People decide to get skin peels for a variety of reasons. Whether it’s wrinkles, fine lines, acne, acne scarring, an uneven skin tone or uneven skin texture, skin peels are able to minimize the skin’s imperfections and reveal newer, smoother, and healthier skin. Unlike other treatments, SkinMedica peels from Urban Allure in San Francisco, CA have little downtime, are convenient, and are non-invasive. The skin peel treatment can be customized to your skin’s needs to ensure that your skin looks great.

What Is a SkinMedica Peel?

These peels are convenient and non-invasive chemical peels that do not require compounding, timing, or neutralization, making them an excellent choice for someone looking to receive a peel to help with their skin’s imperfections!

Chemical peels help accelerate the skin’s exfoliation, peeling away old, upper layers of skin, which may be more damaged, to reveal newer, healthier skin and a more uniform complexion that will help minimize the appearance imperfections. Peels can also encourage new cells to grow, which helps combat a lack of collagen or elastin in the skin and reduces the appearance of wrinkles in the skin.

SkinMedica’s products have specialty ingredients, like vitamins C and E, retinol, and TNS (their patented blend of soluble collagen, antioxidants, matrix proteins, and growth factors) to help you achieve clear, healthier, more beautiful skin.

We offer three types of their peels: the Illuminize Peel, the Vitalize Peel, and the Rejuvenize Peel. Each peel targets helping certain aspects of the skin and must be applied by a professional.

Illuminize Peel

The Illuminize Peel, the gentlest of SkinMedica’s peels, can be used to minimize mild skin imperfections such as fine lines, wrinkles, uneven skin tone, uneven skin texture, and acne scarring. The peel results in vibrant and radiant skin with a more uniform complexion.

This peel can be used on all skin types, and there is no expected downtime with this peel and little to no visible peeling. It can be repeated every two weeks, and three or more peels result in the greatest benefits.

The Illuminize Peel is perfect for people receiving their first chemical peel due to its gentleness and for people with mild skin imperfections who would like to have brighter, more radiant skin with a smoother complexion.

The Vitalize Peel

The Vitalize Peel can help minimize the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and roughness on the skin. It can be used on mild-to-moderate skin imperfections caused by sun exposure and skin aging and can help with smoothing any unevenness in the skin’s tone and the skin’s texture from hyper-pigmentation, acne or acne scarring, and melasma.

This peel takes around 45 minutes, with about 20 minutes dedicated to the application of the peel and the rest to questions and discussing caring for your skin after the treatment. The Vitalize Peel can be repeated every three to four weeks, and it can take three to six treatments to achieve the best results. This peel has minimal downtime and two to five days of mild-to-moderate peeling.

Rejuvenize Peel

The Rejuvenize Peel can help minimize the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and roughness through smoothing the skin’s appearance. This peel is appropriate for use on moderate to severe skin imperfections from skin aging and sun exposure. It can be used on all skin types, but for Fitzpatrick skin types V-VI, patients should first establish tolerability to the Vitalize Peel.

Just one Rejuvenize Peel can have noticeable results in the skin’s appearance and clarity, and the peel can be repeated every four to six weeks. After three to six peels, the skin will show great improvement.

The Rejuvenize Peel will take around 45 minutes, including the application time, which is around 20 minutes, and time to discuss questions and how to care for your skin after the treatment. It has minimal downtime and is followed by moderate peeling that will last two to five days.

What Should I Do After a Peel?

After a skin peel treatment, the skin will be more susceptible to sunburn, so it’s important to limit sun exposure for a week or longer after the peel and use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF 30 or higher to protect your new skin.

Once your skin has finished peeling, a process that can take up to five days, depending on the type of skin peel you receive, you can resume your regular skincare regimen. You can receive another skin peel treatment, if you desire, once the recommended waiting time between peels has passed. Repeated skin peel treatments can help your skin look even healthier.

How Will a SkinMedica Peel Help My Skin?

The Illuminize, Vitalize, and Rejuvenize Peels will make your skin appear clearer and smoother through minimizing its wrinkles, fine lines, scars, and other skin imperfections. The peel will strip away the outer layers of skin to reveal smoother, newer, and healthier layers of skin, which will result in more consistent and healthier skin tone and texture.

