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SKIN TREATMENTS
Skin Rejuvenation
IPL photofacials work by using concentrated light to stimulate collagen production and constrict the blood vessels deep beneath the surface of the skin. It is a non-ablative, in-office procedure that uses high energy light waves to target dark pigmentation in the skin. The pigment fragments are then removed by the bodies lymphatic system. No skin is removed or damaged during treatment, as the IPL is designed to stimulate deep tissues beneath the skin. IPL photofacials can help improve the appearance of many skin conditions, including:
- Sun damage
- Liver spots
- Large pores
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Smoke damage
The entire procedure typically takes about 20 minutes and involves very little discomfort. Most patients describe only a mild pinching sensation during the treatmen
Vein Reduction
IPL therapy is used to treat spider veins, also known as telangiectasias, the light generates heat in the veins. As with other spider vein treatments, this causes the walls of the vein to collapse. Eventually, these veins will be reabsorbed by the body and fade away after several weeks.
Oxyhemoglobin in the blood absorbs light from an IPL treatment creating heat that helps destroy capillaries that contribute to the appearance of rosacea. Over a period of 3-4 weeks, the vessels are reabsorbed, and facial redness diminishes.
Cherry angiomas are benign (harmless) proliferations of blood vessels that appear as cherry-red bumps, most commonly on the upper trunk. Occasionally, cherry angiomas can appear purplish or be confused for a mole. They are usually small in size and can increase in number as we age. Many patients aged 30 or over have a few on their skin. IPL treatments are very effective in diminishing the appearance of cherry angiomas.
Acne Reduction
Acne most commonly develops when skin cells don't shed properly - the cells stick together and plug up the pores. This blockage encourages an oil called sebum and a bacteria called propionibacterium (P. acnes) to build up in the skin pores, leading to inflammation. The oil is produced by the sebaceous glands.
The Allegra IPL system emit safe pulses of light energy to eliminate acne at its source. The light energy is directed at the affected pores, triggering a photoelectrochemical process that kills bacteria and reduces acne severity in the skin.
Skin Tightening
Using light energy to heat the dermis deep beneath your skin’s surface, skin tightening provides an all-natural, non ablative option to enhance skin tone without surgery, recovery time or injections. IPL is an ideal solution for tightening loose skin on your face, arms and abdomen. By safely heating the dermis, new collagen is produced.
Hair Removal
Tired of shaving or waxing?
IPL is one of the longest-lasting methods, and generally requires four or more treatments 4-6 weeks apart. It is most effective on dark hair. The light pulse works to destroy the hair bulb. The treatment can be used on many parts of the body where unwanted hair appears.
