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What does IPL do for skin?
IPL treatment uses intense wavelengths of light to heat the surface enough to stimulate the skin to naturally regenerate while boosting collagen production. Over time, patients are left with a smoother skin tone, healthier complexion, and less visible sun damage.
Is IPL good for anti aging?
The present study showed that IPL can be effective in treating the signs of periorbital skin aging and more than 50\% of our patients had favourable (moderate and considerable) improvement.
What skin conditions does IPL improve?
IPL is particularly popular for the treatment of rosacea and sun damage. To understand why IPL is so effective at treating these conditions, it is important to first understand how the therapy actually works. Using an intense light energy, IPL targets pigmentation and other unwanted cells within your skin.
What does your face look like after an IPL treatment?
Immediately following your IPL™ photofacial, your skin will appear as though you have had a sunburn. You may also experience some mild swelling, but most patients are able to return to work or resume their normal activities right away. You can even put makeup on right after your treatment.
Does IPL have collagen?
In the process of heating up your skin, IPL encourages the production of more collagen. It stimulates the natural process by which your body repairs all kinds of damage. Once produced, the collagen goes to work on improving the effects of sun damage and the other factors that make your skin look more age.
Is IPL facial worth?
IPL is an excellent option for people who want to address many of the signs of aging with one treatment. You can greatly improve fine lines, sun spots, redness, and dull skin, all with the power of light.
Should I use moisturizer after IPL?
As your skin recovers from an IPL treatment, it will start to dry out and peel a little. Avoid your skin drying out by applying a thick moisturizing cream across the treated area morning and night. This will help keep your skin comfortable and smooth.
Does IPL really work?
Unlike laser treatments, which emit a specific wavelength, IPL works like a flash-lamp, sending out scattered wavelengths of light, making IPL very targeted. That also means it affects the pigment in your skin too, so IPL only really works for those with fair skin and dark hair.
What is IPL treatment and what are its benefits?
The treatment can help repair small blood vessels that have become visible,or help eradicate sun spots or other pigmentation irregularities.
How effective is IPL?
IPL is a very effective treatment for hair removal, carried out on advanced state of the art equipment. Even though the process looks simple, it requires a lot of professional expertise to be done successfully. A handheld device that transmits energy is pressed against the area under treatment.
Is IPL able to do skin tightening as well?
The skin tightening treatments apply a combination of three of SharpLight’s advanced technologies, including Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), Radio Frequency (RF)* and Infrared (IR) technologies. These powerful skin-tightening machines and lasers achieve results in just a few relatively short pain-free treatment sessions.