Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)
What is Intense Pulsed Light?
Who is a good candidate?
Risks
Recovery and Maintenance
Results
What is Intense Pulsed
Light?
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is a state-of-the-art
system and the latest technique in photofacial
and hair removal therapy. The IPL system delivers
high intensity, smooth and powerful pulses of
light (not lasers) that greatly enhances the results
of your skin rejuvenation or hair removal therapy.
For skin therapy, IPL stimulates new collagen
growth resulting in smoother, more even, healthier
skin.
Penn Plastic Surgery’s certified, state-licensed
medical aestheticians or skin care professionals,
will closely examine your skin or hair during
your initial consultation to determine your eligibility
for treatments. Our skin care professional will
decide what is the right process for you and make
a recommendation on the number of treatments necessary
to achieve your desired goals.
You may need a spot or test patch to make sure
there are no negative reactions. The treatments
may also require application of a topical gel
or anesthetic to “numb” the treatment
area. Your aesthetician will use the hand-held
IPL device to direct the intense light at the
problem area.
Who is a Good Candidate?
IPL is an excellent choice for men and women of
all ages considering treatment for various hair
or skin problems including:
- Brown or age spots
- Facial spider veins
- Hair removal
- Rosacea
- Skin pigmentation
- Softening superficial wrinkles
Risks
IPL is a simple and fast technique. There is minimal
discomfort. You may feel some warm sensations
or a very mild stinging during treatment. After
treatment, you can resume your normal activities.
There is no down time.
Recovery and Maintenance
You may have some pinkness or redness in or around
the treatment area. There may be some mild swelling
which will go away after a few days. In addition,
you will need to protect the treated area from
sunlight, tanning beds or other UV light.
Results
You will start to see results after one or two
treatments, depending on the nature of the problem.
Some skin problems or hair removal will require
several treatments before you see any difference.
For more information or to make an appointment,
please call
1-800-789-PENN (7366) and ask for the Plastic
Surgery Skin Care Program. You can also schedule
an appointment online.
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