Photorejuvenation FAQ

Red blemishes from broken blood vessels and brown spots of pigment from sun damage respond to Intense Pulsed Light. The light is changed to heat energy as it reaches to the level of the collagen beneath the skin surface. During Los Angeles IPL photorejuvenation treatment, the IPL wavelength is optimized…

Laser resurfacing and deep chemical peels often send patients into hiding, as they wait for redness and swelling to subside. Microdermabrasion addresses skin irregularities, but is not effective against all complexion problems including redness, flushing and broken capillaries. Face lifts and other surgical procedures are far too invasive for younger…

IPL Los Angeles treatment addresses a wide variety of skin conditions without any downtime afterwards. Here are some of the applications of our Los Angeles photo facial: Sun damage (face, chest, shoulders) Flushing Skin texture Facial redness Broken capillaries Brown spots Age spots Dark circles around the eyes Sun-induced freckles…

Any patient with broken capillaries, sun-induced freckles, birthmarks, melasma and/or blotchy pigmentation (sun damage), can benefit from treatments with IPL (intense pulsed light) photorejuvenation and expect excellent improvement. The effects of IPL photorejuvenation can be expedited with the application of a medication pre-treatment, called Levulan®. The combination of IPL photorejuvenation…

Most patients describe the sensation of our Los Angeles photo facial to be like the snap of a rubber band on the skin as the pulses of energy are delivered through the handpiece. Some patients who are extra sensitive opt to have a topical numbing cream applied beforehand.…

Post-operative discomfort is almost nonexistent. After a Los Angeles photo facial treatment with any light laser, the skin can appear a little flushed and there is a possibility of some very minor swelling. The pigmented spots and capillaries treated may appear slightly darker temporarily. This is normal. The flushed look…

Facial, neck and chest treatments are usually repeated at 4-week intervals. A series of 4-5 IPL treatment sessions for each area is recommended for optimal results, but this varies by patient. When you come in for a consultation, the doctor can give you a better estimate for how many treatments…