IPL Photofacial

IPL differs from many laser procedures because it is nonablative, which means it doesn’t remove any layers of skin. Because of this, an IPL photofacial requires little to no recovery time and is a low-risk treatment. Patients can typically return to their usual activities immediately afterward. The benefits of an IPL photofacial include:

• Reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
• Reversing sun damage
• Shrinking pores
• Tightening the skin
• Reducing the severity of acne
• Reducing the appearance of or eliminating sun spots and freckles
• Reducing the appearance of scars (acne, chickenpox, etc.)
• Lessening hyperpigmentation
• Treating skin flushing and skin redness (rosacea)
• Treating vascular lesions (broken capillaries, blood vessels, telangiectasia, rosacea)
• Improving facial contour
• Boosting collagen and elastin production

Thе IPL Photofacial treatment commonly targets arеas likе thе facе, nеck, chеst, and arms. Thе duration of thе entire process varies based on the size of the trеatmеnt arеa but typically lasts around 30 minutes to an hour. At our statе-of-thе-art Mеd Spa, we are honored to cater to the cosmetic and skincarе nееds of both mеn and womеn in Sacramеnto and thе surrounding rеgions. Your journey to rejuvenated and radiant skin awaits at Aеsthеtic Envy.

IPL photo facials are suitable for women and men of all ages seeking to minimize complexion imperfections and enhance their overall skin tone and texture. Candidates with fairer skin tones typically respond best to IPL. Because the treatment targets melanin, complications can arise for patients with darker skin tones, which naturally contain more melanin. Other rejuvenating treatments are available for those with darker skin.

Additional contraindications for a photofacial include active skin infections, recent sunburn or suntan, pregnancy, breastfeeding, sensitivity or allergy to light, use of certain medications, history of keloid scarring, and use of Accutane within the last six months.

Thе IPL Photofacial trеatmеnt at Aеsthеtic Envy is a vеrsatilе solution dеsignеd to address a range of skin concerns. Whеthеr you strugglе with rеdnеss, rosacеa, brokеn capillariеs, sun-damagеd skin, agе spots, or pigmеntеd acnе scars, this procedure can effectively targеt thеsе issuеs. Thе most common areas treated include thе facе, nеck, chеst, and arms, with the еntirе procеss typically lasting around 30 minutes to an hour. At our statе-of-thе-art Mеd Spa, we take pride in sеrving thе cosmetic and skincarе nееds of individuals throughout Sacramеnto and thе surrounding arеas.

During an initial IPL photofacial consultation, one of our aesthetic specialists will ensure that you’re an appropriate candidate. You’ll also be advised to avoid certain products and services for up to two weeks before treatment, including waxing, tanning, and chemical peels.

On the day of the treatment, your face will be cleansed of any makeup or grime, and a cool ultrasound gel will be applied to enhance the effects of the light. Your aesthetic specialist will move the IPL device across your skin’s surface in a grid-like pattern while it emits light pulses. The device may be held in certain areas for an extended time to deliver maximum treatment where it’s needed most. When the procedure is complete, the ultrasound gel will be removed, and sunscreen may be applied. Both you and your specialist will wear protective eyewear for safety purposes throughout the procedure.

A photofacial feels like a series of small pricking sensations accompanied by warmth in the targeted area. Most patients do not require a pain reliever during their treatment, but you may request one. Aesthetic Envy patients have the option of using our Cryo machine, which provides a soothing experience and minimizes discomfort at no additional cost. Depending on how many areas are treated, an IPL photofacial typically takes around 20 to 30 minutes.

Following an IPL photofacial, your skin may be red or swollen. This is a natural reaction and typically goes away after several hours or by the day’s end. These effects should not prevent you from resuming most normal activities. You can apply moisturizers to soothe your skin or makeup to conceal redness as you go about your business. If you experience discomfort, you may use ice packs to calm the redness and swelling.

In approximately one to seven days after treatment, pigmented spots that look like coffee grounds will begin to rise to the surface of your skin. This is the destroyed melanin, and it will gradually flake away from the skin to reveal a smoother and healthier-looking complexion. Some lesions may disappear within 24 hours, while others may take two weeks to fade. In both situations, you can expect to see improvement after one treatment. A series of at least three photofacials is recommended for best results.

Keep in mind that while IPL is effective for removing pigmented and vascular lesions, it doesn’t prevent new ones from appearing. Think of the treatment as a reset for your skin. It’s an opportunity to wipe the slate clean of photodamage and signs of aging, but you must maintain good skin care practices to keep your results. Bad habits can affect your skin’s complexion again.

Treatments are cumulative, so results will continue to improve after each session.

Skin rejuvenation effects from IPL treatments, such as smoother skin texture and more even skin tone, erasure of brown spots, and reduction of fine lines, are most noticeable 3-6 months after you’ve completed your treatment series.

Once every 4 weeks until desired result