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Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Therapy
Intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy is a “quick-fix”
procedure requiring virtually no downtime to rejuvenate the skin
and restore a youthful glow. IPL stimulates new collagen to form
in the skin thereby reducing fine lines, minimizing pore size and
acne scars, and increasing skin elasticity. Intense pulsed light
also diminishes flushing or redness of the face associated with
Rosacea, reduces brown spots, erases broken capillaries, and smoothes
roughly textured skin.
IPL therapy consists of a series of 4 to 6 treatments,
in which an intense flash of light is emitted similar to the flash
of a camera. IPL passes through the top layer of skin (epiderrmis)
and penetrates to the deeper layer (dermis) where blood vessels,
pigment cells, and collagen are found. Because the epidermis is
unharmed, the severe redness and peeling associated with traditional
laser skin resurfacing is
avoided.
Any skin can be treated with IPL including skin on
the face, neck, chest, back, hands, arms, and legs. The actual procedure
time varies depending on the size of the area treated. IPL therapy
of the full face may take 20 minutes, while treatment of the face,
neck and chest may take as long as 45 minutes.
Topical cream anesthesia can be applied one to one
and a half hours prior to intense pulsed light treatment to reduce
any stinging sensation. Abnormal blood vessels are typically not
anesthetized due to constriction and blanching of the blood vessels,
making visualization of the vessels difficult.
IPL treatments of freckles or brown spots usually
require no downtime, and you can return to normal daily activities
immediately. Over a 2 to 3 week period any brown spots or freckles
will darken and then flake off. IPL treatments of abnormal redness
or vessels usually have minimal downtime, as well, although some
patients experience purple discoloration as the intense pulsed light
ruptures the blood vessels. Camouflage makeup can conceal any discoloration,
and it usually resolves in about a week.
After IPL therapy, it is especially important to wear sunscreen
and a hat to avoid sun exposure and prevent discoloration or recurrence
of sun damage, brown spots, and lines.
If you want to erase skin damage, improve your appearance,
and look your best, please contact
us for more information about Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) or
to schedule an appointment.
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