IPL or PhotoFacial
The gold standard technology for reducing sun damage and hyperpigmentation.
This popular treatment is for sun damaged skin, redness, unwanted blood vessels such as Rosacea, stretch marks, brown spots, fine lines, uneven tone, and pore size of the face, neck, chest, and hands (as well as arms, legs, and back). The Stellar IPL has multiple settings and therefore is safe to use on a variety of skin types. This non-ablative treatment has been shown to reduce skin aging at the cellular level. This treatment leads to amazing skin health, clarity, and collagen stimulation.
Why it's special
COST
PhotoFacial $350
Decollete: $400
Neck $350
Hands $250
Photo Facial treatments generally have minimal downtime, allowing most patients to return to their daily activities immediately. You may have a mild sunburn (burning) sensation following the treatment that is usually gone within a few hours. Skin redness is normal and may last a few days. There may be a slight amount of swelling. Crusting or blistering is uncommon and not serious. Pigmented areas may begin to flake after a few days. Cold compresses may be useful for the first 24 hours. Your skin will be fragile for 2-3 days. Use gentle cleansers, do not rub the skin, and avoid hot water during this time. Do not use your Clarisonic or a loofah for one week. Avoid sun exposure and tanning beds to treated areas after treatment. Daily broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30 is vital to maintain your improved skin. Avoid any irritants to your skin, such as any products containing Tretinoin, Retinol, Benzoyl Peroxide, Glycolic/Salicylic Acids, Astringents or Vitamin C for one week after your treatment. Do not wax, tweeze, or use depilatory creams on the treated areas for at least 1 week after your treatment.
Sunspots and age spots will DARKEN with the IPL treatments BEOFRE they begin to respond and resolve. This is expected and a normal part of the IPL process. Do not pick these spots once they become dry. They will lift and fall off on their own. Localized redness may be present and typically resolves within 24 to 48 hours
Arrive clean faced without make-up, moisturizers, or lotions. Do not use any retinol products (or products containing tretinoin), exfoliants or vitamin C in the area to be treated for one week before your treatment. Photosensitizing medications including doxycycline and minocycline should be discontinued 1 week prior to the treatment. To avoid damage from the laser, you must be off Accutane for at least 6 months prior to treatment. Do not wax or use depilatory creams on the treatment area for 1 week prior to your treatment to avoid irritation. No sun exposure, including self-tanner, for 2 weeks before and after treatments.
