Improve your skin problems with Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy, also known as a photofacial. You can get it to address wrinkles, age spots, and broken blood vessels. It works by emitting light pulses to the target area, causing the skin cells to break down and rejuvenating the skin. Here are the top 10 reasons to try IPL treatment:

1. Fights Acne

IPL is ideal for people who suffer from acne, because it stops the problem by getting to the root of the issue. It also reduces acne scars. The pulses eliminate the acne-causing bacteria, activating the skin’s healing process, which helps remove the scars.

2. Reduces the Signs of Sun Damage

Sun damage creates unsightly dark spots. The photofacial treatment targets these spots, causing the body to eliminate the excessive pigment cells and encourage more collagen production, making the skin more elastic with fewer wrinkles.

3. Treats Rosacea

During an IPL treatment, the light pulses reduce the skin’s redness and the visibility of capillaries and veins. Your new and even skin tone will give your skin a healthy appearance.

4. Can Also Be Used to Treat Other Areas of the Body

The IPL treatment helps not only the facial skin but also the skin on other parts of the body. It can reduce sun damage, uneven skin texture, and broken blood vessels on the legs, arms, hands, shoulders, and décolleté.

5. Slows Down Premature Skin Aging

If you are tired of looking older than your age because of dull-looking skin, rejuvenate it with IPL treatments. The light pulses can eliminate damaged skin cells to encourage young skin cells to develop, giving you a more youthful look.

6. Eliminates Unwanted Body Hair

The IPL treatment removes hair and serves as a long-term solution. The pulsed light injures the hair follicles, impairing the growth process for new hair.

7. Affordable Price Tag

IPL treatments cost less than other similar procedures. However, their cost will depend on your skin problem and the extent of the problem areas. You can learn more about the price during your consultation. 

8. Complements Other Skin Treatments

If you want to address other skin problems along with your IPL treatment, the photofacial works safely with certain other procedures, such as injectable dermal fillers.

9. No Downtime Needed

Patients who undergo IPL treatments can resume normal daily activities within 24 to 48 hours. The treated area may stay red for around eight hours after the procedure, with some reporting mild stinging. However, you can quickly alleviate these effects with ice packs.

10. Only Minimal Pain

Most patients who tried IPL reported feeling no pain during the procedure. Those worried about experiencing slight discomfort may opt for a topical anesthetic before the session.

Schedule Your Consultation

Treat signs of aging and acne—try an IPL photofacial treatment today! Contact Platinum Medical Spa to book your appointment.