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Fotofacial laser treatments (IPL)

Photorejuvenation using IPL is a non-invasive treatment that treats skin damage without disruption of the skin's surface, hence, no "down time." Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) can simultaneously treat a wide range of facial concerns safely and effectively, such as broken capillaries, benign brown pigment, age spots (sun-induced freckles), mottled pigmentation and poikiloderma. Current treatments including radiofrequency ablation and endovenous laser treatment are slowly replacing traditional surgical treatments. How is Photorejuvenation performed? A cold gel is usually applied to the area to be treated, and you may be given dark glasses to protect your eyes from the bright light. The smooth glass surface of the IPL handpiece is gently applied to your skin and pulses of light are applied. You may feel a slight sting, like the snapping of a small rubber band. An anesthetic cream may be used, but is seldom required. Treatment is generally administered in a series of 4 to 6 sessions that provide excellent and high satisfaction. Each treatment takes about twenty minutes. Why are multiple treatments necessary? Depending on the number of conditions you are treating, and the severity of the individual problem, a series of four to six treatment sessions may be recommended. You can return to work the same day and resume all your regular activites. By dividing the full program into several treatments, the procedure provides gradual improvements with very low risk - and, it preserves the wonderful "no down time" feature that people appreciate so much. How do I find out more information? Please call for a consultation appointment. If this procedure is right for you, treatment can be scheduled at your convenience.