IPL is performed in the comfort & convenience of our office using a hand held light-emitting device that is precisely calibrated to target specific skin concerns or, if needed, to deliver comprehensive full-face rejuvenation. Pulses of light emitted by this device are absorbed by the skin pigment melanin and red blood cells in the skin. This generates a mild heating effect in the skin that signals a “healing response” as if there were thermal or UV damage to the skin; like a sunburn minus the harmful UV. There is actually no “burn” or thermal damage but rather activation of the skin’s natural healing processes without actually harming delicate dermal tissue. As your skin begins to repair itself, it will shed its dull, damaged outer layer and form supple, vibrant new skin. During this process, skin-firming proteins, like collagen and elastin, are produced in abundance, mitigating some of the effects of age-related collagen loss. The light emitted during IPL therapy also breaks down the dark pigment inside age spots and freckles, creating a more even skin coloration. Performing these treatments in the comfort, privacy and convenience of our office means you can be back to work, leisure and recreational activities almost immediately. Our doctors personally deliver this treatment gently and precisely and will be available to answer all of your questions at every step of your treatment plan.

By scheduling a Free Consultation with one of our doctors, we can take the time to learn about your areas of concern and carefully evaluate how your skin will respond to IPL Photofacial. At this visit we can make a recommendation as to whether IPL Photofacial or another facial rejuvenation procedure might be right for you and what your best individual treatment plan might be.

Intense pulsed light is an excellent way to eliminate visible veins and capillaries.

Because intense pulsed light is absorbed very efficiently by red blood cells, the IPL Photofacial is one of the best treatments available for visible facial blood vessel problems. We can apply IPL to gently  shrink and dissolve broken capillaries and spider veins for a more even, youthful complexion. The IPL Photofacial procedure is also ideal for treating conditions that cause a more diffuse redness, like rosacea.

Intense Pulsed Light is unique in its ability to actually change the structure of skin cells, making them behave more like young cells. Long term clinical research studies published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology demonstrated that having 2-3 IPL Photofacials per year for a decade can positively alter the genes of dermal cells. The genetic expression of aged skin cells treated regularly with intense pulsed light resembles that of young, healthy skin cells. As such, researchers believe that Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) can not only treat but also prevent many of the superficial signs of facial skin aging. 

In order to get the best possible results from IPL Photofacial you should make every effort to avoid sun exposure, especially in the weeks before and after IPL treatment. Applying SPF 50 sunscreen is a “must do” for everyone. Keeping your weight stable prevents facial skin stretching and distortion; and of course avoid smoking as well as excessive alcohol consumption. Taking these steps will preserve the collagen and elastin in your skin and keep you looking your best!

Intense Pulsed Light can attack the causes of acne and its lasting side effects, like scarring. This procedure also kills harmful bacteria and reduces redness and inflammation. Repeated IPL Photofacials encourage the skin to shed and renew its outer layer, a process that gradually eliminates scar tissue. Prior to having IPL Photofacial you may need to stop using topical and systemic acne medications for up to six months. Please be sure to discuss this with your doctor.

IPL Photofacial treatments typically take under half an hour to complete, so you can easily schedule your procedure around other commitments. Some patients experience mild discomfort during the treatment; similar to being snapped with a rubber band. Some individuals will benefit from a topical numbing cream for the more sensitive areas. Three to six of these quick treatments spaced one month apart, create beautiful results for most people.

IPL Photofacials are very versatile as they target the pigment melanin. However, this can pose a challenge for tanned patients and those with naturally dark skin. When applied to darker skin, light therapies can cause skin lightening or hyperpigmentation. People with certain skin conditions, like eczema and psoriasis, may not be good candidates for Intense Pulsed Light treatments. An alternative treatment for skin and collagen rejuvenation that does not affect the melanin pigment is Aesthetic Radio Frequency (RF) treatment which our doctors might also recommend. Neither IPL or RF treatments are recommended for use on pregnant women or people with chronic health conditions.