WHAT IS IPL AND WHY YOU WANT ONE
After years of sun exposure, most people develop red and brown spots in the skin. There are few cosmetic procedures that treat the overall skin appearance and help reduce irregularities in skin coloration.
Photofacials treat red and brown discolorations in the skin leaving the skin looking smooth an lustrous.
High intensity light is transmitted through a device and is either absorbed by sun spots or pigmented areas, or red areas such as spider veins and hemangiomas. These spots will flake off over a few days while the body’s natural healing process begins, stimulating collagen production and reviving the skin creating a more youthful, uniform glow.
Predominantly used to lessen the appearance of red and brown areas. IPL is used to treat:
- Sun spots
- Rosacea
- Pigmented areas
- Vascular structures visible through the skin
Treatments are typically 30 minutes. Minimal discomfort with treatments similar to the snapping of a rubber band on the skin. Most patients experience minimal down time.
Avoid sun exposure for 4 weeks before and after treatments.
LUMECCA
LUMECCA is a state of the art photofacial. Lumecca optimizes the light emissions to produce treatments which are highly effective. Most patients require only 1-2 treatments to achieve desired results. Treatments are scheduled 4 weeks apart.