Intense Pulsed Light

Service Description

Intense pulsed light (IPL) is a cosmetic skin treatment. People may use it to reduce the signs of aging, pigmentation, vasculature, reduce acne, or remove unwanted hair. An IPL treatment uses the power of broadband light to deliver pulses of intense light to penetrate the layers of the skin. What are some indications for IPL? Skin tone, wrinkles, photoaging, skin rejuvenation, photo-facials, sun damaged skin, uneven pigmentation, scars, spider veins, vascular lesions, rosacea, acne. IPL will stimulate collagen growth by treating a deeper layer of skin, while improving texture, and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. What to expect? • Your skin may be temperature sensitive for several days after treatment. Brown spots and freckles will appear darker while healing. • It should take 4-6 weeks to see the full result and 2-3 treatments may be required to achieve an optimum result. • The sessions are designed to provide no downtime however, occasionally you may find that your cheeks and under eye areas are slightly puffy after treatment. You may use cold compresses (5 minutes on and 10 minutes off) several times an hour to help ease both redness and swelling. • Sleeping with your head elevated for the first night will also help decrease any swelling you may experience. • Redness around the treated area for a few hours to days. • Freckles and age spots may darken for three to seven days before starting to fade. • Skin flaking for up to 10 days. • Minor bruising that may last two weeks or less.- What to avoid after IPL • No hot showers for 48 hours. • For 2 days after a treatment avoid taking aspirin, Ibuprofen, drinking alcohol, heavy exertion and activities which may cause skin flushing. • Avoid harsh topical products such as retinols and glycolic acid products for one week after each session. • Avoid direct sunlight on the treated area and use a sunscreen with SPF 30 or greater for 4 to 6 weeks after treatment. • No swimming for a week, especially in pools with chemicals such as chlorine. • No strenuous exercise for 48 hours. You can hit the gym after about 2 days post-therapy. • No hot tubs or Jacuzzis for 48 hours. • Avoid activities that cause excessive perspiration for 24 hours. • Do not pick at or remove any loosening or peeling skin.- Before your appointment • Avoid applying self-tanner for 2 weeks prior to treatment. • Avoid alcohol for 2 days prior to treatment. • No electrolysis, facial waxing, or depilatories (hair removal products) f