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Photorejuvenation

Thu, 10/06/2011 – 23:38 — Colleen Brown PA-C

 

IPL, also called FotoFacial® and photorejuvination, is a breakthrough and proven technology to enhance skin tone, texture and color.

IPL is non-ablative, meaning there is no removal or destruction of the top layer of skin.  IPL stands for intense pulse light, and has many applications to repair damaged skin from Sun, Acne, Rosacea and many other conditions. The energy from IPL is released in the dermis and can be manipulated to remove brown spots, red spots, repair acne scars, repair fine wrinkles and much more.

At Encompass we use Lumenis Quantum, one the most common platform used for IPL worldwide with proven track record for both safety and efficacy. Quantum can be programmed for every skin type and adjusted for the right wavelengths, number of pulses, duration of each pulse, delay between each pulse and the amount of power delivered per each pulse.

During your consultation, we will identify your specific needs and tailor treatment options best suited for your condition.  Your treatment plan may include any combination of IPL treatments, chemical peels, microdermabrasions, home peeling agents and topicals.

What To Expect During A Typical IPL Treatment?

This is a painless procedure and no numbing cream is used. At first, your face is cleansed using Revision Facial Wash Cleansing Solution. Protective Eye Wear is provided. If this is your first treatment or if your settings will be significantly changed, test spot size is done to ensure that there is no significant side effects. If your skin can tolerate the treatments, then cooling gel is applied to the area of treatment and IPL treatment is initiated.

Indications for Treatment
  • Sun Damage Skin
  • Rejuvenation of skin of the face, neck, chest, arms or hands
  • Brown spots, red spots and aging skin
  • Ruddy skin appearances, rosacea-diffuse redness
  • Improvement in pore size and appearance
  • Small and fine wrinkles
  • Spider veins
  • Freckles
  • Acne scarring
  • Moderate to severe acne (see ACNE treatments)
  • Pre-cancerous skin lesions (this is only to be offered with ALA)
After Treatment
  • Ice packs to be applied if erythema persists
  • Sun block with 65 SPF total block
  • Home care with prescribed Revision products
Microdermabrasion
Vein Removal
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