Skin Rejuvination (Photo Facial)

Intense Pulsed Light Skin Treatments are a safe, effective and popular way to improve the signs of aging on the face, neck, chest, arms and hands.
This procedure typically requires 4 to 6 sessions of about 20 minutes each, performed at three-week intervals. Several IPL™ treatments are required to provide gradual, natural-looking improvement with very low risk. Thereafter, 1 or 2 maintenance sessions a year are recommended.

IPL™ Skin Treatments are recognized for a very high measure of client satisfaction. This is because the process treats the full face, neck, chest or hands, rather than addressing a single isolated area or imperfection. With a series of treatments, IPL™ technology can help restore a more youthful appearance without client ”downtime" or the prolonged recovery necessary after other types of treatments. In fact, many people even schedule their sessions during their lunch breaks.

Applications

IPL™ Technology:

• Improves the appearance of aged and sun-damaged skin (photo-ageing)
• Removes age spots (sun-induced freckles), and most benign brown pigments (mottled pigmentation ).
• Removes redness caused by broken capillaries. Aging, sun exposure and other factors can cause the appearance of broken capillaries and blood vessels on the face known as telangiectasias, which appear as spider veins. Sometimes broken capillaries can cause a diffused redness in the skin, called erythema, a source of social embarrassment for many people. Rosacea is another common skin condition that is characterized by diffused erythema. All of these conditions respond well to IPL™.
• • Removes varicose veins. During treatment, IPL™ is absorbed by the blood in these small veins, heating and destroying the vessels. Over time the destroyed veins are reabsorbed and disappear.

The Procedure

A brief consultation with one of our highly-trained IPL™ specialists should provide all the information needed.

Before each session begins, system settings are computer-customized according to skin color and type and the area of the body being treated. Treatment begins by conducting test spots to determine the client's skin response to different device settings.

Next, a cold gel (similar to ultrasound gel) is usually spread over the treatment area. This helps keep the skin cool and focus the light treatment. Clients wear special eyewear to protect the eyes from the bright light.

The smooth, glass surface of the IPL™ handpiece is then moved over the treatment area, while light-based energy is emitted in highly controlled flashes or pulses. IPL™ treatments are usually pain-free, but an anesthetic cream can be used if the light pulses are uncomfortable. Some clients compare the sensation to a light pinch or the snap of a rubber band.

After treatment, clients can immediately return to normal routines and activities. Occasionally evidence of treatment such as redness or blotchiness may last for an hour or two. Note: The first few days after the treatment, it will appear as if the treatment has been unsuccessful but generally after 5 days one will be able to notice a difference in skin appearance. The change in skin appearance will substantially improve after the 3rd treatment.