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IPL PHOTOFACIAL

IPL Photofacial Skin Rejuvenation in Baltimore, Annapolis MD

IPL photofacials are a great way to rejuvenate your skin and overall appearance by targeting blemishes using intense pulsed light. Women’s Health and Cosmetic Services of Maryland offers IPL photofacials to women living in and around Baltimore, Annapolis and Washington, DC.

What is an IPL Photofacial?

IPL (intense pulsed light) photofacial is an innovative skincare treatment that uses light-based technology to restore the health of your skin without damaging the surface tissue. IPL Photofacial causes collagen and blood vessels below the epidermis to constrict. This very act reduces redness and age lines. The treatment is known to be extremely effective in removing sun spots, age spots, freckles, melisma, and brown-pigmented lesions. The result is often clearer, more youthful-looking skin.

How Do IPL Photofacials Work?

IPL photofacial treatments emit a direct, broad spectrum of light via a hand-piece applicator that is gently glided over your skin. The targeted light breaks up skin discoloration and other blemishes leaving your skin smooth and clear. You will have noticeable results after just one treatment, but three to four treatments are recommended for optimum results. This procedure offers the advantage of improving skin tone and surface imperfections associated with aging and photodamage, without any significant downtime. Photofacial IPLs can help patients with rosacea reduce diffuse redness in their skin and can help to maintain normal skin color and tone.

What are the Benefits of an IPL Photofacial?

IPL photofacials are generally comfortable and do not require any downtime as they are non-surgical. A topical anesthetic can be applied prior to treatment to ensure complete comfort. After your treatment, your skin may be slightly red and sensitive. This should subside after a few days.

Are you a good candidate for an IPL Photofacial Treatment?

Anyone looking to improve signs of aging. By treating a slightly deeper layer of the skin, IPL Photofacials stimulate collagen growth by simulating minor dermal injuries, thereby helping to improve skin texture. The treatment can also help repair small blood vessels that have become visible or help eradicate sunspots or other pigmentation irregularities. Photofacials have lasting effects in helping reduce the signs of aging such as fine lines, wrinkles, and sunspots.

However, there are exceptions. Those who are prone to developing raised keloid or other types of excessive scarring or hyperpigmentation might not make ideal candidates. Individuals with chronic skin conditions or infection may not react well to IPL treatments.

Which Treatment Areas are Best For IPL Photofacial?

IPL can be used to treat any area of the body, although the most common treatment areas are:
  • Face
  • Neck
  • Chest
  • Hands
  • Shoulders
  • Legs
  • Arms

What Does IPL Photofacial Treat?

IPL photofacials can produce smoother, youthful, vital and clearer looking skin by treating the following:
  • FIne Lines
  • Facial Spider Veins
  • Blemishes
  • Freckles
  • Sun Damage
  • Age Spots
  • Redness and red spots
  • Brown on the face, neck, chest and hands
  • Rosacea (enlarged facial blood vessels)
  • Irregular Pigmentation Reduction
  • Pore Size Shrinkage
  • broken Capillaries
  • Port Wine Stains
  • Angiomas
  • Hyper-pigmentation
  • Scar Reduction 
  • Skin Discoloration 
  • Slowing Facial Hair Growth 
  • Acne Scars
  • Blue and Red Leg veins
Photofacials are a continually growing skin treatment solution used to give the face a more youthful appearance by lightening brown spots, reducing the appearance of unsightly broken capillaries and enhancing the production of collagen.

How Many IPL Photofacial Treatments Will I Need?

3-6 treatments are usually recommended and maintenance treatments may be required. More treatments may be necessary for port-wine stains or other conditions. 

As you acquire new damage and aging in the years to come, it is recommended to have a maintenance treatment annually. One maintenance treatment per year is usually sufficient to maintain results.

What Can I Expect After IPL Photofacial Treatment?

After your treatment, some redness and sunburn effect may be present; freckles may appear darker for up to 10 days. Make-up may be used immediately. Full instructions and precautions will be provided on procedure day or may be requested ahead of time.

Skin care products such as antioxidants, growth factors, retinols and sun protection help maintain results and prevent further skin damage. Schedule a post-treatment consultation with our skin care consultant to design your individualized skin care regimen.

The following are recommended after photofacial rejuvenation treatment:
  • Keep your skin hydrated with gentle moisturizers
  • Gently wash your face twice each day with mild facial cleansers
  • Apply makeup sparingly and remove very gently until healing is complete
  • Regularly use sunscreen protection (30 SPF or stronger) and avoid any sun exposure for one month where your face is not protected by sunscreen or covered. 
  • Avoid hot showers for 2-3 days after treatment
  • Opt for a facial treatment to clean and hydrate skin at about the 2-3 week mark
  • Avoid scratching the face after treatment until healing is complete

How Much Do IPL Photofacials Cost?

Costs will vary based on the specific treatment needed and the individual needs of the patient. All costs as well as any possible financing options will be discussed prior to treatment during your personal consultation at the Women’s Health and Cosmetic Services of Maryland.
If you suffer from brown aging spots, sun damage, freckles and blemishes that won’t seem to go away, consider an IPL photofacial from Women’s Health and Cosmetic Services of Maryland. We welcome patients from Baltimore, Annapolis, Glen Burnie and the surrounding Maryland communities. Contact us today to schedule your consultation.
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