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IPL
Laser Skin Rejuvination
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Regain your confidence and restore your skin with IPL therapy. Ideal for both men and women struggling with sun damage or dark spots, IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) treatments using the advanced Alma Harmony XL Pro help rejuvenate your complexion. IPL uses precise pulses of light to stimulate collagen production and ignite your skin’s natural healing process, revealing a smoother, more even-toned appearance over time.
HOW DOES IPL WORK?
IPL is done around 20 – 30 minutes. To prep you for your procedure, we will wash and dry the skin to be treated, then protect your eyes with goggles. Then will administer the IPL treatment using Alma Harmony XL Pro, a handheld wand that emits pulses of light energy as she passes it over the skin. While many patients will feel mild discomfort during the IPL photo facial, it is generally bearable given the short treatment time. Once your procedure is complete, we will get you out the door and back to your normal, everyday activities.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT AFTER MY IPL TREATMENT?
One of the benefits of IPL treatments is that there is no downtime. You can leave our office and get back to your everyday activities. Your complexion will be a little red and swollen, but this is natural and will go away in several hours. If necessary, it may be hidden with cosmetics. Allure recommends you use an ointment on the treated skin to speed up your healing process. Anti-inflammatory medicine can also help ease swelling if you wish. After 2 – 5 days, the irregularities that we treated under the skin will rise to the surface and start flaking away. It's very important that you do not pick at your skin during the healing process and that you take extra measures to protect it from the sun. While you will have noticeable results after your first treatment, you will see the best outcome with several IPL treatments. Allure recommends most patients get 3 – 6 sessions done every four weeks.
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Avoid sun exposure and self-tanners for 2–4 weeks before treatment
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Discontinue use of minocycline, tetracycline, doxycycline, or Retin-A/Renova a few days prior
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Consider taking pain relievers for one week before treatment to prevent bruising
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Use sun protection (e.g., hat and sunscreen) between sessions
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What can I expect after my IPL treatment? One of the key benefits of IPL treatments is that there’s no downtime. You can leave Allure and resume your normal activities right away. Your skin may appear slightly red and swollen, but this is normal and should subside within a few hours. If needed, you can use makeup to cover any redness. It’s recommended to apply an ointment to help speed up the healing process, and anti-inflammatory medication can be taken to reduce swelling if desired. Within 2–5 days, the treated areas will rise to the surface and naturally flake away. Avoid picking at your skin and take extra precautions to protect it from the sun. While you’ll notice improvements after your first treatment, the best results typically come after multiple sessions. Allure suggests most patients undergo 3–6 treatments, spaced about four weeks apart, for optimal results.
How much does an IPL photo facial cost? Every patient case is unique, which means your cost for IPL treatments will vary based on your unique condition. Allure offers special deals sometimes, and we take many forms of payment. In your initial consultation, we can estimate costs and recommend how many sessions are needed to fit your needs and goals.
How quick are the results from IPL? Visible improvements can usually be seen following each session, but final results are visible a month after a full series of treatments is completed. It is normal for patients to see different responses following each session. You should see fading of blotchiness, redness, and spots (age, brown, and sun) over time.
What are the possible side effects of an IPL photo facial? Most patients experience mild side effects like temporary redness, swelling, crusting, blisters, or bruising. These go away on their own in a few days. Your skin will be sun sensitive, and sun exposure will affect your results. Whenever you go outside, you should always wear sunscreen to prevent issues like spots and redness.