What are the Benefits of an IPL
An IPL procedure, which stands for (Intense Pulsed light) is a wonderful treatment for those who have lighter skin tones. Fitzpatrick scale I-III.
There are two types, IPL and IPL-RF, the RF stands for radio frequency. Radio frequency benefits the skin, by boosting collagen production.
IPL Photofacial: What Is It?
A photofacial, or fotofacial, also known as photorejuvenation, is a treatment designed to reverse sun damage, even out facial color as well as improve tone and texture in the process. Below are some of the benefits of this treatment:
- tighten pores
- reduce the severity of acne
- reduce the appearance of or eliminate sun spots and freckles
- lessen hyperpigmentation
- treat skin flushing and skin redness
- reduce the appearance of scars (acne, chickenpox, etc.)
- reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
- reverse sun damage
- treat vascular lesions (broken capillaries, blood vessels, telangiectasia, rosacea)
- improve facial contour
- tighten skin
- boost collagen and elastin production
Upon deciding to have this treatment clients should stop using any kind of Vitamin A acids on their face –retinoic acid, glycolic acid, tretinoin (Retin-A), alpha-hydroxy acids, etc.—2 weeks before IPL treatment.
Below is a list of contraindications i.e. No-No’s
- recent sunburn or suntan
- unprotected sun exposure, tanning bed or solarium use 4 weeks prior to treatment
- pregnancy
- breastfeeding
- cancer
- lupus
- hypopigmentation (e.g., vitiligo)
- history of seizures
- history of keloid scarring
- severe dermatitis, active inflammatory acne or eczema (within the treatment area)
- active infections
- Accutane use in the last 6 months
- diabetes medication
- herpes simplex outbreak (within the treatment area)
- dark skin
- photosensitizing medications
- presence of a pacemaker
- presence of surgical metal pins or plates under the skin of treatment area
- use of St. John’s Wort within three months prior to treatment
- blood-thinning agents (Aspirin, ibuprofen, or Aleve used within one week of treatment, anticoagulants)