If you want to get rid of dark spots, reduce acne scarring, calm down redness and tighten pores, then you might want to try out intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy.
Proven to be one of the most effective treatments, regular sessions can help even out your skin tone and leave you looking fresh and youthful! Keep reading to learn more about IPL.
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)
IPL treatments are a type of non-invasive skin rejuvenation procedure that uses bursts of high-intensity light to improve the appearance and texture of the skin. IPL can be used to treat a variety of skin conditions, such as:
- Sun Damage
- Age Spots
- Acne
- Acne Scars
- Fine Lines
- Wrinkles
- Freckles
- Rosacea
- Broken Capillaries
- Vascular and Pigmented Lesions
- Dilated Blood Vessels (Spider Veins)
Beautify Your Skin With the Effectiveness of IPL
Here are some ways that IPL treatments can beautify your skin:
- Reduce sun damage and age spots. IPL treatments can help to minimize the appearance of sun damage and age spots by breaking down the excess pigment in the skin. This can result in a more even skin tone and a more youthful appearance.
- Smooth out fine lines and wrinkles. IPL can stimulate collagen production in the skin, which can help to smooth out fine lines and wrinkles. Collagen is a protein that provides the skin with structure and elasticity.
- Improve the appearance of acne scarring. The treatment can improve the appearance of acne scarring by stimulating collagen production and promoting the growth of healthy new skin cells.
- Reduce redness and broken capillaries. IPL treatments can help to reduce redness and broken capillaries by targeting the blood vessels that cause these skin concerns. It can also help to improve the overall appearance and tone of the skin.
- Improve skin texture. IPL treatments can help to improve the texture of the skin, resulting in a smoother, more radiant complexion.
How IPL Works
To come up with the right treatment plan, your provider will assess your skin and discuss your concerns and objectives during your initial consultation.
Here’s what to expect during the treatment:
- Your provider will gently cleanse your skin.
- They’ll ask you to put on protective goggles.
- Your provider will apply a cooling gel or topical anesthetic before moving the device across the treatment area.
Is the treatment painful? According to some patients, the light pulses feel like the snapping of rubber bands against the skin, but otherwise, the sensation is pretty tolerable.
IPL helps get rid of pigmentation by transmitting heat to the pigmented areas. The underlying pigmentation will then be pulled to the surface and will flake off over the next few days. The device also emits heat to stimulate the body’s natural collagen production, leaving you with smaller pores and firmer, smoother skin.
The procedure has no downtime and you can return to your normal activities afterward. Common side effects are inflamed and sensitive skin, but these usually go away after a couple of days.
If age spots, wrinkles, and freckles are a big concern for you, visit us here at Hebe Medical Spa and let our highly trained providers in Fishkill, NY and Latham, NY offices assess if you’re a good candidate for an IPL treatment.
Call us now and schedule your appointment today!
