Treat your skin to photorejuvenation at Glamour Plastic Surgery and Med Spa, led by Dr. Olga Bachilo and serving the Houston area. Contact our cosmetic center today to learn more about the IPL Photo Facial.
IPL Photofacial in Houston, TX
Target sun damage, improve brown spots, redness, and broken capillaries with minimal downtime.
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BENEFITS
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WHAT TO EXPECT
OVERVIEW
What Is an IPL Photofacial?
IPL Photofacial, also known as photorejuvenation, uses intense pulsed light to target pigmentation, redness, and visible sun damage while improving overall skin tone and clarity.
IPL Photofacial, also known as intense pulsed light therapy or photorejuvenation, is a noninvasive skin rejuvenation treatment designed to improve discoloration, sun damage, redness, and uneven skin tone. Unlike laser treatments, which use one specific wavelength of light, IPL uses a broad spectrum of light energy to target multiple skin concerns at once. This makes IPL a popular option for patients who want brighter, clearer, and more even-looking skin without surgery or significant downtime.
At Glamour Plastic Surgery and Med Spa in Houston, we use the Venus Versa® IPL system with SmartPulse™ technology to deliver precise, consistent pulses of light beneath the surface of the skin. This light energy targets excess melanin, which is responsible for brown spots, sun spots, age spots, and areas of uneven pigmentation. The heat from the pulsed light breaks down unwanted pigment into tiny particles, which are then naturally cleared by the body’s lymphatic system or rise to the surface as mild flaking before fading away.
IPL technology can also treat visible redness, broken capillaries, and vascular lesions while improving overall skin clarity and tone. Over time, patients may notice smoother skin, reduced discoloration, less visible redness, and a more refreshed complexion. A series of IPL Photofacial treatments may be recommended to achieve the best results, especially for patients with sun damage, pigmentation concerns, rosacea-related redness, or uneven skin tone.
Sources Cited:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/intense-pulsed-light/about/pac-20384596
https://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/skin-rejuvenation-and-resurfacing
BENEFITS
Why Choose IPL Photofacial?
This light-based treatment targets pigmentation and redness while supporting smoother, more even-looking skin with minimal downtime.
Skin Concerns IPL Can Treat
Intense pulsed light (IPL) uses high intensity pulsating light to treat and improve the following skin conditions:
- Age spots
- Facial lines and wrinkles
- Hemangiomas
- Hyperpigmentation
- Melasma
- Moderate Acne and Acne Scars
- Port wine stains
- Rosacea
- Spider Veins
- Stretch marks
- Venous malformations
In addition to treating the above-mentioned conditions, IPL photorejuvenation can also smooth uneven skin texture, tighten large pores, and diminish the appearance of lines, creases, and wrinkles by triggering increased collagen production, which makes skin cells become plumper and firmer, resulting in smoother, healthier skin.
WHAT TO EXPECT
What to Expect During IPL Photofacial Treatment
A brighter complexion with minimal downtime.
To prepare for an IPL Photo Facial you must avoid sun exposure or exposure to tanning lamps, as the treatment targets the brown pigment in your skin. If you are using Retin-A, you may wish to suspend its use for a week or two prior to your treatment session as it may make your skin more sensitive to the IPL treatment.
Once you’re in the treatment room, you will be given some goggles to wear to protect your eyes during the treatment session. A cold gel will be applied to your face. The IPL device will be placed against your skin and you will feel a quick snap, described by most patients as being similar to the snapping of a rubber band against your skin. While many patients find the treatment irritating, the procedure only requires about 20 minutes to treat the entire face, then the gel will be wiped off, and a sunscreen product applied. Your skin will be visibly red and irritated after the procedure, but you may apply makeup right away to conceal the irritation.
IPL differs from laser treatments because it uses multiple wavelengths of light, so it does not provide deep skin resurfacing, nor does it injure the outer layer of skin, meaning that there is no downtime or recovery period after IPL.
Many patients may see dramatic results after only one IPL Photofacial treatment, but others may require three to five sessions, usually spaced about one month apart, with twice a year maintenance visits to preserve optimal results. Glamour Plastic Surgery and Med Spa is located 36 minutes from Katy and 50 minutes from The Woodlands.
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