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IPL
What does IPL rejuvenation do?IPL Skin Rejuvenation, also known as Intense Pulsed Light Laser Treatment, revitalises your skin by stimulating collagen production to visibly reduce imperfections, including pigmentation. Benefits include firmer skin, reduced pore size and a more even-textured, youthful appearance.
How long does IPL Skin Rejuvenation last?six months to one yearJust How Long Should IPL Last? The answer to this will vary person to person. However, the results are usually visible for six months to one year depending on a number of factors. These results can be maintained with repeat treatments.
What does IPL treatment do for your skin?IPL therapy uses many wavelengths to fix unwanted skin pigment conditions or vein changes. The light waves pass through the top layer of skin (epidermis) to the targeted lesion, either pigmented or vascular. In IPL treatment for pigment issues: The light heats the pigment cells and destroys them.
Does IPL tighten sagging skin?For example, IPL photofacial is a standard procedure that can help to combat issues such as hyperpigmentation, reduce wrinkles, and tighten lax skin. We are here to help you learn more about the options and services we offer to help you look and feel more confident in your skin.
How many treatments are needed for IPL skin rejuvenation?How many treatments are recommended?
Improvements can be seen with every IPL Rejuvenation treatment, but a course of 4 – 6 treatments is recommended every 4 weeks for maximum benefits.
Before and aftercareAvoid sun exposure (apply sunscreen daily and do not tan at all – including self-tanner) for 4 to 6weeks before and after treatments.Do not use any retinol products (or products containing tretinoin) or exfoliants on the area to betreated for one week. Avoid Accutane (or isotretinoin products) for 6 months prior. Let yourdoctor know if you have a history of hyperpigmentation.If you have a history of fever blisters, notify Dr. Darst. We will write you a prescription for aprophylactic antiviral therapy to start on the day of the treatment to prevent a flare up of coldsores. If you have a current prescription, Valtrex 500mg should be taken by mouth twice daily onthe day before, the day of, and the day after your treatment.You must notify the technician if you have had any cosmetic tattooing on or near the area to betreated.Photosensitizing medications including doxycycline and minocycline should be discontinued threedays prior to the treatment.Anticipate a social “down-time” of 2-5 days before any redness, swelling and sloughing of thesunspots has subsided.On the day of your appointment:Come to your appointment with a clean face- remove all makeup if area to be treated is the face.If applicable, dress so that you may modestly expose the treatment area.
