The IPL Photofacial and How it Works
In the world of aesthetic medicine, over the past decade, we have seen one of the most exponential rises in popularity during history. With more and more men and women looking to aesthetic medicine treatments than ever before, its no surprise that medical spas like Koru Wellness Aesthetics, considered to be the best medical spa Midtown Manhattan has to offer, is gaining popularity as well. According to Dr. Vivian Chin, the owner of the best medical spa Upper East Side customers count on, Koru, with so many different advancements in technology these days, patients are able to achieve some of the most amazing results, using wholly non-invasive measures, as opposed to in years past when the same or similar results would have probably required surgery and other more invasive techniques. And the fact is that with so many non-invasive options out there, clients have their pick of the type of treatment to choose from – with many skincare procedures often being tailored to meet their every need. As the best medical spa Midtown Manhattan has to offer, one of the most popular treatments at Koru, and a perfect example of this rise in technology has got to be the IPL Photofacial. The IPL Photofacial is a revolutionary new procedure that uses light energy, in a highly concentrated beam to penetrate beneath the skin’s surface and health patients to experience some of the absolute best skin rejuvenation results possible today. In todays article, we will be exploring the IPL Photofacial, not only learning how it works, but what it can offer to patients.
What is the IPL Photofacial?
Its important that we understand that while it is often characterized as a “laser treatment”, the IPL Photofacial isn’t a true laser procedure. IPL actually stands for intense pulsed light, and it’s a type of light therapy used to treat wrinkles, unwanted discolorations, spots, and even unwanted hair. According to the team at Koru, the best medical spa Upper East Side clients trust, while a laser focuses just one wavelength of light at your skin, while IPL releases light of many different wavelengths, like a photo flash. The light from IPL is more scattered and less focused than a laser. IPL penetrates down to the second layer of your skin (dermis) without harming the top layer (epidermis), so it causes less damage to your skin. Pigment cells in your skin absorb the light energy, which is converted into heat. The heat destroys the unwanted pigment to clear up freckles and other spots. Or, it destroys the hair follicle to prevent the hair from growing again. As the best medical spa Midtown Manhattan has to offer, Koru uses the IPL procedure anywhere on the body, while it is mostly used to treat the skin on the face because it works best on even areas of the skin, face and body. It isn’t recommended for people who tend to get thick, raised keloid scars or who have darker skin tones. It’s also not as effective on light-colored hair as it is on darker hair.
Does it Really Work?
The fact is that patients at Koru Wellness Aesthetics have seen amazing results using the IPL treatment. In fact, Newer IPL devices work about as well as laser treatments for some cosmetic treatments, such as fading blood vessels in the skin. For hair removal, IPL works better on thick, dark hair than on fine, light hair. You may need to have several treatments to achieve your desired result. You should be able to go right back to your regular activities. The treated area of skin will be red and sensitive for a few hours, as if you got sunburned. Your skin may be slightly swollen, too. Your skin will continue to be sensitive for a couple of days after the procedure. You may need to avoid using hot water on it until your skin heals.
What Does IPL Treat?
As the best medical spa Upper East Side patients trust for skincare concerns, Koru Wellness Aesthetics has earned a solid reputation in the aesthetic world. And while laser treatments and other methods are effective in quite a few methods, very few procedures offer the versatility of the IPL Photofacial. The IPL Photofacial can help treat quite a bit, including things like:
· age spots
· sun damage
· freckles
· birthmarks
· varicose veins
· broken blood vessels on your face
· rosacea
· hair on your face, neck, back, chest, legs, underarms, or bikini line
For more information on all there is to know about skincare aesthetics and more, be sure to contact Koru Wellness Aesthetics today.
