What is a Photofacial?
Intense Pulsed Light, or IPL, is a nonsurgical treatment that gently, safely and effectively treats sun damage and the signs of aging. Specialized pulses of light target brown spots, sun damage and vessels without harming the surrounding skin. The light delivered to your skin causes them to slowly disappear through your body’s natural healing process.
What can you expect before and after treatment?
- The sensation of light is sometimes bright and uncomfortable. It may feel like a moderate to severe pinprick or flash of heat.
- A mild sunburn-like sensation is expected. This usually lasts 2-24 hours but can persist up to 72 hours.
- Mild swelling and/or redness may accompany this, but it is usually resolved in two to five days.
IPL facials can help reduce the appearance of rosacea.
What are the benefits?
- Improves facial vessels, redness and rosacea
- Minimizes age spots and freckles
- Low discomfort
- Little to no downtime