Wrinkles, brown spots, and splotches are some of the skin problems brought about by aging, health conditions, or overexposure of the skin to the sun. In case you are wondering if there is a safe and efficient solution to these conditions, the answer is yes. At Urban Allure in San Francisco, CA, we use IPL treatments to restore your skin’s texture and color.
Is IPL Good for Your Skin?
IPL treatments utilizes light radiated from an IPL device to eliminate unwanted hair, freckles, wrinkles, and red veins. Unlike lasers, this treatment delivers multiple light wavelengths making it more efficient in treating larger areas within a short duration.
We utilize Ellipse 12PL pulsed light system, a unique filtering system that targets brown and red pigments. Ellipse 12PL is efficient and safe as it gives your handler several settings to make adjustments that are suitable for your skincare requirements. Your specialist controls the amount of light being delivered to the skin.
How Exactly Does IPL Treatment Work?
This treatment targets pigment cells as it enters the dermis. Thermal energy destroys unwanted pigment cells, thus clearing up acne, spots, and freckles from your skin. Ellipse 12PL efficiently treats several skin conditions simultaneously because it releases multiple wavelengths of light.
The intense heat from the 12PL device also destroys hair follicles to eliminate unwanted hair permanently. After treatment, you end up with toned and unblemished skin. The light energy causes no harm to the epidermis or tissue, which results in shorter recovery periods.
Do I Qualify for The IPL Treatment?
The IPL treatments best suits individuals who have a lighter complexion since melanin is responsible for absorbing light into your skin. We, therefore, discourage getting a skin tan prior to your session. However, the Eclipse 12PL technology has a unique setting for various complexions to ensure it delivers suitable energy for any skin condition you may have.
This treatment mainly focuses on treating conditions like:
- Wrinkles
- Freckles
- Acne
- Age spots
- Red or brown spots
- Skin discoloration
- Birthmarks
- Hormonal pigmentation
- Stretch marks
What Is the Recommended Number of Treatment Sessions?
We recommend at least three sessions spaced out a month apart for most skin conditions. Most sessions take half an hour, but this varies depending on the focused treatment area’s size. Intense pulsed light treatment requires regular follow-up sessions are required every year to help maintain the fantastic results.
What Precautions Should I Observe Before the Treatment?
We highly recommend you avoid tanning your skin before your treatment session. Tanning is detrimental because it causes the skin to absorb too much light. You should disclose skin problems that may influence your ability to heal after treatment with your specialist. You may also be required to stay away from specific medications and products.
Is This Treatment Painful?
With this treatment, you do not need to worry about feeling any pain. A cooling gel is used to help soothe the treatment area. Anesthetics are not required during the session because the IPL light tends to be a lot less concentrated than the single light beam from lasers.
Your specialist will adjust the IPL device settings based on your skin tone and the color of your hair. The specialist may start with low-intensity settings, especially when you are not accustomed to the treatment.
What Happens During Treatment?
The treatment area is first cleaned, and a cooling gel is rubbed onto the skin. Your treatment provider then delivers light energy to your skin using the Eclipse 12PL device. You will also be required to put on dark glasses that help protect your eyes from the light.
You can expect to spend at least twenty minutes to half an hour at our facility, although it could be longer contingent on the targeted treated area. If you want to get rid of unwanted hair, you may be required to attend anywhere between six to twelve sessions depending on the target area.
How Is Recovery?
Recovery is relatively fast. It may take a couple of days to recuperate from the treatment altogether. We recommend placing an ice pack on the area a couple of times post-treatment. As you recover, we recommend avoiding using lotion or applying make up to hasten the recovery process.
Also, use sunscreen anytime you are out in the sun. In case you have susceptible skin, use a cleanser to clean the area. A few days after your treatment session, the skin becomes clear and flawless.
How Long Should I Anticipate Treatment Outcomes to Last?
You will observe impressive results after your first session, although dramatic outcomes become apparent after subsequent treatment sessions. With proper care and by avoiding overexposing your skin to the sun, you can retain an unblemished and fresh look for years, although you may opt for touch-up sessions every year.
How Safe Is IPL Treatment?
We utilize Ellipse 12PL, which is extremely safe. The device emits harmless wavelengths and contains settings that are adjusted to treat your skin type. No aftercare is required after treatment, and you can carry on with your daily commitments immediately.
In case you would like to learn more about this efficient treatment, contact Urban Allure in San Francisco, CA, today. We are happy to answer any questions you may have concerning this treatment. We also have qualified professionals with IPL treatments experience who will help you eliminate bothersome acne, brown spots, or freckles to give your skin a glowing look.