A single skin peel treatment can have excellent results, but with repeated treatments, the results will be even more obvious.

Learn More

To schedule a consultation to discuss the best peel for your skin’s needs, please contact Urban Allure in San Francisco, CA today! Our team of experts will be happy to help you find the best treatment for your skin and provide the exceptional care you deserve.

You’ve decided that you’re fed up with the daily struggle of unwanted hair and are preparing for your laser hair removal treatment. The great news is that laser hair removal doesn’t require any major lifestyle changes prior to your treatment. The professionals at Urban Allure Med Spa in San Francisco are here and ready to help you look and feel your best before, during, and after your laser treatment.

How Do You Get Ready for Laser Hair Removal?

Laser hair removal treatments are one of our most popular treatments and can be done on various parts of the body. When you arrive, your treatment specialist will provide you with everything you need to feel comfortable during your treatment and will make sure your treatment area is ready to go. But to ensure the best results, it’s best to follow these general guidelines no matter what part of your body you’re treating with laser hair removal before you come in for your appointment.

No Tanning

Do not get a tan! Whether you visit tanning salons or get tan the old-fashioned way, we highly recommended that you do not tan prior to your treatments. It’s best to wait until your tan has faded completely (generally four to six weeks) before starting your series of laser treatments. You’ll want as much contrast between the color of your skin and the color of your hair for the best results. It is also best to stay out of the sun as much as possible prior to any laser treatment.

Avoid Complete Hair Removal Treatments

It is best to avoid doing anything that completely removes the hair prior to your treatments. If there is no hair for the laser to find, then the follicle may not be destroyed, which would result in the hair growing back.

During the treatment, the laser creates a beam of high-intensity light that penetrates deep into skin tissue, where it delivers a controlled amount of therapeutic heat. This heat burns the hair and kills the hair follicle in its active growth phase contributing to your permanent hair reduction, so you want to make sure the laser has a target!

It’s best to avoid these types of hair treatments altogether prior to your appointment: electrolysis, waxing, threading, plucking.

Remember the Time-Frame

Make sure you avoid hair removal and tanning at least six weeks prior to your first treatment, but even longer if possible. Your appointments will be spaced out about four to six weeks apart, as the active follicle hair growth cycle is about four to six weeks for everyone, and we want to treat new hair growth during the active growth periods.

Avoid Retinols for a Few Days

There are certain types of medication that cause photosensitivity. Many creams and makeups contain salicylic acid or retinoid (retinol). These ingredients can interfere with the laser, so it’s best to stop using them a few days before any treatments. These medications are made to penetrate the top layers of skin, so they don’t necessarily wash off after one cleansing. You’ll be able to go back to using them not long after your visit.

Day of Treatment

Preparing your skin for your treatment on the day of your appointment is fairly simple. Here are a few things you’ll need to do at home before your arrival at our facility to ensure that you get the most out of your session!

Trim Your Hair

Any hair on or around the treatment area should be trimmed or ideally, shaved the day of your appointment. You don’t want excess hair in the way, but you do want a shaft that the laser’s light can focus upon underneath the top layer of skin. We’ll address any of your specific questions on shaving during your consultation in case this is not something you normally do.

Wash Your Face

Please arrive with clean, washed, and dry skin, making sure to remove any makeup, creams, or oils on the surface of your skin. Arriving with clean skin will save you time on the day of your appointment.

Avoid Sunlight

After your treatment, you’ll want to stay out of the sun as much as possible for a couple of days and make sure to use sunscreens when you do go outside.

Other Considerations

During your consultation, we’ll go over your daily routines and skincare and identify any products you should discontinue using prior to your treatment or add to your regime. For most people, there are no big adjustments in their daily skincare routine. However, if you have perioral herpes and are scheduled for a facial area treatment, prophylactic antiviral therapy may be recommended.

If you have any other health concerns, please let us know! We are here to share our years of experience with beauty treatments and the latest in laser technology.

Are You Ready to Say Goodbye to Unwanted Hair for Good?

