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Photo-Rejuvenation Frequently
asked questions about IPL Photo-Rejuvenation Q:
What is Intense Pulse Light IPL Photo-Rejuvenation?
A:
Intense Pulse Light Photo-Rejuvenation is a new treatment method
that uses light energy to improve the appearance of sun-damaged
skin, rosacea, wrinkles and other skin imperfections.
IPL
can:
Q:
How does it work?
A:
Pulses of light are moved over the skin surface. Light energy
is converted into heat energy that selectively destroys brown
age spots and unwanted enlarged red blood vessels. This energy
also affects oil glands and collagen to decrease the size of
skin pores and improve fine wrinkles.
Q:
Are there any pre-treatment instructions before IPL Photo-Rejuvenation?
A:
We advise patients to protect their skin from the sun for at
least two weeks before treatment so that the skin is not tanned.
All makeup, moisturizers, sunscreen, etc., should be washed
off before treatment. If you have a history of fever blisters,
cold sores, or herpes with outbreaks in the area to be treated,
an antiviral pill can be prescribed by your family Doctor before
treatment to help prevent an outbreak after IPL treatment. To
minimize any discomfort, we recommend a topical anesthetic cream
45 to 60 minutes before the scheduled treatment time. You should
discuss the use of this cream with one of our staff beforehand.
Q:
What areas of the skin can be treated and how long does each
treatment take?
A:
Virtually any area can be treated, though the most popular areas
are the face, neck and back of the hands. An appointment time
of 15 minutes is made for small areas and 30 minutes for larger
areas like the whole face or legs. Actual treatment time is
usually 1 to 15 minutes.
Q:
How long before I can return to my regular activities?
A:
There is usually no recovery time and you can resume normal
activities immediately after treatment, although for some clients
the treated area may remain red for a couple of hours or longer.
Some people, particularly those with facial skin redness or
rosacea, are more prone to develop facial swelling for a few
days that may be more noticeable under the eyes.
Q:
How long does it take my skin to improve?
A:
Enlarged blood vessels can disappear immediately after treatment.
Brown age spots become darker in color before they flake off
in about a week. It may take several months for the wrinkle
reducing full effects to take place.
Q:
Is the IPL Photo-Rejuvenation process painful?
A:
Intense pulse light treatment produces very short-lived (fractions
of a second) flashes of light that cause a transient hot discomfort
followed be a sunburn like sensation that usually lasts for
an hour or so, but can last longer. To minimize any discomfort,
we recommend you apply a topical anesthetic cream before the
scheduled treatment time. You should discuss the use of this
cream with one of our staff beforehand. We supply clietns with
a cold gel pad to place on their skin as needed to soothe any
discomfort immediately after treatment.
Q:
How often will I need to be treated?
A:
For treatment of blood vessels and brown age spots, usually
only one to three treatments is/are needed. Treatments are usually
separated a month apart. For maximal effects on skin wrinkles,
a series of five treatments are generally recommended, and it
is possible that a subsequent treatment will be necessary in
future years. Caring for your skin properly will help diminish
the need for future treatments. The will provide you with a
skin care regimen to help prolong the benefits of IPL Photo-Rejuvenation
treatment.
Q:
Who should avoid having this procedure?
A:
Patients who are pregnant, have a sun-sensitive disorders like
lupus, are sun-tanned (or people planning on getting a lot of
sun exposure in the first 3 or 4 weeks after treatment), or
are using a tanning bed, should not be treated. Patients must
not have been treated with isotretinoin (Accutane) during the
year before treatment. If you have active fever blisters (cold
sores), you should not be treated in that area. If you are prone
to fever blisters/cold sores, an anti-herpes pill can be taken
before and after treatment.
Q:
What side effects should I expect?
A:
Transient discomfort can be expected, as described above. There
will likely be redness in the treated area immediately following
treatment, usually lasting less than an hour, and on rare occasions
it may last up to 3 days. Mild blistering rarely occurs and
clears in a few days. Post treatment pigmentation changes may
be noted on occasion, but it is treatable. The brown age spots
will turn darker in color before they flake off in about a week.
Mild swelling of the face can occur, particularly in patients
with facial redness or rosacea. It usually is most noticeable
under the eyes and can last for a few days. Some permanent hair
loss in the treated area can occur.
Changes
in Fees
Although
prices usually change at the beginning of each year, the below
prices are subject to change at anytime, to reflect equipment
costs, advertising fees, etc. In general, we will charge the
price paid at the time of the first treatment, for subsequent
treatments, for up to one year after the first treatment.
Q:
How do I get started?
A: Schedule an appointment for a free IPL Photo-Rejuvenation consultation so you can be evaluated to see if you are a good candidate for this treatment. Additional questions will be answered and pre-treatment instructions will be provided. Call
703-288-0085 for prices and for your free consultation.
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