Dermatologists are visited annually by millions of individuals seeking to eliminate visible damage to their skin. Whether it is the ravages of time in the form of wrinkles and fine lines, acne scarring, sun damage or any other form of blemish, photo facial treatment is a great procedure to minimize the appearance of skin damage.
Photo facials utilize IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) technology; IPL broadband light application differs from laser-therapy in that IPL makes use of a wide band of light and lasers use only a very narrow band of light. IPL is not damaging to the skin's outer surface; it delves deep into the skin to the dermis without any effect on the epidermis or skin surface.
There are various types of IPL available currently, each treating a different condition. For instance, PhotoDerm PL successfully treats age spots and other colored lesions; PhotoDerm VL is used to target vascular birthmarks and spider veins. Other forms of the technology serve to eliminate hair or stimulate collagen production to reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
In contrast to laser sessions, IPL is non-damaging to the skin and therefore recovery time is nil. Sessions are quick, only 30-45 minutes. No down time from work is necessary and make-up can be immediately reapplied after the visit. Larger areas may be treated in one visit than with laser and no topical or general anesthetic is required with IPL.
It may be necessary to receive multiple IPL sessions to achieve the desired results; optimum results are normally attained after 4-6 visits spaced at three week intervals. Expect to pay prices that can vary tremendously per session depending on what part of the body is being treated.
There are minimal side effects to a photo facial treatment. Patients may experience increased pigmentation, decreased pigmentation or temporary redness in the treated areas. Avoiding exposure to the sun minimizes side effects.
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