Photorejuvenation IPL treatment
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All of our skin treatments start the same way. With a consultation.
We’ll go over what’s been tried before and what end point you would like to see.
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a photorejuvenation treatment targets sun damage, brown spots, broken capillaries and redness in the skin.
Targeting everything at once leaves an even skin tone, evens out texture in the skin and helps stimulate collagen production.
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Yes. IPL is a non-invasive procedure with minimal downtime. You can resume your daily routine immediately afterwards although temporary redness or darkening of melanin may occur for 10-14 days post treatment.
Generally painless though some describe the treatment as a small elastic band snap.
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Each treatment will take around 35-45 minutes
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We recommend 4-8 treatments spaced 3-4 weeks apart for optimal results
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Do not expose the treatment area to the sun (including tannings beds) for four weeks prior to the procedure
Do not use tanning creams for four weeks prior to the procedure
No active ingredients for 1 week before treatment
If exposure is unavoidable, use SPF 30+
Shave the area before your treatment (do NOT tweeze, wax, or use depilatory creams)
No smoking for (at least) 3 hours before your appointments.
No scents
Hydrate
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Use a cold compress, if needed
Use a soothing gel (ex. aloe vera), if needed
Do not expose the treated area to sunlight for at least a few weeks
If exposure is unavoidable, use SPF 30+
Avoid hot showers, baths, pools, and hot tubs until the next day
Hydrate!