What is IPL Photorejuvenation?
IPL Photorejuvenation can treat a variety of benign skin conditions. The broad spectrum of light used in IPL Photorejuvenation treatments is absorbed by the target tissue, and is then removed by the body's natural processes, providing dramatic improvements in the appearance of age spots, sun spots, sun damage, freckles, rosacea and more. IPL (intense pulsed light) or photofacial, is a non-surgical, non-invasive treatment used to correct skin damage without disrupting the skins surface. The IPL treatment may be used on the face as well as other areas of the body such as the hands, chest, arms or shoulders. Intense Pulsed Light treatments are tailored to individual conditions and skin types, and may be helpful in achieving smoother, youthful, vital and less blemished skin.
Both men and woman of all ages can be treated and IPL is fast, and virtually painless. The results are dramatic and after a series of treatments, the skin appears smother and more uniform and revitalized.
How does IPL Photorejuvenation work?
IPL delivers intense pulses of light into the skin, these wave lenghts are customized to the individual needs of your skin. During your consultation, your doctor will decide which to use. The light targets brown and red colors within the skin, thus diminishing age spots and redness while stimulating the formation of collagen in the skin.
Are there any side effects associated with IPL?
IPL is a safe procedure that has little known side effects. Normal skin color generally returns within three months, although one may rarely see permanent color change. Scarring may occur in less than 1% of cases. Rarely, some individuals develop bruising. Slight swelling of the treated area can occur, but is temporary.