areas will stimulate your skin cells to regenerate new collagen. This process will restore your skin to its natural beauty, blending its natural colors and making it smoother, more vibrant, and younger-looking. In addition, the photothermal energy eliminates the fine vessels that cause redness and reduces the unwanted melanin that produces pigmented lesions. The IPL machine is equipped with advanced cooling features, allowing the use of high-powered energy with minimal discomfort. IPL is a safe, effective approach to younger-looking skin. It is recommended that individuals undergo treatment two to four times per year for optimal results.
What can we treat with IPL?
- Pigmented Lesions & Sun damage
- Vascular Lesions (small blood vessels)
- Freckles
- Rosacea
- Age Spots
- Uneven Skin Texture
The Lumenis Stellar M22 IPL treats:
- Sun spots
- Age spots
- Rosacea
- Freckles
- Birthmarks
- Port wine stains
- Sun damage
- Spider veins on the face (telangiectasias)
- Cherry angiomas
- Poikiloderma
Before Treatment
- No sun exposure or tanning beds for 2 weeks prior to treatment
- No spray tans or fake tans for 2 weeks prior to treatment
- No other laser treatments or chemical peels to area being treated in past 6 weeks
- No Accutane in the past year
- Avoid Retinol products for 2 weeks prior to treatment
- No open sores or fever blisters in area to be treated
You are not a candidate for IPL if you have a darker skin tone or have melasma
We’ll ask you to avoid medications that make you more light-sensitive but always consult your doctor before stopping prescribed medications.
During Treatment
Treatments are quick and usually take about 30-60 minutes.
During the treatment, your skin may appear slightly red and swollen. This is a normal reaction.
You might feel a slight warming of the skin and mild discomfort during treatment.
After Treatment
You’ll be asked to avoid scented lotions, exfoliants, and aggressive scrubbing.
It’s normal for freckles and sunspots to initially get darker and they usually flake off within one to three weeks.
You might feel something like a sunburn after the treatment, but an ice pack should help.
Wear a SPF of 30 or more EVERY day!! SPF will be important in maintaining your results and preventing hyperpigmentation.
No sun exposure or tanning bed for 2 weeks following treatment.
Immediately following treatment, you can expect to see mild redness, and it may feel like a slight sunburn in the treated area. This should dissipate after a few hours, but in some cases, it could last a day or two. You can start to see healthier looking skin just several days after treatment. Sunspots, age spots, and or broken blood vessels usually begin to clear up in one to two weeks.
How many treatments do I need?
We recommend 3-5 IPL treatments performed 1 month apart, initially, and then 1-2 treatments per year thereafter to maintain.
The results of your series of IPL treatments typically are apparent for 6-12 months