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With IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) Laser Therapy

IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) sometimes called photorejuvenation or photofacial, is a skin treatment is commonly used to improve a wide range of skin problems including: sun damage, wrinkles, stretch marks, and age spots.

Intense pulsed light therapy is a "quick-fix" procedure requiring virtually no downtime to rejuvenate the skin and restore a youthful glow. IPL stimulates new collagen to form in the skin thereby reducing fine lines, minimizing pore size and acne scars, and increasing skin elasticity. Intense pulsed light also diminishes flushing or redness of the face associated with Rosacea, reduces brown spots, erases broken capillaries, and smoothes roughly textured skin.

IPL therapy consists of a series of 4 to 6 treatments, in which an intense flash of light is emitted similar to the flash oIPL treatments of freckles or brown spots usually require no downtime, and you can return to normal daily activities immediately. IPL passes through the top layer of skin (epiderrmis) and penetrates to the deeper layer (dermis) where blood vessels, pigment cells, and collagen are found. IPL treatments of freckles or brown spots usually require no downtime, and you can return to normal daily activities immediately. Over a 2 to 3 week period any brown spots or freckles will darken and then flake off.

Any skin can be treated with IPL including skin on the face, neck, chest, back, hands, arms, and legs. The actual procedure time varies depending on the size of the area treated. IPL therapy of the full face may take 20 minutes, while treatment of the face, neck and chest may take as long as 45 minutes.

It is especially important to wear sunscreen and a hat to avoid sun exposure and prevent discoloration or recurrence of sun damage, brown spots, and lines after each of your treatments.

IPL (Intense Pulsed Light Treatments) Can Help The Following Conditions:

• Flushing (redness) of the face, neck and chest. Flushing can be dramatically reduced 75%, or more, after 5 treatments.
• Rosacea is a medical condition characterized by a low-grade skin inflammation. The redness may be controlled with medication such as topical or oral antibiotics. IPL reduces the inflammation in the skin and may eliminate the need for medication.
• Sun Damage is skin that has fine wrinkles, freckling, irregular pigmentation, coarse or rough appearance, large pores and a dull texture. IPL has been shown to visibly reduce these skin characteristics creating skin that is clearer and more youthful in appearance.
• Pigmentation Problems (Brown Age-Spots, Melasma or Pregnancy-Mask) are characterized by uneven brown skin pigmentation.
• Acne Scarring may be visibly improved with IPL treatments.
• Post-Surgical Scars can be lightened with IPL treatments that specifically target vessels in the forming scar tissue.
• Stretch Marks that are red or purple in color can be faded using IPL.

If you would like to enhance your appearance with this exciting laser treatment or if you simply have questions, please contact us or call to schedule your complimentary consultation. Dr. Yolanda C. Holmes would like to share with you the most current information on skincare and help you achieve the best results. Beautiful Skin For Life.. Call Us Today!!!