Intense Pulsed Light or IPL™ is a non-invasive technology that targets certain issues in the skin. Photorejuvenation is used to treat skin problems including age spots, sun damage, birthmarks, hyperpigmentation problems from medications, vascular problems such as broken capillaries, spider veins, rosacea, and scars. The heat energy from the light is absorbed into those targeted areas causing a destruction of those lesions.

Most lesions can be effectively treated in 3-5 sessions. During the treatment a cold gel is applied to the skin to act as a barrier. The hand piece delivers pulses of light over the area being treated. There is some slight discomfort with the procedure but it does not require any type of anesthetic. There is usually some redness and occasional bruising from the procedure but you may resume your normal activities that day. By dividing the treatments into sessions, the procedure provides gradual improvement with the "no down time" feature that so many people enjoy.

Photorejuvenation using IPL can treat a wide range of skin disorders safely and effectively without the risks of surgery.

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Unlike more aggressive surgery, IPL Skin Treatments using Photorejuvenation treat the full face for a far more aesthetically pleasing effect. Typically performed in four to six treatments over four months, IPL provides gradual improvement with very low risk that patients and physicians find tremendously satisfying. And the procedure is safe enough for application on the neck, chest and hands. In short, photorejuvenation with the IPL Quantum SR offers a tremendous opportunity for you.

IPL treatments quantity, size, and depth of the problem area. Most patients need between three and five 30-90 minute sessions. Sessions are usually spaced 8-12 weeks apart and are performed in the doctor's office without the costs and risks of hospitalization or general anesthesia.  It is important that you are not tanned or tanning when taking these treatments. Please call for more information.

Because the length and number of treatments can vary widely depending on your specific situation, it is not possible to give a price for treatments unless you are seen in person.  To find out what will be involved in your specific situation, including an estimated cost, you will need to schedule a consultation with our provider.

The laser treatment itself feels like numerous small snaps with a rubber band or tiny pin pricks. Many patients do not require anesthesia during the procedure, but topical or local anesthesia is provided for those who do.

The appearance of the treated area immediately after a laser session will vary from patient to patient depending on the extent of treatment. Immediate side-effects, if any, are minor. They may include redness, light crusting, or tenderness, all of which disappear in a short time.

To find out more about IPL and other treatments available to you, visit www.skinandhealth.com.

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