Why IPL Vascular Therapy?
- Updated April 29, 2023
- by Honey Seida
IPL is a noninvasive treatment that can be used to treat fine lines, wrinkles, and sun damage. The treatment uses light energy to heat up the skin's surface, eliminating damaged collagen and stimulating the production of new cells.
Why IPL Vascular Therapy?
The results are often immediate and dramatic—and there's truly little downtime involved! What many people still may not know about though, is What IPL vascular therapy is and who can benefit from it.
What Is the Treatment?
IPL stands for Intense Pulsed Light and is a type of non-invasive treatment that uses light energy to treat the deeper layers of the skin. The amount of energy is controlled by a handpiece that emits pulses of intense light at different wavelengths, depending on what you're trying to achieve.
This can be used to treat sun damage, remove pigmentation, and for hair removal as well as many other conditions such as acne scarring or rosacea.
IPL works by penetrating deep into the dermis (the middle layer of your skin) where it stimulates new collagen production, which helps improve fine lines and wrinkles; boost skin elasticity; reduce inflammation from acne scars or broken capillaries; reduce redness caused by rosacea etc.
The treatment is completely painless and takes only a few minutes. You may experience some mild redness or swelling in the area, but this will subside within a few hours. It's important to remember that IPL can't treat deep wrinkles so if you're looking for a way to get rid of lines around your mouth or eyes then this probably isn't right for you.
Who Should Get IPL Vascular Therapy?
IPL is a great option for people who have pigmented skin, such as freckles, sunspots, and melasma. It can also be used to treat broken capillaries and rosacea.
If you're looking for an alternative to surgery but don't want to undergo laser treatment or intense peels that may leave your skin looking worse before it gets better this might be the right choice for you!
Laser skin treatments are a wonderful way to even out skin tone and treat pigmentation issues. The laser works by blasting away at the pigment in your skin leaving it fresh, radiant, and even looking. It can be used on a wide range of areas including legs, arms, hands, face, and chest.
What to Expect During Your Treatment?
The treatment itself is quick and easy. You will feel a slight sting when the laser is applied to your skin, but it's over quickly and you can take ibuprofen or acetaminophen before your appointment if you have any pain or swelling afterward. You may experience some redness after treatment, but this should subside within 24 hours.
You'll see results within one to two weeks; however, if you still want more improvement after that time period has passed (or if there are areas of concern that weren't treated during this first session), we recommend scheduling follow-up appointments with us so we can discuss whether additional treatment would be beneficial for you.
You can expect to see results within one to two weeks, but you may want more improvement after that time period has passed. If so, we recommend scheduling follow-up appointments with us so we can discuss whether additional treatment would be beneficial for you.
Aftercare for IPL Vascular Therapy
After treatment, you may experience some mild to moderate discomfort and swelling. To help minimize this, apply an ice pack to your treated area for 15 minutes every 2 hours. Avoid sun exposure for at least 48 hours after treatment. You may also wear sunglasses or a wide-brimmed hat during this time.
Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and smoking for 24 hours after your procedure because they can increase bleeding risk. Do not drink alcohol if you are taking aspirin or other blood thinners such as Coumadin (warfarin) without talking with your doctor first because it could lead to serious side effects like bruising or bleeding while you are healing from the procedure.
If you feel any pain or discomfort following treatment, please contact us immediately so we can give further instructions on how best to manage it before returning home safely!
You may experience some mild to moderate swelling and bruising. To help minimize this, apply an ice pack to your treated area for 15 minutes every 2 hours. Avoid sun exposure for at least 48 hours after treatment.
You may also wear sunglasses or a wide-brimmed hat during this time. Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and smoking for 24 hours after your procedure because they can increase bleeding risk.
Do not drink alcohol if you are taking aspirin or other blood thinners such as Coumadin (warfarin) without talking with your doctor first because it could lead to serious side effects like bruising or bleeding while you are healing from the procedure.
Final Word
IPL vascular therapy is a fantastic way to get rid of unwanted redness and improve your skin's appearance. It can also help you feel more confident about yourself, which is something we all want.