IPL - INTENSE PULSE LIGHT TREATMENT

IPL is a cosmetic skin treatment used to reduce the signs of aging, pigmentation, vasculature, reduce acne, and/or remove unwanted hair. An IPL treatment uses the power of broadband light to deliver pulses of intense light to penetrate the layers of the skin. There is no down time with this treatment. 

Unlike laser treatments, and IPL device sends out more than one wavelength of pulsating light. It can teat  a range of skin conditions at the same time. After IPL, you may look younger because your skin tone is more even. 

Skin tone, wrinkles, photoaging, skin rejuvenation, photo-facials, sun damage skin, uneven pigmentation, scars, spider veins, vascular lesions, rosacea, acne and unwanted hair. 

IPL works on the same principles as a laser in that light energy is absorbed by targeted cells with color in the skin. The light is then converted to heat energy which causes damage tot the specific targeted area. The light heats cells I the skin and breaks them down and the body removes the damaged tissue naturally. 

IPL will stimulate collagen growth by treating a deeper layer of skin, while improving texture, and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. 

During the procedure you may feel a pinching sensation. Some individuals have described this as a feeling similar to an elastic band being snapped on the skin. Sensation is moderate to very tolerable. 

• Your skin may be temperature sensitive for several days after treatment. Brown spots and freckles will appear darker while healing. 
• It should take 4-6 weeks to see the full results and 2-3 treatments may be required to achieve an optimum result. 
• The sessions are designated to provide no downtime however, occasionally you may find that your cheeks and under eye areas are slightly puffy after treatment. You may use cold compresses (5 min on and 10 min off) several times an hour to help ease both redness and swelling. 
• Sleeping with your head elevated for the first night will also help decrease any swelling you may experience. 
• Redness around the treated area for a few hours to days. 
• Freckles and age spots may darken for 3-7 (or longer) before starting to fade. 
• Skin flaking for up to 10 days (DO NOT PICK)
• Minor bruising that may last 2 weeks or less. 
• Average appointment time depending on size of area is 30-45 mins. 

• No hot showers 48 hours after treatment.
• For 2 days after treatment avoid taking aspirin, ibuprofen, drinking alcohol, heavy exertion and activities which may cause skin flushing. 
• Avoid harsh products such as retinols and glycolic acid products for one week after each session.
• Avoid direct sunlight on the treated area and use sunscreen with SPF 30 or greater for 4-6 weeks. 
• No swimming for a week, especially in pools with chemicals such as chlorine
• No strenuous exercise for 48 hours. You can hit the gym after 2 days post treatment unless you are still having redness.
• No hot tubs or Jacuzzis for 48 hours. 
• Avoid activities that cause excessive perspiration for 24 hours
• Do NOT pick or remove any loose or peeling skin.
• No electrolysis, facial waxing, or depilatories (hair removal products) for 14 days after treatment. 

• It is imperative that you avoid significant sun exposure and tanning beds for at least 4 weeks prior to your treatment. 
• Avoid applying self-tanner for 2 weeks prior to treatment. 
• Avoid aspirin and ibuprofen for one week prior to your treatment. Inform the doctor/spa staff if you are taking blood thinners or regularly take aspirin or ibuprofen. 
• Avoid alcohol for 2 days prior to treatment. 
• Inform the doctor/spa staff if you have taken Accutane (oral acne medication) in the past year. 
• If possible arrive without creams or make-up on treatment area.
• Allow approximately 45 minutes for your appointment depending on the size of the treatment area.
• Pre-treatment photos will be taken. 
• Just prior to treatment, you will be given eye shields to protect your eyes. 

•  Pigment - it will take 4-6 weeks to see full results from a single treatment, however you should see dark spots fade and slough off within a week. If you complete a series of treatments about ne month apart, the maximum results will be visible in 2-3 months after the last treatment. 
• Veins - The results of IPL begin to appear right after treatment and continue to improve over the next few days to weeks. It does take some time fort veins to fully collapse and be reabsorbed by the body, so full results cannot be seen right away.

No, children are not allowed in the treatment room when laser treatments are being performed, if your child/children are over 13 and able to sit in the lobby by themselves then they are ok to come. Anyone you bring in the room with you has to be 18 and over and will have to wear protective eyewear during the treatment. 

• Depending on area price ranges from $250 - $500 per treatment. 
• Packages are available with a percentage off when purchased up front.