INTENSE PULSE LIGHT

Intense Pulse Light (IPL) is an innovative light treatment used to correct skin discoloration associated with sun-damaged skin. Treatments restore skin to a beautiful even tone. IPL can be used to treat:

Age Spots
Sun Spots
Brown Spots
Freckles
Redness
Melasma
Poikiloderma

What areas can be treated?

IPL can be used to treat skin discoloration on almost any body part including:
Face
Neck
Décolleté
Chest
Hands
Arms
Legs
Back & Shoulders

How does IPL work?

The light delivered in this treatment is selectively absorbed by the excess pigment and/or tiny blood vessels on your skin. The heating of the pigmented areas causes a reaction which clears the discolored areas. An added benefit of this heating is the stimulation of collagen which can help smooth the skin texture.

Is it safe?

IPL is safe and effective. Common side effects include mild stinging during the treatment. After the treatment you may experience mild discomfort, similar to mild sunburn. This sensation often lasts less than 24 hours.

Immediately following the IPL pigmented areas that have been treated may darken. You may also notice a slight redness of the surrounding skin. This typically resolves in 12-24 hours. Over the course of the next 1-2 weeks the darkened spots will fade or flake off.

How many treatments will I need?

Typically a series of 4-6 treatments are required for optimal results. The actual number of treatments needed is dependant upon:

The severity of sun damage and skin discoloration
The length of time the discoloration has been present
The cause of the discoloration
The desired result of the patient

What does it cost?

We offer a $50 consultation, at which time we can provide an estimate of cost for you.