Intense pulsed light therapy is a "quick fix" procedure to rejuvenate the skin and restore a youthful glow with virtually no downtime. IPL stimulates new collagen to form in the skin thereby reducing fine lines, minimizing pore size and acne scars and increasing the elasticity of the skin. IPL also diminishes flushing or the redness of the face associated with Rosacea, reduces brown spots, erases broken capillaries and smoothes rough;y textured skin.
IPL threapy consits of a series of four to six treatments in which an intense flash of light is emitted similar to the flash of a camera. IPL passes through the top layer of skin and penetrates to the deeper layer where blood vessels, pigment cells and collagen are found. Because the epidermis is unharmed, the severe redness and peeling associated with traditional laser skin resurfacing is avoided.
Any skin treated with IPL including skin on the face, neck, chest, back, hands, arms and legs. The actual procedure time varies depending on the size of the area treated. IPL therapy of the full face may take 20 minutes, while treatment of the face, neck and chest may take as long as 45 minutes.
Treatments feel a little like a rubber band being snapped on your skin; anesthesia isn't required.
IPL treatments of freckles or brown spots usually require no downtime and you can return to normal daily activities immediately. Over a two to three week period any brown spots of freckles will darken then flake off. IPL treatments of abnormal redness or vessels usually have minimal downtime although some patients experience purple discoloration as the IPL ruptures the blood vessels. Camouflage makeup can conceal any discoloration and it usually resolves in about a week.
After IPL therapy, it is especially important to wear sunscreen and a hat to avoid sun exposure and prevent discoloration or recurrence of sun damage, brown spots and lines.
If you want to erase skin damage, improve your appearance and look your best, please contact us for more information about IPL or to schedule an appointment.
For manywomen, unwanted hair can be a nightmare. Until now the only options for removing unwanted hair were smelly hair removal creams, sharp razors, stinging wax or painful electrolysis needles. IPL, an advanced approach to beautiful skin, provides the ultimate solution. Now, men and women alike will be pleased with the results made possible by the IPL Laser Hair Removal process.
The IPL process uses intense pulsed light to gently remove unwanted hair, putting an end to routine shaving and waxing. IPL treatments leave your skin looking and feeling smoother and silkier. This patented technology transcends the older, painful hair removal treatments to deliver long lasting results. IPL's wide beam treats larger areas such as the back, shoulders, arms, legs and face rather than treating one hair at a time. Best of all, IPL treatments are a safe, fast, gentle and effective alternative method for hair removal.
The number oftreatments you may require for optimal long-term benefits depends on the area you wish to have treated, the hair density and your hair's growth cycle. Your hair grows in cycles and many factors influence it's growth. Age, ethnicity, weight, hormones, diet, medication and metabolism all playa part in your hair's location, thickness and resilience.
IPL slows the growing capacity of follicles in the growth cycle at the time of the treatment. Since some hair follicles may enter their growth cycle after your treatment, three or four treatments may be required to deliver optimal results. Note: Removing hair does not make it grow back thicker, darker or quicker. The opposite is usually the case. IPL treatments may cause hair to come back slower and thinner.
Electrolysis is a much slower process. With electrolysis, a needle is actually inserted into each hair follicle, one at a time. Once inserted, an electric shock burns the follicle to retard growth. IPL hair removal treatments only use intense pulsed light energy. This is unique because it is relatively painless and unlike the laser hair removal process, IPL works equally well on most skin pigmentations without removing any of the pigment. IPL hair removal can also safely and effectively eliminate hair of all colors: blond, red, brown, black and even white.
With the IPL process, your doctor can gently treat hair in sensitive areas such as the lip or nipples while maintaining a healthy, normal appearance of the surrounding tissue. Treatments can last from a few minutes to a few hours depending on the size of the area being treated. IPL hair removal treatments are relatively painless, yet effective.
After your treatment, the area is cleansed and you can return to your normal activities immediately. Your physician may recommend that you use a specially formulated skin care product line or prescribe a skin care regime especially formulated for your skin type. The use of sun screen is recommended on any treated areas exposed to the sun. This information is intended to supplement, not replace, a consultation with a board certified physician. To find out ifyou could be a candidate for one of these procedures or to learn more information about these procedures, we invite you to contact one of our doctors for a private consultation.
