IPL (INTENSE PULSE LIGHT)
If you are troubled by sun or age spots on your face, hands, chest, legs or arms or you have some freckles, I have something I think you are going to like. The IPL (Intense Pulse Light) technology
allows me to safely and effectively remove sun or age spots and freckles in just a few treatments. The procedure is quick, effective, and very safe. The signs of sun damage will flake off after
two or three treatments, leaving clear, younger looking skin.
WHAT AREAS CAN BE TREATED?
Virtually any part of your body with uneven skin tone, diffused redness, or sun and age spots can be safely treated. The face, chest, shoulders and arms are the most popular areas for treatment
because they have typically had the most sun exposure. Discrete brown spots, excessively ruddy complexions and skin densely covered with freckles respond well to treatment.
WHAT DOES THE TREATMENT DO?
The visible light delivered by the IPL (Intense Pulse Light) procedure is selectively absorbed by the pigmented spots and red areas on your skin. It’s the heating of the pigmented cells that cause
the therapeutic effect.
WHAT DO TREATMENTS FEEL LIKE?
When the hand piece is placed on your skin, it will feel cool and comfortable. When the pulse of light is delivered, you may feel a mild, brief pinching sensation.
HOW LONG WILL THE TREATMENT TAKE?
The actual treatment will only take a few minutes. And, since there is no need to apply gel or any topical anesthetic, your total appointment time can easily fit within your lunch hour.
HOW MANY TREATMENTS WILL NEED?
Typically, one or two treatments are sufficient to see dramatic results. Additional treatments may be required for very large or dark spots, densely freckled areas, or excessively sun damaged skin.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE TREATMENT?
Immediately following the treatment, the spots may start to darken. You may notice a slight reddening of the surrounding skin. This typically subsides within a couple of hours. Over the course
of the next one to three weeks, darkened spots will fade and flake off. Your mottled complexion will clear.
WHEN WILL I SEE RESULTS?
Many patients see significant improvement within two to three weeks of treatment. Your complexion will be clearer and younger looking. However, your final result may not be apparent for a month
or more.
WILL THE SPOTS AND REDNESS REAPPEAR OVER TIME?
Over time, new spots may appear if there is sufficient sun exposure. These too can be removed. Remember to liberally apply sunscreen when outdoors to minimize sun damage and the appearance of new
spots and excessive redness.
