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IPL Photorejuvenation

Related terms for "IPL Photorejuvenation": Laser Hair Removal, NLite, Facial Rejuvenation, erbium laser, fda, Laser acne treatment, Wrinkle reduction doctor

IPL or Intense Pulse Light uses heat energy from light to selectively destroy unwanted veins, pigmented or vascular lesions and hair follicles. IPL also stimulates mild inflammation which in turn stimulates regeneration of collagen tissues. This improves skin tone. The pigment in the treated area, (melanin or blood) absorbs the IPL energy while surrounding skin is left unharmed.

The VascuLightSR uses the principle of selective photothermolysis. IPL uses intense pulsed light in the visible spectrum to perform a number of beneficial services, including:

  • remove hair
  • rejuvenate skin
  • treat portwine stains
  • treat spider veins
  • treat varicose veins
  • remove tattoos

 

FotoFacial

FotoFacial treatments improve skin tone and complexion.

FotoFacial Treatments are perfomed on full face, neck and/or chest treatments using pulses of visible light that effectively improve facial redness as seen in rosacea or in 'flushers and blushers', 'redneck' and as well as the obvious signs of sun damage and aging. Pretreatment of the skin in certain skin types may be necessary for uptimal result. Fotofacial treatments can be combined with photoepilation, botox injections, micodermabration, fillers like cymetra, and restylane.

Epilight

Epilight treatments reomove unwanted hair.

This process is called photoepilation. Photoepilation Treatments are perfomed on different areas of the face, neck, underarm,chest and bikini areas. Photoepilation using pulses of visible light that effectively remove hairs by destroying the hair follicles. Photoepilation will control also razor bumps. The heat energy generated from the light pulse is selectively absorbed by the pigment in the hair and carried down to the hair foolicle. The color of light used is customised to the client's skin color, hair color and hair thickness. Photoepilation treatments are not very effective on blonde and gray hair. Shioma eye and cosmetic however has a protocol for treating these hair types.

Pretreatment of the skin in certain skin types may be necessarry for uptimal results in some skin types. Hair follicles produce hair in cycles. Several treatment sessions, usually, 5, are therefore necessary to eliminate hair growth from an area. More sessions maybe required in some clients. Photoepilation treatments can be safely used on all skin types. Photoepilation treatments can be combined with fotofacial treatments, botox injections,micodermabration, fillers like cymetra, and restylane.

Tatoo Removal

IPL tattoo removal can be performed on any part of the body.

Tattoo removal uses pulses of visible light that effectively removes pigment containing cells of the tattoo. The heat energy generated from the intense pulsed light, IPL is selectively absorbed by the pigment laden cells which are disrupted to release the pigment granules in the tattoo. These pigment granules are picked up and removed by scavenger cells, macrophages. Several treatment sessions are usually necessary. Lighter pastel colored tattoos may be more difficult to remove.

Portwine, Spider Vein and Varicose Vein Treatment

IPL treament for portwine stain, spider vein removal can be perfomed on any part of the body were these lesions occur.

Using pulses of visible light, IPL, or high energy Yag laser, which penetrate the skin and is absorbed by the blood. The temperature in the treated vessel is raised high eough to cause the blood vessel to collapse and breakdown. The blood vessels almost completely disappear over time.Several treatment sessions may be necessary.

What Should I Expect During the Procedure?

Each treatment takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes. Without a topical anesthesia a mild amount of discomfort can be expected. The use of ELA-MAX, or other specially formulated topical anesthetic cream makes the procedure more comfortable. ELA-MAX is applied 30-60 minutes before the procedure. There is no discomfort after treatments. Immediately following a treatment, the skin may appear red and flushed but these changes gradually fade over a period of hours to a few days. After the first session brown spots generally appear darker but lightens with the susequent sessions.

Results?

Improvements after fotofacial treatments are gradual and will be more visible after each treatment. Five treatments are performed for optimal results. Some people will benefit from additional treatments.

Other Procedures:
Nlite | Nu-Derm | Botox | IPL Photorejuvenation | Microdermabrasion | Blue Peel | Cymetra | Eyelid Surgery | Vein Therapy