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What is Intense Pulsed Light?
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL™) technology is a
treatment breakthrough that can correct a variety of benign skin
conditions, such as facial skin imperfections, the signs of photo-aging,
birthmarks, unwanted hair, unsightly small veins, and other blemishes.
It offers a safe, non-invasive solution that can be tailored to your
individual condition and skin type, providing superior cosmetic results
and outstanding satisfaction, through a new process called
photorejuvenation.
How is Photorejuvenation performed?
A cold gel is usually applied to the area
to be treated, and you may be given dark glasses to protect your eyes
from the bright light. The smooth glass surface of the IPL hand piece is
gently applied to your skin and pulses of light are applied. You may
feel a slight sting, like the snapping of a small rubber band. An
anesthetic cream may be used, but is seldom required. Treatment is
generally administered in a series of 4 to 6 sessions that provide
excellent long-term results, minimal adverse effects and high
satisfaction. Each treatment takes about twenty minutes.
Why are multiple treatments necessary?
Depending on the number of conditions you
are treating, and the severity of the individual problem, a series of
four to six treatment sessions may be recommended. You can return to
work the same day and resume all your regular activities. By dividing
the full program into several treatments, the procedure provides gradual
improvement with very low risk - and, it preserves the wonderful "no
down time" feature that people appreciate so much.
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IPL at Work
Red blemishes from
broken blood vessels and brown spots of pigment from sun damages
respond to Intense Pulsed Light. The light is changed to
heat energy as it rises to the level of collagen beneath the skin
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How do other treatments compare to
Photorejuvenation?
While there are lasers that treat
telangiectasia and broken capillaries, other lasers that treat benign
brown pigments and others yet that are used for resurfacing facial skin,
no technology provides the long-term improvement of complexion and
texture of the IPL™ Skin Treatments using Photorejuvenation program -
all without the slightest interruption in your busy lifestyle.
What conditions can
Photorejuvenation treat?
Imperfections from Sun Damage
and Photo-aging: Facial imperfections or abnormalities can detract
from your well being and appearance, no matter how healthy and young you
feel. 1PL technology helps create smoother-looking skin. After a series
of treatments, you can see a significant reduction of unwanted
pigmentation. The same treatment can be used effectively on the neck,
chest, arms and hands.
Benign Vascular Lesions: Broken Veins and
Capillaries The face has an extensive network of veins and tiny blood
vessels called capillaries. Over time, aging, trauma, sun exposure, and
certain lifestyle factors cause a number of them to break appearing as
red streaks or blotches on the face. 1PL therapy can eliminate damaged
veins and capillaries by removing virtually all traces of these
unsightly blemishes.
Redness Caused by Broken Capillaries: Many people
suffer from broken capillaries and diffuse erythema, that cause them
social embarrassment. For both women and men, IPL™ can successfully
treat dilated blood vessels without injuring the surrounding healthy
skin.
results
Both the pleasures and stresses of life,
along with the simple passage of time, tend to cause our skin to appear
older. And the signs of photoaging and sun damage are typically most
visible on a person's face and body. While numerous treatments from
simple creams to major surgeries exist to improve various facial flaws,
skin specialists have always sought dramatic improvement with low risk
and no "down time." Additionally, many conventional treatment options
can only address one condition at a time, while they entail a prolonged
recovery time, considerable pain, and potential side effects.
Imagine reducing the effects of sun damage.
Photorejuvenation using IPL™ is a non-invasive
treatment that treats skin damage without disruption of the skin's
surface, hence, no "down time" Intense Pulsed Light (1PL) can
simultaneously treat a wide range of facial concerns safely and
effectively, such as broken capillaries, benign brown pigment, age spots
(sun-induced freckles), mottled pigmentation and poikiloderma. |
Calgary Vein And Laser
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