What Is IPL?
If you struggle with how your skin appears because of sun damage or dark spots, Starr MedSpa can perform a skin consultation at our Westlake Village or Studio City, CA office to determine if you could benefit from intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy. A photofacial with IPL is a rejuvenating skin treatment for adults with dark spots, sun spots, age spots, and freckles on their neck and face. IPL is a wonderful treatment that can be used on the face or body to target discoloration. The treatment stimulates collagen with minimal downtime. IPL may be a noninvasive process but can be highly effective and create great results. Our experienced team uses intense wavelengths of light energy that raise the skin's temperature just enough to start the natural healing process and boost collagen production. As the added nutrients take effect, you should see a healthier complexion with a more even tone and decreased spots.
How Does IPL Work?
If no other treatments are performed, an IPL photofacial is completed inside our Westlake Village or Studio City, CA office in about 30 – 60 minutes in one of our minor procedure rooms. To start the photofacial, your technician will wash and dry your skin before protecting your eyes with goggles. The photofacial is administered using a handheld device that will pass over the skin while emitting light energy pulses. While many patients will feel some discomfort during the photofacial, it is usually bearable for the fast treatment time. Your provider will apply a tinted SPF that will help with the redness.
Frequency of treatment: every 4 – 6 weeks
What Are the Benefits of IPL?
IPL photofacials are known at Starr MedSpa for their transforming qualities. A number of the benefits that our Westlake Village and Studio City, CA patients gain from their IPL photofacials include:
- Balancing of pigment and age spots
- Restored skin tone and feel
- Revitalized, transformed skin appearance
- Calming, enjoyable treatment that boosts skin wellness
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Plan Your Procedure
Recovery Time
None
How Long It Takes
30 mins - 1 hour
Follow-Up Time
4 weeks
Price
$350/area
Frequently Asked Questions
How quick are the results from IPL?
Visible improvements can be seen after one treatment, but optimal results develop a month after your last treatment. It is normal for patients to get varying results after each treatment. Over time, you should notice gradual improvements in blotchiness, redness, and spots (age, brown, and sun).
What are the possible side effects of IPL?
It's common to have mild side effects like temporary swelling, redness, blisters, crusting, or bruising. These should subside 2 – 3 days following your treatment. You will be sun-sensitive, and excessive sun exposure can affect the results of the procedure. Whenever you go outside, you should always wear sunscreen to prevent issues like redness and spots.
Do I need to prep for IPL?
Patients about to undergo an IPL treatment are asked to skip self-tanners and excessive sun for about 2 – 4 weeks before the appointment. They should also stop using certain medications a few days before their treatment and may be asked to take aspirin or ibuprofen for 5 – 7 days before the appointment to help prevent bruising. They also need to use sun protection (like a hat and sunscreen).
Get A Photofacial Glow
Even if you didn't think too much about your skin when you had clear skin, you now may be interested in treatments that fix your complexion. We encourage you to find out more about IPL treatments by contacting our Westlake Village or Studio City, CA office to schedule a skin consultation. With IPL treatments at Starr MedSpa, we can reach the deeper layers of skin to help create a radiant glow and a healthy complexion.