Over time, your skin can begin to show the effects of age, making clear and blemish-free skin difficult to achieve with even the most diligent skincare regimen. Other prominent factors, such as the environment, stress, heredity, and lifestyle habits can also cause skin imperfections. You can undo sun damage and restore a youthful look with IPL photorejuvenation. This skin treatment, also known as a photofacial, uses intense pulsed light (IPL) technology to address age spots, wrinkles, and a variety of other skin conditions. People who undergo this treatment are able to achieve a refreshed and rejuvenated complexion. IPL light waves are able to penetrate melanin to break up discoloration deep within the skin’s surface without damaging the outer layer. Bestview Laser is a professional IPL machine manufacturer, we have IPL hair removal machine for sale.

The IPL Photofacial machine can treat many skin blemishes and is gentler than other skin care treatment options. It uses Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) to heat up the deep layers of the skin and jumpstart the skin’s natural collagen production process and cell turnover rate. This process can become less effective as the aging process occurs, meaning blemishes or wrinkles become more visible. A board certified dermatologist can examine your skin to determine if the IPL Photofacial is right for you and your skin concerns. These commonly include:

1.Age spots and sun spots

2.Rosacea and reddening

3.Facial flushing

4.Pore size

5.Dark circles under the eyes

6.Fine lines

For best results, many patients opt to combine their IPL treatments with other professional skincare treatments like microneedling or laser resurfacing for additional results. This treatment package can be effective if you’re looking to reduce the appearance of concerns like pigmentation or wrinkles. Most patients undergo a series of two to six Photorejuvenation treatments spaced at four weeks apart for best results.

Who is a candidate for IPL photofacial?

The best candidates for IPL Photorejuvenation are those who wish to improve facial discoloration, fine lines and wrinkles, sun damage, and other skin imperfections. Candidates who want a quick treatment option with no downtime can greatly benefit from the IPL Photofacial. Those with dark or very tanned skin may not make the best candidates for IPL Photofacial because of reduced effectiveness and the risk of hyperpigmentation during recovery. A dermatologist can examine your skin and discuss your concerns to determine if you are a good candidate or not.

What happens during IPL treatment?

The IPL treatment process only requires about thirty minutes, and patients experience only mild discomfort while the handpiece is applied to the skin. It’s most commonly described as feeling like a rubber band ‘snap’. For your comfort, you’ll be administered a pair of eye shields to protect against light waves while the handpiece is in use. Your skin will be cleansed before treatment and a topical anesthetic administered if needed.

IPL photofacial recovery

You might experience some mild swelling and redness which can be controlled with an ice pack. To most patients, the aftereffects feel similar to sunburn but subside within twenty-four hours. After treatment, patients are able to return to all normal activities. You should be sure to avoid sunlight and certain skincare products immediately after treatment, and your skincare specialist can make sure you know how to care for your treated skin with some IPL post-treatment instructions. In many patients, the treatment area darkens and becomes more visible after treatment because the skin attempts to shed the treated skin over the course of a few weeks. Eventually, the darkened area will fade and become less visible with repeated treatments. After optimal treatment, skin tone and texture will be noticeably improved.

IPL photorejuvenation is a type of laser treatment that uses light therapy to treat the underlying layers of the skin. As the IPL device is placed over the treatment area, it will emit broad-spectrum light waves to target melanin, while also stimulating collagen production. IPL light waves are able to penetrate melanin to break up discoloration deep within the skin’s surface without damaging the outer layer. People who choose this skin rejuvenation treatment can achieve:

1.Reduced appearance of sun spots, freckles, and other pigmentation issues

2.Reduced fine lines and wrinkles

3.Smaller, less visible pores

4.Smoother, more balanced skin tone and texture

5.More youthful and radiant complexion

IPL treatment can be performed on many areas of the body and requires little to no downtime. Because of its ability to promote collagen regeneration, it can provide long-lasting results. Collagen is key to helping your skin maintain its elasticity and optimum structure in order to prevent skin from wrinkling or sagging.

Conditions IPL photorejuvenation can treat

You may be a good candidate for this procedure if you have cosmetic concerns such as:

1.Sun damage

2.Age spots

3.Uneven skin textures

4.Rosacea

5.Hyperpigmentation

6.Redness

7.Scarring

8.Larger pores

9.Fines lines and wrinkles

10.Broken capillaries or spider veins

11.Stretch marks

12.Freckles

IPL treatment, short for intense pulsed light treatment, is a unique skin rejuvenation, skin tightening, and anti-acne procedure. This procedure involves using light energy to address a wide range of skin problems, such as skin laxity, acne breakouts, acne scars, and more. The IPL device channels specific wavelengths of light energy into different layers of the skin to target specific skin concerns.

