What Are the Benefits of an IPL Photofacial?

Do you struggle with rosacea or blotchy skin? Is your skin showing signs of sun damage, like dark spots and uneven skin tone? These are all common cosmetic concerns that can be addressed with an IPL (intense pulsed light) photofacial. IPL photofacials are a popular cosmetic light therapy treatment that can brighten skin and restore its vibrance without surgery or invasive procedures. 

Kaniff Cosmetic Medical Center is a leading plastic surgery provider in Sacramento, offering a wide variety of cosmetic procedures, including IPL photofacials. Our cosmetic medicine professionals use IPL photofacial technology to resolve many patient skincare issues. Read on to learn more about IPL photofacial benefits and how this treatment is performed.

What Is an IPL Photofacial Treatment?

An IPL photofacial is a non-invasive cosmetic treatment that aims to brighten and revitalize damaged skin using light pulses. This advanced technology can address rosacea, dark age spots, sun damage, visible facial veins, and more. 

The Benefits of an IPL Photofacial

There are many advantages of IPL photofacial procedures. These treatments are ideal for people with rosacea, sun damage, skin tone issues, visible facial veins, and blotchiness. When an IPL photofacial is performed, it can provide the following benefits:

  • Restoring an even skin tone
  • Reducing redness and rosacea
  • Brightening dark spots and pigmentation
  • Erasing blotchiness
  • Diminishing visible facial veins

It is important to note that everyone’s skin is different and has unique needs. The professionals at Kaniff Cosmetic Medical Center work with each patient to determine if an IPL photofacial is the best treatment for them.

How Is an IPL Photofacial Performed?

During an IPL photofacial treatment, an innovative device administers pulses of light energy to the skin. This light passes through the epidermis and gets absorbed by areas of dark pigmentation. This can effectively fade things like dark age spots or certain signs of sun damage.

IPL photofacial technology can treat rosacea and vascular lesions, as well. The hemoglobin receives light energy within red blood cells, causing the body to absorb pigmented areas over time.

Patients are required to wear protective goggles during their IPL photofacial. This is because eyes are sensitive to the light energy used in the procedure. A cooling gel may also be applied to the skin to produce a soothing effect. After the IPL photofacial is complete, you can expect mild redness. To see optimal results, patients may need to return for two to three IPL photofacial treatments.

IPL Photofacials at Kaniff Cosmetic Medical Center

Kaniff Cosmetic Medical Center is a leading provider of cosmetic procedures, including IPL photofacials. We have the top plastic surgeon in Sacramento ready to assess your skin and develop a treatment plan unique to you. 

The IPL photofacial is one of the most popular non-invasive treatments for issues like rosacea and sun damage. If you want to revive your skin and restore a more even skin tone, the IPL photofacial is a great option. To schedule an appointment with one of our cosmetic medicine professionals, contact us by phone or website.

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