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What is Intense Pulsed Light?
Intense Pulse Light (IPL) technology is a treatment breakthrough that can correct a variety of benign skin conditions, such as facial skin imperfections, the signs of photo-aging, birthmarks, unsightly small veins, and other blemishes. It offers a safe, non-invasive solution that can be tailored to your individual condition and skin type, providing superior cosmetic results and satisfaction through a new process called photo rejuvenation, or photofacial.
How is IPL performed?
A cold gel is usually applied to the area to be treated, and you will be given dark glasses to protect your eyes from the bright light. The smooth glass surface of the IPL hand piece is gently applied to your skin and pulses of light are applied. You may feel a slight sting, like the snapping of a small rubber band. An anesthetic cream may be used, but is seldom required. Treatment is generally administered in a series of 4 to 6 sessions that provide excellent long-term results, minimal adverse effects and high satisfaction. Each treatment takes about thirty to fifty minutes.
Why are multiple treatments necessary?
Dividing the full program into several treatments provides gradual improvement with very low risk and essentially no down-time. Depending on the number of conditions you are treating and the severity of the individual problem, a series of four to six treatment sessions may be recommended. You can return to work the same day and resume all your regular activities.
How do other treatments compare to IPL?
Numerous treatments from simple creams to major procedures exist to improve various skin flaws; however, we have always sought dramatic improvement with low risk and no down time. Photo rejuvenation using IPL is a non-invasive treatment that treats aging skin damage without disruption of the skin's surface and no down time. IPL can safely and effectively treat a wide range of facial concerns, such as broken capillaries, benign brown pigment, age spots (sun-induced freckles), and mottled pigmentation. IPL is one of the best devices used to provide long-term improvement of skin tone and complexion without the interruption of your busy lifestyle.
What conditions can IPL treat?
Imperfection from Sun Damage and Photo-aging.
Both the pleasures and stresses of life along with the simple passage of time tend to cause our skin to appear older. The signs of photoaging and sun damage are typically most visible on a person's face, neck, and chest. Facial imperfections or abnormalities can detract from your well being and appearance, no matter how healthy and young you feel. IPL technology helps create more even and bright skin tone. After a series of treatments you can see a significant reduction of unwanted pigmentation. The same treatment can be used effectively on the neck, chest, arms and hands.
Benign Vascular Lesions AND REDNESS, Broken Veins and Capillaries
The face has an extensive network of veins and tiny blood vessels called capillaries. Over time aging, trauma, sun exposure and certain lifestyle factors cause a number of them to break, appearing as red streaks or blotches on the face. IPL therapy can help eliminate the red patches and damaged veins and capillaries without injuring the surrounding healthy skin.
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Washington State Laser and Light Devices Polices
To ensure maximum patient safety, The Stella Center is fully compliant with the Washington State Department of Health regulations on use of laser and light devices.
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What can Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) do for me?
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) can simultaneously treat a wide range of facial concerns safely and effectively, such as broken capillaries, benign brown pigment, age spots (sun-induced freckles), mottled pigmentation and poikiloderma.
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