IPL - Laser Treatments for Sun Spots and Skin Tone Evening
IPL laser treatment is known as Intense Pulsed Light Therapy. This process can diminish all kinds of facial blemishes and discolorations of the skin. From age spots to hypo-pigmentation and even broken capillaries, this treatment can help. It can also be used for hair removal in certain cases where other methods are not effective. If you take the time to discuss this option with your doctor, you can be tested to determine if you are a good candidate for the treatment and if your skin type is compatible for the procedure. You should determine your treatment area, what kind of results you expect, and figure out what realistic goals might be.
IPL therapy works with a topical anesthetic in cases where patients want it. The light used is very bright, so protective eyewear will be required for all patients. Then, the treatment will begin and take about 30-60 minutes depending on the area being treated and how much treatment is needed. Results will be seen after a few days and will improve over time. Further treatments can be done every 3-4 weeks and each one can get more intense so that you can achieve optimal results with your procedures.
IPL treatment requires no recovery time and very few risks or complications. The procedure might cause minor irritation on the surface of the skin, but his will subside with time. Minor swelling is also possible, which will again go away over time. You need to make sure that you weigh all the risks and side effects against the outcome of the treatment so that you can choose whether it is right for you or not. You will have to keep the skin moisturized and protected from the sun in the healing process, and cannot use any products that contain Vitamin C, Alpha-Hydroxy, or Retin-A for 24 hours after treatment.
This is one of the safest procedures that are available for the treatment of blemishes and imperfections on the skin. In rare instances, bleeding and blistering have occurred, but this is usually minimal. Patients who do notice these symptoms should contact their doctor if they do not subside within a matter of days. Most people have successful results with little to no adverse effects after treatment other than slight irritation or redness for a couple of days. Discuss this with your doctor to determine if it is right for you or not, because not everyone is a good candidate for IPL.