Intense pulsed light (IPL), also known as photofacial, is a non-ablative mixture of wavelengths of light which work beneath the skin’s surface to greatly reduce brown spots, discoloration, redness and broken blood vessels. IPL will gradually give your skin a more homogeneous appearance. Photorejuvenation with IPL can also help some to improve skin tone and texture, although this is not the first line of treatment for these concerns. Generally, a series of three treatments are needed for the best results.           

This procedure can take up to 1 hour depending on the size of the treatment area. Both our board-certified dermatologists and licensed aesthetician collaborate using this device.

IPL treats:

• Telangiectasias/broken capillaries (blood vessels)
• Freckles
• Age spots/brown spots/hyperpigmentation
• Rosacea
• Birthmarks
• Port wine stains
• Hemangiomas
• Acne

What to expect:

• Redness and swelling generally occur and feel like a mild sunburn. Flushing and bruising may also occur.
• Freckles and hyperpigmented lesions will gradually turn darker and start to look dry in appearance. These lesions will flake off in 7-10 days. You should not pick or peel these due to increased risk of scarring, rather let the lesions flake off naturally. 
• Vascular lesions will dissipate over 10-14 days. 

Contraindications:

• Sun exposure for 2-4 weeks before and after treatment
• Sunless tanners 2 weeks before treatment
• Active fever blisters or open wounds in treatment area
• Accutane within last 6 months
• Permanent makeup/tattoo on area to be treated
• Pregnancy
• History of lupus
• History of epilepsy