Photorejuvenation, also known as Intense Pulsed Light or IPL, is one of our most popular skin procedures performed for both men and women. It is one of the best treatment options for a variety of skin concerns. This light technology improves broken capillaries, brown spots, enlarged pores, acne, skin tone and texture. It also improves redness caused by sundamage, aging, rosacea or acne scarring. Our Syneron Medical IPL device is the most advanced technology available today and enables us to achieve optimal results in fewer treatments. IPL can be used to target skin conditions on the face, neck, chest, arms and hands. This procedure is extremely effective and very tolerable. A series of treatments every few weeks will ensure you have little to no downtime and will give you the best results and value. You will see your skin health and appearance continue to improve with every session. Once your series is complete, we will recommend the proper home care products to preserve your newly restored skin. Microdermabrasion can be performed 7-10 days post IPL to encourage exfoliation and fading of brown spots. |
Avoid Sun Exposure and Tanning Beds After this Treatment
- SLIP on a shirt.
- SLAP on a wide brimmed hat (not a baseball cap...the ears and sides of the face can get skin cancer too!)
- SLOP on the sunblocking cream, lotion or spray to any sunexposed areas of the skin. The Canadian Dermatology Association currently recommends an SPF (Sun Protection Factor) of 30, which will give 97% protection, as opposed to 93% with SPF 15. The protection % does not increase with higher SPF than 30. It goes without saying that any sunblocking agent should be re-applied frequently, at least every 2 hours, especially when swimming or perspiring. We have VIVIER TRIPLE PROTECTION SPF 30 Sunblock available for purchase at our office as well as PCA PRODUCTS. Sunscreen can never "cause" melanoma; excessive UVA and UVB exposure can cause melanoma (which can be fatal), actinic keratoses, basal and squamous carcinoma, and sunburn, to name but a few effects.
- SLIDE on those sunglasses! Your eyes, especially the retina and lens, must also be protected from UV induced damage!
- SEEK the shade! This goes without saying.
- AVOID the midday sun (between 11 am and 3 pm) when the UV rays are at the "worst". AVOID the sun in general, as you will produce more than enough vitamin D from even a few minutes of sun exposure on small areas such as the top of the hands.