IPL threapy consits of a series of four to six treatments in which an intense flash of light is emitted similar to the flash of a camera. IPL passes through the top layer of skin and penetrates to the deeper layer where blood vessels, pigment cells and collagen are found. Because the epidermis is unharmed, the severe redness and peeling associated with traditional laser skin resurfacing is avoided.
Any skin treated with IPL including skin on the face, neck, chest, back, hands, arms and legs. The actual procedure time varies depending on the size of the area treated. IPL therapy of the full face may take 20 minutes, while treatment of the face, neck and chest may take as long as 45 minutes.
Treatments feel a little like a rubber band being snapped on your skin; anesthesia isn't required.
IPL treatments of freckles or brown spots usually require no downtime and you can return to normal daily activities immediately. Over a two to three week period any brown spots of freckles will darken then flake off. IPL treatments of abnormal redness or vessels usually have minimal downtime although some patients experience purple discoloration as the IPL ruptures the blood vessels. Camouflage makeup can conceal any discoloration and it usually resolves in about a week.
After IPL therapy, it is especially important to wear sunscreen and a hat to avoid sun exposure and prevent discoloration or recurrence of sun damage, brown spots and lines.
If you want to erase skin damage, improve your appearance and look your best, please contact us for more information about IPL or to schedule an appointment.
IPL Hair Removal
For manywomen, unwanted hair can be a nightmare. Until now the only options for removing unwanted hair were smelly hair removal creams, sharp razors, stinging wax or painful electrolysis needles. IPL, an advanced approach to beautiful skin, provides the ultimate solution. Now, men and women alike will be pleased with the results made possible by the IPL Laser Hair Removal process.
What is the IPL Laser Hair Removal process?
The IPL process uses intense pulsed light to gently remove unwanted hair, putting an end to routine shaving and waxing. IPL treatments leave your skin looking and feeling smoother and silkier. This patented technology transcends the older, painful hair removal treatments to deliver long lasting results. IPL's wide beam treats larger areas such as the back, shoulders, arms, legs and face rather than treating one hair at a time. Best of all, IPL treatments are a safe, fast, gentle and effective alternative method for hair removal.
What are the benefits of IPL hair removal?
- - Larger areas may be treated at one time.
- It works equally well with light or dark hair and skin.
- There is less chance for scarring and pigmentation change.
- Less pain and discomfort compared to other hair removal treatments.
- Combines the speed of shaving with the lasting results promised by electrolysis.
- IPL is effective on almost any area of the body where smoother, younger-looking hairfree - skin is desired.
How many treatments will I need?
The number oftreatments you may require for optimal long-term benefits depends on the area you wish to have treated, the hair density and your hair's growth cycle. Your hair grows in cycles and many factors influence it's growth. Age, ethnicity, weight, hormones, diet, medication and metabolism all playa part in your hair's location, thickness and resilience.
IPL slows the growing capacity of follicles in the growth cycle at the time of the treatment. Since some hair follicles may enter their growth cycle after your treatment, three or four treatments may be required to deliver optimal results. Note: Removing hair does not make it grow back thicker, darker or quicker. The opposite is usually the case. IPL treatments may cause hair to come back slower and thinner.
How does the IPL process differ from electrolysis and Laser Hair Removal?
Electrolysis is a much slower process. With electrolysis, a needle is actually inserted into each hair follicle, one at a time. Once inserted, an electric shock burns the follicle to retard growth. IPL hair removal treatments only use intense pulsed light energy. This is unique because it is relatively painless and unlike the laser hair removal process, IPL works equally well on most skin pigmentations without removing any of the pigment. IPL hair removal can also safely and effectively eliminate hair of all colors: blond, red, brown, black and even white.
With the IPL process, your doctor can gently treat hair in sensitive areas such as the lip or nipples while maintaining a healthy, normal appearance of the surrounding tissue. Treatments can last from a few minutes to a few hours depending on the size of the area being treated. IPL hair removal treatments are relatively painless, yet effective.
After your treatment, the area is cleansed and you can return to your normal activities immediately. Your physician may recommend that you use a specially formulated skin care product line or prescribe a skin care regime especially formulated for your skin type. The use of sun screen is recommended on any treated areas exposed to the sun. This information is intended to supplement, not replace, a consultation with a board certified physician. To find out ifyou could be a candidate for one of these procedures or to learn more information about these procedures, we invite you to contact one of our doctors for a private consultation.
