Intense Pulsed Light, commonly known as IPL, Photo Rejuvination or Photo Facial, delivers high intensity computer controlled pulses of light that penetrate the skin and heat the sub-surface layers. The heating action damages or destroys problem conditions like excess pigment seen as "Sun Spots" and unwanted spider veins, while stimulating healthy, new collagen.
A series of IPL treatments can offer the benefits of a medium depth laser resurfacing or chemical peel without blisters, burns or long recovery time.
Who Are the Best Candidates for IPL?
These treatments are best for those who have, Red, flushed faces (This can be reduced by 80 to 90 percent!), Sun-damaged skin, Hyper-pigmentation and enlarged pores.
What Are Treatments Like?
Generally, 6 treatments are recommended at 3-week intervals. Each full-face treatment takes about 45 minutes. Many patients describe the sensation to be like the snap of a rubber band on the skin. There is no discomfort following the treatment. The depth and degree of heat is highly controlled, so there are few risks and you may resume most normal activities right after an IPL treatment. Your skin may appear flushed, and tiny capillaries may appear more visible. Brown spots can also appear darker and you may experience some slight swelling, but all these changes fade over a period of hours to a few days.
What Results Can I Expect?
Beginning with your first treatment, your skin will have a more even tone, with a smoother look and feel. Sunspots will fade, pore size will shrink, and fine wrinkle lines are reduced. Skin redness, flushing and dilated capillaries gradually decrease. Intense Pulsed Light treatments offer a very high measure of patient satisfaction.
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Photodynamic Therapy For Sun Damage
There is a new treatment approved for use in North America called
Photodyanmic Therapy (PDT). PDT is a non-invasive treatment and
works in conjunction with light or laser sources. PDT provides a
remarkable advance in the treatment of sun damaged skin,
precancerous spots, rosacea and acne. PDT therapy can often
eradicate sun spots that could become skin cancer.
PDT is used in our clinic to supplement and enhance IPL and/or
Blu-U treatments. We will assess your skin and make appropriate
recommendations. PDT may be used to boost IPL photorejuvenation
therapy thus improving skin tone and texture, reduce pore size and
significantly improve the red and brown discoloration of skin from
sun damage or flushing. PDT may be recommended to treat
rosacea, sun damage or acne. A program will be tailored to your
needs and lifestyle.
What's the difference between IPL, Blu-U and photodynamic
therapy (PDT)?
IPL photorejuvenation and Blu-U are two treatments which use a
source of light to treat skin. Photodynamic therapy is combination of
one of these above treatments with a topically applied solution
(Levulan). The solution enhances the effects of IPL
Photorejuvenation and Blu-U treatments.
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