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Anesthesia:
Local Numbing
Duration:
1 Hour
Recovery:
3-5 Days
What is IPL Photofacial Treatment?
IPL stands for Intense Pulsed Light and focuses on creating an even skin tone. This treatment can also be used to treat:
- Sun spots and age spots
- Hyperpigmentation
- Redness, rosacea, or dilated blood vessels
- Improvement of skin texture
Prior to your IPL Photofacial treatment, there are some steps you should take to ensure best results. First, you should avoid excessive sun exposure and self-tanners 2-4 weeks prior to treatment. You may also be asked to discontinue the use of certain medications. Be sure to protect your skin with sunscreen every day to ensure healthy skin.
What To Expect During My IPL Photofacial Treatment?
During your IPL Photofacial Treatment, you will be given special glasses to protect your eyes. A cool gel will then be placed on the treatment area. The IPL handpiece will be gently applied to the skin and pulses of light will flash. You may feel a slight stinging sensation, like the snapping of a rubber band.
Am I A Good Candidate for IPL Photofacial?
Individuals who are looking for a quick and effective way to eliminate signs of aging and hyperpigmentation can often benefit from IPL Photofacial treatments. This treatment has not been tested on those who are pregnant, so it is best to avoid this treatment if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant.
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Results with IPL Photofacial Treatment
Following your IPL Photofacial treatment, there will be a short recovery period. For treatment of veins or dilated blood vessels, the skin will appear red for 2-5 days. Makeup can be used to cover up this redness after treatment. Bruising may also occur, which should resolve within 1-2 weeks.
For treatment of freckles or age spots, the treatment area may appear darker for 3-7 days following treatment. Crusting may also occur, which can last for 10 days. The lesions will then begin to clear up in about one month.
Most patients need a full series of three to five treatment spaced one month apart to see full results.
You can see some improvement with each treatment, though the more sun damage or redness you have, the more treatments you will need. The total number of treatments will depend on the amount of damage that you wish to treat.