Cosmetic medicine professionals of Miami, Florida offer solutions for uneven skin pigmentation and repair for sun damage through intense pulsed light.

How Does an IPL Photofacial Benefit Your Skin?

Since plastic surgery is not available to everyone, there are many non-surgical treatments and facial products that have been developed over the past century that claim to promote youthful-looking, healthy glowing skin.

What if a new treatment had become available that was safer, less expensive, and could deal with multiple skin concerns? That treatment is here. It is known as IPL or an intense pulsed light photofacial and it can help everyone who wants to look their best… 

What is an IPL Photofacial?

As previously stated, IPL stands for intense pulsed light. Though it falls into the category of laser treatments, it is slightly different from the practice of laser skin resurfacing. Lasers normally use a very small set of light wavelengths to get results.

IPL, however, uses a wide range of wavelengths of light, causing better results in certain circumstances and a shorter recovery time. Because it emulates damage to the skin, it jumpstarts the “healing process” causing the body to produce collagen and elastin and rejuvenating skin cells. It is safe to use for multiple types of skin concerns such as:

• Acne and acne scarring
• Age spots and freckles
• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Broken capillaries
• Removal of unwanted hair
• Rosacea
• Spider veins
• Sagging skin
• Sun damage

While no method is completely without possible downsides, photofacials are a safe and beneficial treatment that can be used on a wide range of clients. 

What are the Benefits of IPL?

Because it can be used for a variety of skin treatments, the photofacial has a wide range of skin benefits. The details below give an idea of the larger picture that IPL can help.

• Acne and Scar Reduction: The light in an IPL treatment can help eliminate the bacteria that can cause severe acne, and there is a natural exfoliation of skin during the process which reduces the appearance of scars.
• Collagen Production: Collagen production decreases with age, so an increase in collagen production without injury produces a more resilient, youthful appearance. This also reduces fine lines and wrinkles.
• Less Pain than Other Treatments: Though a stinging sensation can accompany a photofacial procedure, the redness and skin irritation usually only lasts for a day or two. Chemical peels and laser skin treatments tend to have a longer redness and sensitivity period.
• Shorter Recovery Time: Recovery from a chemical peel can take up to 2 weeks, but most people are ready to go 24 hours after an IPL session.
• Even-Toned Skin: IPL treatments not only help create a more even skin coloration, they also help with skin texture. Rosacea can cause a bumpy redness that will be reduced to a smoothness in just a few treatments.
• Lower Cost: IPL is much less expensive than other nonsurgical laser treatments.

As you can see, there are many reasons to consider a photofacial treatment plan. It does take several sessions to see the final results, but the number differs on skin type and the concern that is being addressed.

People who are pregnant or have certain skin problems such as eczema or take medications that cause skin sensitivity to light should seek a different form of treatment. People with darker skin and those who like to tan will also need different solutions because IPL affects the melanin in the skin. In most circumstances, however, it can be a highly beneficial choice.

What Should Patients Expect from a Treatment Plan?

One of the first things that a client should know is that more than one treatment will be involved. Most concerns will be covered by a monthly appointment for 3 to 6 months.  Also, clients need to stay out of the sun both before and after treatment to allow time for the skin to rejuvenate. The skin can be extra sensitive to light after the procedure. The initial visit will be a consultation with our cosmetic medicine expert who can advise the client on what procedures will give them the results that they are looking for. Then, after the treatment plan is over, there may need to be follow ups to maintain the progress. The client can simply look forward to better looking skin!

About C10 Wellness & Rejuvenation

Started by a Miami native and specializing in nonsurgical skin treatments, C10 Wellness & Rejuvenation located in Miami, FL is the premiere spot for cosmetic and wellness treatments. Call our excellent staff to set up a consultation today.