IPL Photofacial Specialist in New York City, NY

A photofacial, or intense pulsed light therapy, improves the color and texture of your skin without surgery. In certain situations, it can cure some of the visual damage produced by sun exposure, commonly known as photoaging. The most typical regions to notice are the face, neck, hands, and chest. Skin that is red, brown, or splotchy due to a medical condition may benefit from IPL treatment.

During an IPL treatment, light energy is used to target specific colors on your skin. When the skin is heated, the body eliminates undesirable cells, and the ailment being treated is also resolved. IPL devices emit more than one wavelength of pulsating light, unlike lasers. Several skin conditions can be treated simultaneously with it. As a result of IPL, your skin tone will be more even, making you appear younger. Because the light doesn’t hurt other tissues, you can get better quickly. 

Photofacials fight UV damage by penetrating the dermis and drawing out discolored cells. An even, dewy complexion is restored with intense pulsed light treatment by dissolving these cells. After this stage of severe exfoliation is done, a large amount of new collagen is produced to replace the collagen stores damaged by the sun. During this healing process, the skin becomes stronger and more supple. There may be a reduction in wrinkles and fine lines, and many patients also see a reduction in facial sagging. 

There are a variety of causes and side effects of acne, such as scarring, that can be treated with intense pulsed light. Aside from killing harmful bacteria, this procedure also reduces redness and inflammation. The use of repeated IPL photofacials encourages the skin’s outer layer to shed and renew, which gradually eliminates scar tissue. 

While IPL photofacials are generally used to rejuvenate the face, they can also be used to rejuvenate the neck, upper chest, shoulders, hands, arms, and legs. Treatment with intense pulsed light may give you a more uniformly youthful appearance if you have signs of sun damage on multiple parts of your body. 

Most patients tolerate one session well, typically lasting between 30 and 90 minutes. It will appear as if you have had a sunburn immediately after your IPL photofacial. Some patients may experience mild swelling, but most can return to work immediately. It is even possible to put on makeup right after your treatment. Within 24 hours, the redness usually dissipates, and sun spots and discolored areas may appear darker. You should expect this to happen and it indicates that your treatment is working. 

An IPL treatment can show results within a week of the first session, and the complete results can appear four to six weeks after the initial one.

The process of microneedling involves rolling needles over your skin with a device. As a result, thousands of tiny punctures are created all over the treatment area. Your body’s natural healing process kicks in when you create these micro-injuries. The process increases collagen production, which helps keep your skin tight, firm, and youthful. 

IPL photofacials target pigment in the skin specifically by harnessing the power of a laser. Heat is generated by the laser as it passes through the top layer of skin. As a result of the heat, red and brown pigmented areas are selectively damaged without damaging surrounding tissue. In addition, this triggers your body to heal itself, resulting in more collagen being produced. 

Compared to microneedling, IPL therapy is more selective. In addition, it produces faster results that last longer than microneedling. 

IPL photofacials are available at DermaStar Skin and Laser Medical Spa. For more information, contact us or book an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 352 7th Avenue, Suite 807 New York, NY 10001. We serve clients from New York City NY, Queens NY,  Brooklyn NY,  Manhattan NY, Jersey City NJ, Hoboken NJ,  Edgewater NJ, Bronx NY, and surrounding areas.