Intense Pulsed Light
Intense pulsed light (IPL) is a non-ablative technology that emits light across a spectrum of wavelengths to lighten brown spots and red spots on the skin, resulting in smoother skin with a more uniform skin tone. A non-ablative laser or light source does not create a wound on the skin and is considered very safe with minimal side effects and risk. IPL is different from a laser in that a laser fires a single wavelength of light while the light of IPL contains several different wavelengths, making IPL effective for reducing both red and brown tones on the skin. IPL treatments even out irregular skin pigmentation and improve the appearance of sun damaged and aged skin. IPL also reduces the redness and flushing from rosacea and broken capillaries. Commonly treated areas include the face, neck, chest, arms, and hands. A series of four to six monthly treatments are generally needed. After each treatment session, redness and swelling can occur, but they usually resolve in a few hours. Treated brown spots will appear darker for about a week, when they gradually slough off.
IPL Aftercare Instructions
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Intense pulsed light (IPL) is a non-ablative technology that emits light across a spectrum of wavelengths to lighten brown spots and red spots on the skin, resulting in smoother skin with a more uniform skin tone. A non-ablative laser or light source does not create a wound on the skin and is considered very safe with minimal side effects and risk. IPL is different from a laser in that a laser fires a single wavelength of light while the light of IPL contains several different wavelengths, making IPL effective for reducing both red and brown tones on the skin. IPL treatments even out irregular skin pigmentation and improve the appearance of sun damaged and aged skin. IPL also reduces the redness and flushing from rosacea and broken capillaries. Commonly treated areas include the face, neck, chest, arms, and hands. A series of four to six monthly treatments are generally needed. After each treatment session, redness and swelling can occur, but they usually resolve in a few hours. Treated brown spots will appear darker for about a week, when they gradually slough off.
IPL Aftercare Instructions
Return to Cosmetic Procedures
2809 N. Sepulveda Blvd
Suite A
Manhattan Beach
CA 90266
P:(310) 802-8180
F:(310) 802-8150
Suite A
Manhattan Beach
CA 90266
P:(310) 802-8180
F:(310) 802-8150