Photo Rejuvenation (IPL)

Photo Rejuvenation or Intense Pulse Light (IPL) stimulates cell regeneration and collagen remodeling. It is a preferred treatment for:

• Pigmented Lesions (Sunspots or Age Spots) – which occur in response to sun-induced skin injury and appear as dark brown circles, known as Solar Lentigines.  There can also be diffuse browning of the skin, known as Actinic Bronzing.
  
• Vascular Lesions – superficial blue, red, or purple veins under the skin’s surface.  Some common types include Rosacea (facial inflammation) and Spider Veins (tiny vessels that appear near the surface of the face).

Treatment sessions have no down time and are quick and easy!  After initial preparation, the hand piece will be moved gradually over your skin.  The hand piece emits a light that breaks up the pigment in the lesions.  Most people perceive the light as a gentle “snapping” sensation, which causes little to no discomfort.

Pigmented lesions may darken slightly after treatment, and then fade away after about 10-14 days.  Most people experience some mild temporary redness and swelling, similar to a sunburn, in the treated area shortly after treatment.  This does not interfere with normal activities and usually subsides within a day.  In some cases, the redness may last longer, but will still be mild and temporary.

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AFTER

Some popular areas for treatment with IPL are as follows:

• Full Face
• Hands & Arms
• Décolleté
• Neck

If you think IPL would benefit you, contact us today for more information or to schedule your personal consultation with Dr. Becker.

The Advanced Facial Cosmetic & Laser Surgery Center serves all of Florida, including Orlando, Melbourne and Vero Beach.

Facial News 2004 by Ferdinand F. Becker, M.D. F.A.C. S.
See Your Lighter Side

If you’ve wished you could lighten the look of surface skin blemishes such as sunspots, age spots, rosacea and spider veins, state-of-the-art photorejuvenation is available at the Advanced Facial Cosmetic & Laser Surgery Center. 

The Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) system used at the Center is the latest and most effective photofacial technology on the market.  “The system uses an intense beam of pulsed light to treat skin imperfections,” says Jane H. Olson, A.R.N.P.  “Treatments are brief, and no anesthetic is required.  Only mild warmth is felt at the treatment site.”  For maximum effectiveness, it is recommended that patients avoid sun exposure two weeks before and after each procedure. 

IPL is ideal for aging, sun damaged skin.  It effectively addresses pigmented blemishes such as sunspots or age spots.  Vascular blemishes, which include rosacea and spider veins, also respond well to IPL therapy.  Following treatment, pigmented blemishes will darken slightly, and then fade within two weeks.  Areas with vascular blemishes may redden immediately after the procedure, but the veins will generally blanch quickly and fade within 10-14 days. 

This convenient cosmetic procedure can produce dramatic improvements in your skin’s appearance, with a minimal impact on your busy schedule.