Services
IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)
Description
<span data-metadata=""><span data-buffer="">Benefits of IPL
IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) treatments provide versatile benefits for skin rejuvenation. They effectively address sun damage, age spots, freckles, rosacea, and vascular lesions. By targeting melanin and hemoglobin with broad-spectrum light pulses, IPL breaks down pigmented lesions and reduces redness, resulting in a more even skin tone and texture. Moreover, IPL stimulates collagen production for firmer, smoother skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
FAQs
What level of discomfort accompanies an IPL treatment?
Patients typically only encounter mild discomfort during FotoFacial treatments, often described as a slight stinging sensation. To enhance comfort, SpaMedica offers various amenities such as topical numbing cream, forced air cooling, and laughing gas.
What does Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) involve and how does it work?
Intense pulsed light (IPL) is a non-invasive treatment method that emits concentrated bursts of light. These bursts target hemoglobin and melanin, resulting in damage to these structures, which the body then either absorbs or eliminates.
Is a Photofacial good for all skin types?
IPL photofacial treatments are effective across all skin types, though some may achieve better results when combined with another procedure. With very dark skin types may find greater benefit from treatments such as PicoFacial and other non-light-based options.
Is it ok to apply makeup following an IPL treatment?
Patients are advised against wearing makeup immediately after an IPL photofacial treatment. However, they can resume wearing makeup shortly afterward. Once the redness subsides, makeup can be applied, though it's recommended to apply moisturizer beforehand.
How many treatments do you need to see results?
Typically, patients need a series of five IPL laser treatments, spaced three weeks apart, to attain the desired outcomes.