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IPL Photo-Rejuvenation Frequently asked questions about IPL Photo-Rejuvenation
What is Intense Pulse Light IPL Photo-Rejuvenation?
Intense Pulse Light Photo-Rejuvenation is a new treatment method that
uses light energy to improve the appearance of sun-damaged skin, rosacea,
wrinkles and other skin imperfections.
IPL
can:
Pulses of light are moved over the skin surface. Light energy is converted
into heat energy that selectively destroys brown age spots and unwanted
enlarged red blood vessels. This energy also affects oil glands and
collagen to decrease the size of skin pores and improve fine wrinkles.
It is highly recommended that patients protect their skin from the
sun for at least two weeks before treatment so that the skin is not
tanned. All makeup, moisturizers, sunscreen, etc., should be washed
off before treatment.
Most
areas
can be treated, though the most popular areas are the face, neck and
back of the hands. An appointment time of 15 minutes is made for small
areas and 30 minutes for larger areas like the whole face or legs.
Actual treatment time is usually 1 to 15 minutes.
There is usually no recovery time and you can resume normal activities
immediately after treatment. There
will likely be redness in the treated area immediately following treatment,
usually lasting less than an hour, and on rare occasions it may last
up to 3 days. Mild blistering rarely occurs and clears in a few days.
Post treatment pigmentation changes may be noted on occasion, but
it is treatable. The brown age spots will turn darker in color before
they flake off in about a week. Mild swelling of the face can occur,
particularly in patients with facial redness or rosacea. It usually
is most noticeable under the eyes and can last for a few days. Some
permanent hair loss in the treated area can occur.
Intense pulse light treatment produces very short-lived (fractions
of a second) flashes of light that cause a transient hot discomfort
followed be a sunburn like sensation that usually lasts for an hour
or so, but can last longer. To minimize any discomfort, we recommend
you apply a topical anesthetic cream before the scheduled treatment
time. You should discuss the use of this cream with one of our staff
beforehand. We supply clietns with a cold gel pad to place on their
skin as needed to soothe any discomfort immediately after treatment.
For treatment of blood vessels and brown age spots, usually only one
to three treatments is/are needed. Treatments are usually separated
a month apart. For maximal effects on skin wrinkles, a series of five
treatments are generally recommended, and it is possible that a subsequent
treatment will be necessary in future years. Caring for your skin
properly will help diminish the need for future treatments. The will
provide you with a skin care regimen to help prolong the benefits
of IPL Photo-Rejuvenation treatment.
Patients who are pregnant, have a sun-sensitive disorders like lupus,
are sun-tanned (or people planning on getting a lot of sun exposure
in the first 3 or 4 weeks after treatment), or are using a tanning
bed, should not be treated. During the consultation, your technicians
will review your situation and advise.
Call
703-288-0085 for prices and for your free consultation.
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