| |
| How does IPL (Fotofacial) work? |
IPL delivers high intensity pulses of
broadband light that is different from the narrow band light of
lasers. This Intense Pulsed Light is delivered to the deeper parts of the skin
(dermis) and leaves the superficial aspect of the skin (epidermis)
untouched. The thermal effect of IPL targets brown and red spots and also causes production of
new collagen, leading to improvement in fine lines.
|
| |
| What are IPL’s advantages? |
IPL does not damage the skin surface, unlike
dermabrasion and laser resurfacing, therefore there is virtually
no recovery time. An IPL treatment can be done over a lunch hour. It takes approximately 30-45 minutes. |
| |
| What are IPL’s disadvantages? |
Given that there is little damage to the skin surface, several
treatments may be required to achieve the maximum effect. For best
results, approximately 4-6 treatments, spaced 3-4 weeks apart,
may be needed.
Side effects can include transient redness and dark pigment
resembling coffee grinds in the treated area that eventually slough off in 7 days.
|
| |
| IPL treats a wide variety of skin conditions: |
• Sun damage
• Rosacea/flushing/redness
• Broken capillaries
• Brown spots
• Age spots
• Sun-induced freckles on the hands, chest, and face
• Stimulates new collagen growth |
| |
| Is there downtime? |
| There is virtually no recovery time. |
