A lot of people, especially women, would like to look young and vibrant all the time. But having a youthful appearance is hard to maintain because of many factors. Constant exposure to the sun and decrease collagen production results to aging. Thanks to IPL facial treatment, you can restore your youthful look.
IPL therapy is a non invasive treatment which uses special wavelengths of light to treat aged and damaged skin. The light is absorbed by areas of skin that is being treated but not the healthy cells. The light is absorbed by the melanin and hemoglobin. And when the light is converted to heat, it destroys he target cells without affecting the skins surface. This therapy is used to treat the following:
• Aged spots
• Flat, pigmented lesions
• Sun damage
• Uneven skin coloring
• Redness, red scarring
• Unwanted facial and body hair
Since the treatment depends on the light absorption of melanin and hemoglobin, it is effective to those who have fair colored skin rather than those with dark skin.
During the treatment an anesthetic maybe applied depending on your doctor and in your pain tolerance. You may feel a stinging sensation but is bearable. An eye protection will be provided for precaution.
After the procedure you will feel a slight burning sensation. Redness and swelling may also occur in the area. In the next 4 days after the procedure you will look horrible but don’t panic, after about a week healthy skin will already develop.
During the first few days after the treatment you should avoid scratching, rubbing or applying make- up on the area. And make sure you only use sunscreen prescribed by your doctor. Your skin will be very sensitive for the next 2 days, so avoid too hot or too cold water.
Keep in mind to always consult your doctor prior to IPL facial treatment, or even other treatments. Think about your safety at all times and don’t forget to discuss this procedure with your doctor.
