The IPL photofacial – or Intense Pulsed Light facial – is a state-of-the-art skin rejuvenation treatment. The device delivers powerful wavelengths of light to heat the skin and stimulate collagen production.
You may think, light isn’t strong enough to restore skin. You are taught that sunlight is damaging and that you should always protect your skin. But the type of therapeutic light used in an IPL photofacial has benefits that range from fewer fine lines and wrinkles to a brighter and more even complexion.
The non-ablative fractional laser creates microchannels in the skin to deliver heat deep into the skin.
IPL facials stimulate the production of:
These two vital proteins support healthy skin, especially as you age.
Keep reading for five IPL photofacial benefits that will make you wonder about the healing power of light.
Not only is the IPL photofacial an effective treatment for most common skin ailments, but the treatment is fast and gentle. Your Stadia Med Spa provider will present you with protective eyewear, apply a cooling gel, and run the applicator over the treatment area. That’s it!
Most patients are done within 30 to 60 minutes with little to no recovery time!
You can’t stop your skin from aging. The fact is that the older you get, the less collagen and elastin are produced in the body. These 5 IPL photofacial benefits show how you can create more of these essential skin proteins for a younger, healthier complexion.
Even when you use sunscreen of SPF 30 and higher, chances are you will get sun damage at some point in your life. The IPL photofacial is a gentle and effective treatment for sun-damaged skin, no matter what your age.
It may seem counterintuitive to treat damage from light with more light. But the photofacial uses a specialty laser that targets pigmented skin. It hones in on sun damage and spots and turns to heat inside the cells and blood vessels. The cells that created the pigment in your skin are dissolved by the heat and disposed of by the body.
Sun damage and spots will appear darker directly following the treatment. Then, over the next few days, the sun damage will peel away leaving fresh, undamaged skin in its place.
The IPL photofacial is especially effective for mild to moderate acne scars.
Some people struggle for years to control acne breakouts. And even when they finally get their acne under control, they are left with a constant reminder of the acne in the form of scars.
Acne scars are visibly reduced with the IPL photofacial. Not only that, but the Intense Pulsed Laser kills off harmful bacteria to prevent future acne breakouts.
When your skin creates a scar, the new skin and collagen may take on a different tone and texture from the surrounding skin. The photofacial targets these dark spots and heats the cells and tissues to stimulate your body’s natural inflammatory response.
Your body responds to the pulsed light by restarting the healing process, creating new skin cells, decreasing inflammation, and producing collagen. As a result, acne scars fade, and new healthy skin grows in its place.
Spider veins are formed by damaged veins or burst blood vessels. While spider veins aren’t dangerous, their bulging red, blue, or purple appearance can really wear down your confidence.
Facial spider veins are particularly cumbersome because they are instantly visible. The IPL non-ablative laser targets the pigment in the damaged veins and heats the walls of the blood vessel. The heat causes the damaged walls to collapse, and the stagnant blood is released back into the bloodstream.
Spider veins may appear more prominent directly after your treatment, but their appearance will fade over time as the body naturally disposes of the damaged cells.
Fine lines and wrinkles on the face are natural results of a well-lived life. But smile lines, frown lines, Crow’s feet, and all the other changes only increase as you age and collagen production slows down. While Stadia Med Spa can’t turn back the clock, the IPL facial can certainly smooth mild to moderate lines and wrinkles from the face.
Many people often refer to the IPL photofacial as a nonsurgical facelift!
The Intense Pulse Light creates heat and stimulates collagen. Collagen increases skin elasticity and makes the face appear more full. As a result, fine lines and wrinkles fade into the background, and you are left with a more youthful, healthy-looking face!
The IPL photofacial is a safe and gentle treatment, even for those with sensitive or inflamed skin. Inflammation in the face can leave you with a red face and uneven skin tone. Rosacea is a common skin condition that causes redness, flushing, and visible blood vessels in the face.
Redness is targeted by the non-ablative laser. The laser heats the pigmented cells and shrinks the blood vessels. Please note that it will take a few days to see the results of IPL photofacial for Rosacea and an uneven skin tone.
The Intense Pulsed Light laser uses precise wavelengths to target specific areas of the skin without damaging the surrounding tissues. Once the damaged cells are reabsorbed and removed by the body, you are left with clear skin and a more even skin tone.
The IPL photofacial is a natural and non-invasive solution to many common skin ailments. Stadia Med Spa recommends photofacials for men and women who want a gentle skin resurfacing treatment. All skin types and tones are eligible for treatment with the IPL non-ablative laser.
The IPL photofacial benefits will continue to improve with each successive treatment. If you are curious about photofacial, start your journey at Stadia Med Spa with a free consultation. An experienced professional will examine your skin and let you know if the IPL photofacial will help you meet your skincare goals!
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