What is IPL? IPL stands for Intense Pulsed Light. IPL is a non invasive, non ablative laser that targets sun induced brown spots, freckles, birthmarks, and broken capillaries in the skin. After a series of treatments, you will notice a significant reduction of unwanted pigment and redness. The best part about IPL is no down time. Patients can resume most daily activities immediately after treatment.
How many treatments will I need? It depends on the number of conditions we are treating and the severity of the damage. Phoenix Skin North offers several package options in sessions of one, three or six performed at 4-6 week intervals. This allows us to target pigment on the surface and in the deeper layers of your skin in a safe, effective manner.
Does the treatment hurt? You may have heard this before, but IPL will feel like a hot rubber band snap on the surface of your skin. A mild sun-burn sensation can persist for up to 1 hour after your treatment, but usually subsides after the application of our PCA Skin products. Redness can last up to 12 hours. 12 hours to 14 days after your treatment, brown pigment will darken, crust up and then flake off like dead skin. Broken capillaries may temporarily darken then fade.
What are the side effects and risks? Like any aesthetic laser treatment, there are some side effects and risks to be aware of. These risks such as burns, unwanted darkening and or lightening of skin pigment can be increased by factors like tanning (indoor and outdoor) sun exposure, medications and abrasive skin care use. Certain skin types and conditions are not a candidate for IPL which makes our free consultation prior to treatment necessary. Our aestheticians and providers can help you determine if IPL is right for you and offer another solution if needed.
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