IPL Photofacial
Intense Pulse Light (IPL) treatment, also known as a photofacial, uses light energy to target certain colors in your skin. When the skin is heated, your body works to eliminate the unwanted cells, improving the color and texture of the skin. IPL can help diminish visible damage caused by sun exposure, eliminate broken capillaries, as well soften fine lines and improve acne scars. This gives the skin a more even and youthful appearance.
What does IPL treat?
IPL, or intense pulsed light, is a versatile treatment that can improve a range of skin conditions including:
Brown Spots
Broken Capillaries
Bruises
Redness
Rosacea
Fine lines
Acne scars
IPL can address these skin conditions on face, neck, chest, arms, hands and legs.
What happens during an IPL treatment?
An IPL device delivers an arc of light energy that penetrates all levels of the skin, without harming the surface, so there’s little downtime.
When it’s time for your treatment, your skin will be cleansed and then an ultrasound gel applied. Both you and your aesthetician will wear protective eye wear. The IPL device will be held and moving against your skin while light pulses are emitted.
The length of treatment depends on the size of the area, but it typically lasts 30 to 60 minutes. After the treatment, ultrasonic gel is removed and sunscreen is applied.
How many treatments do you need?
We recommend doing a series of 3 treatments 3-4 weeks apart for optimal results, although you will see results with 1 treatment.
Things to avoid before your treatment
Sun exposure or tanning.
What is the cost of IPL?
For more information on the cost, click here.
For more information on this or any other topic, give us a call at 970.927.1141 for our Willits location or 970.429.8909 for our Aspen location.
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