Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is also sometimes called photorejuvenation, photofacial, and fotofacial. A non-surgical, non-ablative non-laser treatment, IPL can improve:
- Sun damage
- Brown or age spots
- Rosacea
- Red spider veins on the face / broken capillaries
- Acne and burn scars
- Large pores
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Skin texture
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Collagen production
The IPL device delivers high intensity pulses of broadband light to deep layers of the skin, while leaving the surface skin relatively undamaged. As a result, IPL usually requires no downtime compared to dermabrasion and most laser treatments that can require time to heal the surface of the skin.
IPL can be used on the face, neck, chest, hands, arms, and legs, and it is safe and effective for most skin types. Most patients need three to six treatments every three to four weeks to achieve an optimal outcome. Spider veins, scars, and dark spots usually take the longest to treat, and the improvement is gradual.
At Cheng Plastic Surgery, our board-certified facial plastic surgeons will spend time with you to understand what you wish to correct, and they will examine you carefully to determine the best plan to achieve your goals.
We have performed many successful IPL procedures for our patients in the greater San Francisco Bay area. With two board-certified facial plastic surgeons in our office, you can receive a second opinion right in our office!
