IPL

Intense Pulse Light (IPL) Therapy

  • Intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy, also known as a photofacial, is a way to improve the color and texture of your skin without surgery. It can undo some of the visible damage caused by sun exposure -- called photoaging. The treatment can be done any where on your body, including your face, neck, hands, or chest.

    IPL may help if you have red, brown, or splotchy skin because of a health condition.

  • IPL uses light energy to target a certain color in your skin.

  • It works best if you have pale or light brown skin. Talk to your dermatologist if you want to lessen or get rid of:

    • Acne

    • Birthmarks

    • Stretch marks

    • Liver or age spots

    • Broken blood vessels

    • Brown spots, also called liver or age spots

    • Dark spots from hormonal changes

    • Discolored skin

    • Fine wrinkles

    • Freckles

    • Redness from rosacea

    • Scars

    • Spider veins

  • IPL treatment is safe when done by a trained technician. But it could cause hormonal brown spots to flare up. You could have other unwanted side effects.

    Your skin could:

    • Scar

    • Hurt

    • Swell

    • Bleed

    • Become infected

    • Change color

    • Get crusty

    • Blister

IPL Treatment

Pre / Post Care

  • Before the procedure, don’t:

    • Avoid unprotected sun exposure. Too much sun up to two months before the procedure can cause permanent irregular pigmentation in treated areas.

    • Tan in the sun, in a tanning bed, or with tanning creams for 4 weeks before treatment

    • Wax, or get a chemical peel or collagen shots for 2 weeks before

    • Wear perfume, makeup, deodorant, or any skin irritants

    • Take aspirin or another drug that can make you bleed more

    • Take any medication that will make you sun-sensitive (for example, the antibiotic doxycycline )

  • Topical numbing cream will be applied to the treatment area(s) for 60 minutes before treatment starts.

    After that, our laser technician will clean the treatment area(s) and rub ultrasound gel on your clean skin. You’ll wear dark glasses to protect your eyes. The handheld IPL device will go right on your body. The session will probably last 20-30 minutes.

    While most people are fine with the light pulses, the treatment could sting a little. It might feel like someone is snapping a rubber band on you.

  • It may feel like you have a sunburn for 4-6 hours after you’re finished. Ice packs or a cool washcloth can help you feel better.

    Your skin may be red or bruised for a day or two. Some of your brown spots may get darker, but they should peel off within a few weeks.

    While you heal:

    • Don’t put on makeup if your skin hurts.

    • Use moisturizing lotion.

    • Protect yourself with sunscreen. Make sure it has an SPF of at least 30 and a physical blocker such as zinc. Reapply it every 2 hours, even if it’s not sunny outside.

    • Wash your face with a cleanser for sensitive skin.

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