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IPL Photofacial Rejuvenation

Intense Pulsed Light Photofacial Rejuvenation

Intense Pulsed Light Photofacial Rejuvenation (IPL), as the name implies, uses high intensity light to erase skin damage without disrupting the skin’s surface. IPL requires almost no recovery time [you can apply makeup 2 hours after treatment] and is effective on the face, neck, décolleté, chest and hands.

Unlike laser resurfacing, there are no wounds to heal and as such, no disruption in your daily activities.

While certain lasers are used to treat red spots, others to treat brown discoloration, and still others for skin resurfacing, no technology provides both the improvement in skin color and texture as an IPL treatment – all without the slightest interruption in your busy lifestyle.

The ideal IPL candidate is someone who demonstrates photo aging. While IPL can improve fine lines and wrinkles, it will not improve, to a significant degree, sagging of the facial structures and is not a substitute for some of the more aggressive techniques.

How It Works

Before	During	After

IPL is ideal for: - Enlarged pores, - Fine Lines and Wrinkles, - Rosacea and reddish discoloration, - Lentigenes, Melasma and other brown pigmentation disorders, and dull complexions. After a series of treatments, you will see a significant reduction of unwanted pigmentation and the appearance of a smoother, revitalized, more youthful looking skin.

Telangectasia

Before	After
Female with broken capillaries, before and after 3 IPL treatments Courtesy of Robert Weiss, MD, Hunt Valley, Maryland

Rosacea

Before	After
Female with Rosacea, before and after 4 IPL treatments Courtesy of Beverly Kemsly, MD, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Sun Damage

Before	After
Female with sun damage, before and after 3 IPL treatments Courtesy of Nathan Trookman, MD, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Mottled Pigmentation

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Female with pigmented sun damage, before and after 4 IPL treatments Courtesy of Patrick Bitter, Jr, MD, Campbell, California

Changes in Skin Texture

Before	After
Female with fine lines, before and after 4 IPL treatments Courtesy of James Brazil, MD, Bellvue, Washington

Age Spots

Before	After
Female with age spots, before and after 1 IPL treatment Courtesy of Franklin Johnson, MD, Mineola, New York

Frequently Asked Intense Pulsed Light Photofacial Rejuvenation Questions

What is IPL Photofacial Rejuvenation?
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Photofacial Rejuvenation is a cosmetic surgery procedure which can improve the appearance of skin damage using high intensity light. IPL may be used on the face, neck, décolleté, chest and hands. It is effective in the treatment of fine lines and wrinkles, enlarged pores, rosacea and reddish discoloration, lentigenes, melasma and other brown pigmentation disorders, and dull complexions. There is no downtime and the result is a rejuvenated, more youthful appearance.

What areas of the body can be treated with IPL Photofacial Rejuvenation?
The face, neck, décolleté, chest and hands can be treated with IPL Photofacial Rejuvenation

What can IPL Photofacial Rejuvenation be used to treat?
IPL Photofacial Rejuvenation can be used to treat a variety of skin imperfections including fine lines and wrinkles, rosacea and reddish discoloration, enlarged pores, lentigenes, melasma and other brown pigmentation disorders, and dull complexions.

Who is a candidate for IPL Photofacial Rejuvenation?
Candidates for IPL Photofacial Rejuvenation include men and women who are looking to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, discoloration, enlarged pores and other skin damage. Ideal candidates are those who demonstrate photo aging.