Many plastic surgeons and dermatologists believe IPL treatments are the true future of successful long-term skin rejuvenation. IPL is extremely versatile allowing the technician to customize the settings to meet the patients’ specific needs. The advantage over traditional cosmetic procedures is its ability to deliver smoother, younger-looking skin immediately and much more comfortably, with little down time.
IPL’s benefits include: reversal of sun damage and rough skin, disappearance of red lines, fading of freckles and brown spots, decrease of acne scars and accompanying discoloration and redness from rosacea.
Before the 30 to 60-minute treatment begins, a topical anesthetic cream is applied, minimizing the feel of a “warm snap” caused by the pulsed light. The light stimulation improves the skin while avoiding trauma to the surface and underlying layers. For optimal results, a series of 5-7 full face pulsed light treatments are given in three week intervals.
This procedure has many names: Photofacials, IPL Therapy and Skin Rejuvenation. In the strictest sense of the word, these procedures are not using a laser, but Intense Pulsed Light or IPL. This light has filters that block certain wavelengths so the therapeutic result is achieved. This form of treatment has many uses. It is shown to stimulate collagen growth, which firms and tightens the skin. It is used to treat discolored spots of various types. It is very helpful in removing fine lines in the skin. The strong point of this procedure is that it smooths the skin and gives a dewy, clear texture. It is truly a versatile machine.
As we pass the age of 30, we begin to loose collagen at the rate of approximately 1 % per year. It is first noticed in loss of skin elasticity. As the process continues, gravity takes its toll. We see it as droopy tissue. The IPL causes remodeling of existing collagen and actually stimulates the growth of new collagen so the full effect of the procedure is seen over the next 4-6 months. This will be seen as a steady decrease in the fine lines from sun damage.
The IPL is excellent for removing pigmented or colored spots on the skin. Most of the pigmented lesions are from sun damage. The IPL is very effective in removing sun spots, age spots, mottled colored skin and smoothing skin tones. This is helpful in removing small vascular lesions as well. IPL is the treatment of choice for mild to moderate rosacea. Care must be exercised in treating nevi, or moles, so to identify melanoma and get the proper treatment for that condition.
This procedure is ideally done after a microdermabrasion for more even and better penetration of the light. The procedure is not painful after topical anesthesia, but you skin may feel like a mild sunburn for a couple of hours after the treatment. Most people respond to a series of 4-6 treatments spaced about 3 weeks apart.
Our Spa Policy
Our MedSpa is open from 8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday through Thursday and Friday from 8:30am - 1:00pm.
- Please arrive 15 minutes for your appointment to complete a routine intake analysis and to ensure a smooth transition to the spa. We cannot guarantee service for late arrivals.
- If you are unable to keep your appointment, please notify us at least 24 hours in advance by contacting our facility at (912) 681-3330Statesboro Plastic Surgery cannot foresee interrupted appointments due to weather, sickness, emergency, death, etc. In the event that a service provider is unable to work, Statesboro Plastic Surgery will do everything possible to reschedule the appointment in a timely manner.
- Product return: we will only accept returns on unopened products within 30 days of the purchase date. If a product has not been opened, but the 30 days has past, we are unable to return that product.