Consult Required?
Yes – Book Now
Downtime
3 to 7 days
Sessions Needed
Depends on treatment goals
Results Duration
6 months, with touch-ups
Benefits of IPL Laser in Santa Monica
Treat Various Concerns
IPL laser treatment can help you keep premature aging at bay, while also addressing multiple skincare concerns.
Get Treated Anywhere
IPL laser in Santa Monica beautifies areas all over your body, not just your face. We’re here to help you look your best from head to toe.
All at Once
Not only does IPL laser therapy give you smoother and cleaner skin, but it can also get rid of unwanted facial hair.
Consultation
Your aesthetic care journey will start with an individual consultation with a Younique provider. At your consultation, you will discuss your medical history, any concerns you may have, and your goals for treatment.
Through this conversation, you can decide if you’d like to move forward with treatment. Should the IPL laser in Santa Monica align with your goals, we can get your first session scheduled.
Procedure
Typically, treatments can be as long as 30 minutes or as short as 20 minutes. IPL treatment is noninvasive and nonsurgical, minimizing the need for a recovery period.
Your treatment will start with your provider cleansing the area you wish to treat, and they may apply a numbing solution if you’d like. The IPL laser device will target skin discoloration—effectively reducing age spots and redness. This treatment has a dual advantage because as it works to remove undesirable aspects, it also boosts collagen production in the treated area.
For optimal results and upkeep, we recommend touch-up sessions about every 6 months.
Recovery
There are a few things to be prepared for post-treatment:
- Mild sunburn sensation
- Skin redness or slight swelling
- Mild bruising or flaking
- Blistering may happen, but is uncommon
These symptoms are all normal and to be expected, so there’s no need for concern if they do develop. Most patients experienced relief from these concerns within a few days at most. We suggest you use a cold compress and medical-grade skincare products to reduce swelling or discomfort.
Build Your Custom Treatment Plan
The path for your Younique journey begins with this first step.
Is IPL laser therapy painful?
Treatments are typically not painful, and at Younique, our providers do their absolute best to keep procedures as comfortable as possible. However, some patients have reported a slight stinging or burning sensation in the treated area. If needed, we will use a cooling gel to soothe any discomfort.
How many treatments will I need?
Typically, we recommend 3 to 5 sessions spaced 3 to 4 weeks apart to get the absolute best results. The number of sessions will vary based on the treatment goals you discussed with your provider in the initial consultation.
What should I know before my appointment?
Once we first get you scheduled, our staff will make sure you have all of the appropriate pre-care information. We have several recommendations to help you get the best out of your treatment with the IPL laser in Santa Monica:
- Do not use Accutane at least 6 months prior to treatment.
- Avoid tanning in the treated area for 4 weeks prior to treatment.
- Do not use self-tanning products for 2 weeks prior to treatment.
- Stop all Retin-A, Retinol, Renova, glycolics, bleaching creams, and exfoliants 3 to 4 days prior to treatment.
- The treatment area must be free of any open sores, lesions, or skin infections.
- For treatment of pigmented skin lesions, you should consult a specialist if there is a family or personal history of skin cancer, or if you have these concerns.
- Shave any hair present in the area to be treated. Men should shave the beard area twice in succession in order to ensure the closest shave possible.
- If you have elected to use a topical anesthetic, arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled appointment so we can start the numbing process.
- Come to your appointment with a fresh face, no makeup.
- You cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding.
- If you have a history of oral herpes, you must pretreat with an antiviral 3 days before your scheduled visit.
If you’re unsure of anything about your IPL laser therapy, then give us a call! We would be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Do I need to follow any post-care instructions?
Younique Surgery Center and Med Spa recommends the following to best support your IPL photofacial rejuvenation results:
- Use gentle moisturizers to keep your skin hydrated.
- Gently wash your face twice each day with mild facial cleansers.
- Apply makeup sparingly and remove very gently until healing is complete.
- Regularly use sunscreen protection (30 SPF or stronger) and avoid any unprotected sun exposure for 1 month.
- Avoid hot showers for 2 to 3 days after treatment.
- Opt for a facial treatment to clean and hydrate skin after about 2 to 3 weeks.
- Avoid scratching the face after treatment until healing is complete.
Awards & Recognition
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