IPL Photo Rejuvenation
In Northern VirginiaPhoto Rejuvenation
IPL
AVERAGE COST: $350 – $425
IPL Photo Rejuvenation is a laser technology treatment for sun-damaged skin to improve the appearance of uneven skin tone and sunspots.
IPL OVERVIEW
While the visible signs of aging can’t be avoided, they can be dramatically minimized by our professionally certified Esthetician team.
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Photo Rejuvenation is a laser treatment used to balance skin tone and reduce the number of sunspots and age spots. At our Ashburn, VA Mountcastle Medical Spa & Laser Center, IPL is given as a non-invasive procedure that reduces the appearance of Rosacea, redness, broken capillaries, and mild acne scars on the face, neck, chest, and hands. Men and women who have mature or sun-damaged skin are the ideal candidates for IPL as it provides them with continual, natural improvements.
IPL Results
IPL PROCEDURE
Before the laser treatment begins, a cold gel is applied to the area being treated, and patients are given protective eyewear to wear throughout the procedure. Using the IPL hand piece, the physician pulses light to the skin’s surface. Without damaging the skin, the laser is absorbed by the dilated vessels or pigmentation. The heat from the laser causes damage to the vessel or lesion, so the body begins a natural healing process. After the treatment is complete, patients can immediately return to normal activities. Redness or blotchiness may last for up to 1-2 hours after the procedure.
WHAT TO EXPECT?
Our highly trained Esthetician team perform an IPL Photo Rejuvenation laser treatment on patients. The procedure is gentle, safe and non-invasive, which allows for little to no recovery time. A full series of the laser treatment includes 3 to 4 sessions, with each session lasting 20 minutes every 3 weeks. Some patients may experience a slight sting, similar to the snapping of a rubber band, while the skin is being treated. All IPL treatments are customized to each patient’s skin type and condition to provide the best possible, long-lasting results.
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IPL PHOTO REJUVENATION FAQS
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Improvement can be seen after each treatment, but the best results can be seen a month after a full series of treatments is completed. It’s common for patients to respond differently to each treatment session. Patients will see a gradual improvement of redness, blotchiness, sunspots and age spots over time.
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Most patients experience mild side effects like temporary swelling, redness, crusting, bruising or superficial blisters. These subside within a day or two after the procedure.
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Patients about to undergo an IPL laser treatment are usually asked to avoid self-tanners and excessive sun for 2 to 4 weeks prior to the procedure. They should discontinue the use of minocycline, tetracycline, doxycycline, or Retin-A/Renova several days before each treatment, and may be asked to take aspirin or ibuprofen a week before the procedure to help prevent bruising. Patients should also protect the treated areas with sunscreen between sessions.