IPL (Skin Rejuvenation) is a new and exciting procedure designed to address the many changes that occur as a result of natural aging and somewhat induced photo aging. Aging and photoaging are processes that occur in the skin during which time various changes take place. These include: the development of pigmented areas of a confluent or blotchy nature, redness of the face (secondary to sunlight), acne, rosacea, other environmental effects and the occurrence of multiple fine to coarse dilated blood vessels (known as telangiectasias). Similar changes, primarily due to the sun, may be seen on the neck and chest of individuals. In most cases, the primary signs of photo aging noted on the hands are the developments of multiple pigmented brown spots, known as lentigos.

IPL photofacial involves the use of a very high-powered, short-pulsed multi-wavelength light source, which can lighten pigmented areas, alleviate facial redness, and shrink dilated blood vessels. Photofacial treatments are performed by our trained laser staff and involve a series of treatments scheduled every 3-4 weeks. The procedure itself lasts from 10 minutes to an hour, depending on the extent of the areas treated at each session. Patients may experience mild to moderate discomfort and may choose to apply a topical anesthesia 1-1 ½ hours prior to the procedure.

After the procedure the face appears pink in a uniform or blotchy manner and one may notice a sunburn feeling lasting anywhere between 12-24 hours. Makeup may be applied after the procedure, in order to lessen the pinkness (erythema) noted. In addition, on occasion patients may notice, a slight bruising at one or more sites on the face secondary to the lasers effects on the underlying vascular traperiods. This usually can be covered using light makeup foundation. Although patients may notice a significant improvement after one treatment, most note a gradual improvement over the weeks during which treatment sessions are scheduled.

Intense pulsed light photo facial rejuvenation currently represents a very exciting advance in the treatment of the photo aged face. In addition, patients suffering from red faces, dilated facial telangiectasias, and acne rosacea may experience significant improvement as a result of these treatments. During your initial consultation you were informed of the risks, benefits, and side effects of this treatment, and hopefully, you will be able to make an informed decision as to whether or not you will benefit from this treatment and wish to proceed. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to ask Dr. Schulhafer or one of our staff to address your question.

We at Capri Medical Spa hope that you have found this information useful. Although every attempt will be made to provide you a pleasing cosmetic result, we cannot specifically guarantee results in every individual.