Stress, too much sun and a lack of sleep can all take their toll on your skin and complexion, reducing your chances of keeping up a healthy glow and warding off wrinkles. Premature wrinkles are often the result of an unhealthy lifestyle and toxins from the environment, and even the healthiest skincare routine won’t prevent those fine lines and wrinkles from appearing. 

IPL PhotoFacial treatments are one solution for getting rid of those signs of sun damage and stress, and are becoming a popular anti aging treatment for many people who need a quick and painless skin refresher. IPL PhotoFacials are designed to target skin cells at a deeper level than conventional facials, encouraging skin cell turnover and increasing the rate of collagen production - the necessary compound for keeping skin strong and healthy. 

When you pursue this skin rejuvenation treatment, here’s what to expect:

How IPL PhotoFacials Work

IPL PhotoFacial systems make use of light energy to calm and heal the skin, and can also help to increase collagen production deep within the skin’s surface. The pulses of light penetrate deep into the epidermis where collagen and blood vessels expand and contract from the energy waves. The ongoing light energy stimulates the production of collagen which in turn helps to keep skin looking youthful and fresh.

After a few weeks of regular treatments, the skin appears healthier and results in a more vibrant complexion. PhotoFacial treatments are especially effective for aging skin and for those suffering from rosacea, but may also help reduce skin inflammation and clear up scars and sun damage. The treatment can be used for skin on the face, neck, hands and other smaller areas of the body.

IPL PhotoFacial rejuvenation treatments make use of advanced light technologies that are becoming more and more accurate and effective for treating skin tissues. Since the light is delivered in a very targeted way, the treatment has a low risk of aggravating and damaging surrounding skin tissues. Most people experience results after just one treatment, and the most common side effects include light swelling and redness that disappear within a few hours. 

Skin Conditions that Can Be Treated with the IPL PhotoFacial

IPL PhotoFacials can be used to treat several skin conditions and even serve as an anti aging treatment that can smooth out facial lines and even out a dull complexion. Common skin conditions that can be treated with the IPL PhotoFacial include:

• Acne
• Rosacea
• Dull patches of skin or an uneven skin tone
• Acne scars
• Sun damaged skin
• Age spots
• Hyperpigmentation
• Enlarged pores

Other Skin Rejuvenation Options with the IPL PhotoFacial

The IPL PhotoFacial can be combined with other facial rejuvenation procedures to improve the condition of the skin and rebuild damaged tissues at a faster rate. Many medical spas and skin laser centers offer IPL PhotoFacials as part of a complete ‘medical facial’ package where the treatment package may include a series of chemical peels or microdermabrasion.

Learn more about skin rejuvenation in our information guide, or consult with an anti-aging specialist in your area to book an IPL photofacial treatment.