IPL
Intense Pulse Light Laser
A game-changer in skin rejuvenation, expertly tackling pigmentation, rosacea, and sun damage. This versatile therapy uses intense pulsed light to improve skin tone and texture, revealing a more even and youthful appearance.
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Improves irregular pigmentation sun/age spots & melasma
Can improve rosacea, vascular lesions, and more
Stimulates your natural production of collagen
Appear healthier with a youthful glow
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Before and after this treatment, minimize your sun exposure
Dark spots get darker before they improve. This process can last 7-10 days
Maximum results for discoloration is usually seen about the 3rd treatment.
The appearance of fine lines are usually noticeable less after the 3rd treatment.
Chest and neck discoloration require at least 5 treatments
One treatment per decade of life is recommended for optimal results.
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You may use sun-screen and makeup immediately post treatment.
For 3-5 days post treatment (or as long as your skin is pink), the skin should be treated lightly. No harsh creams (glycolics, Benzyl Peroxide, or Retin A). Tepid water only. Avoid sun exposure.
If crusted areas appear after treatment, they should be kept soft with a lubricating cream such as Aquaphor or Vaseline. The darkened areas are scheduled to fall off in 1-4 weeks. The face usually resolves faster than the neck or chest. In the rare possibility that any open areas should occur, Bacitracin may be used, 3 times a day. If crusting occurs, avoid picking at it. Any change in pigmentation will usually resolve in a few months.
Apply 1% hydrocortisone cream to the treated area every 12 hours for the first 48 hours after treatment if needed, i.e., the skin may feel sunburned.
Occasionally swelling occurs the day following treatment. You may take 1 Benadryl tablet as needed every 3-4 hours to reduce swelling.
Moisturize with Aloe Vera gel or any light moisturizer, like Cetaphil.
Chemical Peels or microdermabrasion may be done 2 weeks after treatment, only if all areas of sloughing have resolved.
Use of a sunblock of 30 spf or greater is mandatory. Remember, you are here to resolve sun damage!
Cold Sores: A person who has already had cold sores can experience an outbreak in response to sunlight and trauma. The IPL light can (rarely) trigger one of these outbreaks in someone who has already had cold sores. If you have a history of cold sores, please let us know. We will give you a prescription for an anti-viral medication.
