IPL Photo Facial in Frisco, TX

How well IPL works can depend on what you want the treatment to fix.

*Redness: After one to three treatments, light therapy can get rid of 50%-75% of broken blood vessels for most people. They could completely go away. While treated veins don’t come back, new ones might show up later.

*If rosacea causes your face to flush, IPL can be a good alternative to laser therapy.

You may have better results if:

*You’re under 40

*Your condition is moderate to severe

*Sun damage: You may see 70% less of the brown spots and redness caused by ultraviolet (UV) rays.

Acne: IPL may help if you have acne or the scarring it causes. You may need about six sessions to notice a difference. Research is continuing.

IPL is safe when done by a trained technician. However, the treatment could cause hormonal brown spots to flare up. You could have other unwanted side effects.

Your skin could:

• Scar

• Hurt

• Swell

• Bleed

• Become infected

• Change color

• Get crusty

• Blister

Talk to your Laser Technician/Esthetician if you feel sick after your treatment or if your symptoms get worse.

Before the procedure, don’t:

• Tan in the sun, in a tanning bed, or with tanning creams for 4 weeks before you go

• Wax, or get a chemical peel or collagen shots for 2 weeks before

• Wear perfume, makeup, deodorant, or any skin irritants

• Take aspirin or another drug that can make you bleed more

• Take any medication that will make you sun-sensitive; for example, the antibiotic doxycycline.

Once you’re there, a Certified Laser Technician will cleanse your skin and apply gel to the area. You’ll wear dark glasses to protect your eyes.

The session will probably last 20 or 30 minutes. Large areas could take an hour or more.

While most people are fine with the light pulses, the treatment could sting a little. It might feel like someone is snapping a rubber band on you

It may feel like you have a sunburn for 4-6 hours after you’re finished. Ice packs or a cool washcloth can help you feel better.

Your skin may be red or bruised for a day or two. Some of your brown spots may get darker, but they should peel off within a few weeks.

While you heal:

• Don’t put on makeup if your skin hurts.

• Use moisturizing lotion.

• Protect yourself with sunscreen. Make sure it has an SPF of at least 30 and a physical blocker like zinc. Reapply it every 2 hours, even if it’s not sunny outside.

• Wash your face with a gentle cleanser.

For best results, most people get between four and seven sessions. It depends on the condition you’re treating. You’ll wait 2-4 weeks between each visit. It may take several weeks for you to notice any changes in your skin.