IPL for Skin Tightening:

If you have fine lines, wrinkles, and skin laxity due to aging, the IPL treatment can be used for skin tightening. When activated, the device sends IPL energy into the deep dermal layers of your skin to activate collagen production. Your body gradually produces collagen, a fibrous protein that makes your skin look firm and voluminous. As such, this treatment effectively reverses the signs of aging.

IPL for Skin Rejuvenation:

IPL treatment can address a wide range of skin concerns, such as freckles, vascular lesions, pigmentation problems, melasma, and more. Each wavelength of light energy can penetrate and address different skin concerns. Depending on your unique condition, the cosmetic provider channels highly-calibrated wavelengths of light energy into the pigmented lesions and blood vessels, making them dissipate and fade away from the skin’s surface.

IPL for Acne Treatmen:

Acne breakouts occur because of the proliferation of the p.acnes bacteria, usually because of excess sebum production on your skin. The IPL device can be calibrated to minimize sebum production and kill p.acnes bacteria, thereby reducing overall acne breakouts. Furthermore, IPL therapy also facilitates skin regeneration and collagen production to minimize acne scars, helping you achieve smooth skin.

Are IPL treatment results permanent?

Although this long-lasting treatment can make the skin look better, it cannot stop future aging. Avoiding sun exposure and protecting one’s skin by the daily application of a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or greater is therefore important and will help prevent future sun damage.

Depending on the severity of the issue being treated, one to six treatments from three to six weeks apart will typically be necessary to achieve the greatest results. Patients often see some improvement within two weeks, but full results might not be visible for at least five treatments; especially for more severe dark spots.

Improve your skin’s appearance

During the IPL treatment, one of our team members will cleanse and prepare your face for optimal comfort and results. Once the skin is adequately prepared, you will be given protective eyewear and the IPL device will be placed over the targeted area. IPL technology allows us to adjust the level of light waves administered to benefit your skin’s texture and tone so the imperfections are successfully treated.

Depending on the size and number of areas being treated, IPL treatment can generally be completed in about 30 minutes. To maximize your results, we recommend multiple treatments, spaced out over a period of weeks. The number of treatments required varies from people to people. Your specialist will review the details with you during your initial consultation. Immediately after IPL treatment, you can return to normal activity, but should wear a quality sunscreen with high SPF to protect your skin and prevent further damage. If you are self-conscious about the appearance of your skin and reluctant to go out in public without makeup, IPL can help you improve your skin’s appearance and self-confidence.

How do you prepare for treatment?

Because of the way IPL works, it’s important to manage your skin properly before you undergo treatment. This includes avoiding sun exposure and the chance of pigmentation, as well as keeping your skin moisturized and overall healthy. If you regularly use retinoids, you should stop using these up to a few weeks in advance according to instructions from your skincare specialist. You should also avoid medications that can cause additional bleeding or blood-thinning, as this can affect your results and the effectiveness of the procedure. On the day of your procedure, avoid wearing makeup or heavy skincare products, since your skin will be cleansed before the session.

How long will your results last?

With good at-home care and regular touch-up appointments as needed, most patients see long-term results for their concerns. Although IPL can effectively reduce pigmentation, wrinkles, and blemishes, it cannot stop these concerns from returning over time. For this reason, you should be sure to practice good skincare habits and speak with our skincare specialists about the best way to maintain your results with additional skincare treatments and physician-grade products.

How many photofacial treatments will you need to seed results?

Most patients require a series of two or more treatments spaced about four weeks apart for complete treatment. However, you’ll likely see a significant reduction in pigmentation after the first treatment as the pigmentation travels to the surface and sloughs off. It can take a few rounds of treatment for best results, however, because of your skin’s cell turnover rate.

Is the IPL photofacial safe?

The IPL technique is considered very safe and effective after many years of use. However, there are some risks to the procedure that will depend on your unique circumstances. These can include uncomfortable reactions by the skin after treatment, as well as a risk of reaction to anesthesia if you have a history of it. Although it’s less common in lighter skin tones, there is a risk of hyperpigmentation and unsatisfactory results. Certain types of herpes can react with outbreak because of IPL treatments, so be sure to discuss any skin conditions during your consultation. IPL does not use radiation or UV energy, so there is little risk that cancerous activity will develop. In fact, IPL can sometimes be used in skin cancer diagnosis in order to reduce pigmentation that can conceal cancerous cells. You should never try the IPL Photofacial at home.