Laser hair removal is one of the least invasive beauty treatments with some of the best results! Most people won’t even know that you’ve had a treatment, and you’ll not only save money on creams, at-home treatments, and other methods, but you’ll feel more confident with long-lasting and results.

We look forward to walking you through the process of laser hair removal whether it be on your legs, face, bikini line, arms, or anywhere you’d like to say goodbye to unwanted hair! Schedule your consultation at Urban Allure in San Francisco right now!

Do you have stubborn belly fat that doesn’t seem to respond to diet and exercise? If you want simple and natural-looking fat removal results, CoolSculpting may be the right choice for you. This body sculpting treatment is an excellent alternative to liposuction and surgical procedures because it has no downtime. At Urban Allure in San Francisco, CA, we offer this body sculpting treatment for our patients’ fat elimination needs.

9 Facts to Know Before Your First Session

What Is CoolSculpting?

CoolSculpting is a body sculpting technology developed by Allergan to remove stubborn fat without invasive surgical procedures. The treatment is FDA approved for fat removal in five areas of the body.

Recovery time after the treatment is much shorter than with a tummy tuck or liposuction procedure, and most patients return to their normal routine immediately with no downtime. The treatment can supplement your diet and exercise by helping you remove those last pockets of stubborn fat.

How Can You Shed Stubborn Belly Fat?

CoolSculpting is designed to remove stubborn fat deposits like belly fat through the process of Cryolipolysis. This process freezes the fat cells and destroys them. The body naturally removes the fat as waste over the next two to three months. Patients can expect a flatter belly after the treatment and may even lose an inch or two from their waistline.

Can You Treat Other Parts of the Body?

The treatment can remove fat from nine areas of the body. These are areas where stubborn fat deposits are difficult to remove with diet and exercise alone. The doctor administering the treatment can choose between several handheld applicators to remove fat from different parts of the body. The body parts where fat can be removed are:

• Abdomen
• Flanks or “love handles”
• Inner thigh
• Outer thigh
• Back
• Bra strap area
• Knees
• Upper arms
• Submental fat or “double chin”

Can the Treatment Help Me Lose Weight?

The body sculpting treatment is not designed for weight loss. The treatment is excellent for the removal of stubborn fat from the body, but patients will not notice a significant loss of weight. Fat does not weigh much compared to muscle. The resulting fat loss is still pleasing to most patients, with each treatment session removing 20% to 25% of fat cells. The treatment is not meant for significant fat removal or treating obesity.

How Many Sessions Are Needed?

Most patients will require only two sessions to reach their desired goal, and some patients only need a single session to reach their goal. The session takes as little as 35 minutes to complete, with more time needed for larger areas of the body or multiple parts of the body treated in a single session.

Patients needing more than one session will have sessions spaced at least one month apart so the treated fat can be eliminated before the second session. Patients will see noticeable results one or two months after the treatment. The results are not sudden and appear to be natural. Patients reach their goal within four to six months, with a majority of patients in clinical studies being satisfied after four months.

Are the Results Permanent?

The results from treatment are long-lasting and may be permanent for those patients who continue to pursue a healthy lifestyle. Patients are encouraged to eat well and exercise regularly leading up to the treatment and after the treatment for the best results.

The fat cells that are treated are destroyed permanently and cannot be restored. Fat cells on untreated parts of the body can still grow if patients do not remain health-conscious. Patients will notice that the treated area does not become fat as easily.

Is Treatment Painful?

The treatment is not painful. Most patients can pass the time during a treatment session using a mobile device or reading a book. Patients may notice tingling or numbness and may feel pulling from the suction provided by the device. Treatment should not interfere in your work or normal routine.

Who Is the Treatment Recommended for?

Healthy patients of all ages, skin types, and genders can enjoy body sculpting results. The treatment does not require much time to perform and patients quickly recover without downtime. Patients should be close to their ideal body weight before treatment and may need to lose weight before treatment can begin.

During the consultation, a doctor will determine if it is safe to proceed with treatment. Patients should remain within 10 pounds of their weight at the consultation when they return for treatment. The treatment is an excellent alternative for those who want to avoid invasive surgical procedures.

Who Is the Treatment Not Recommended for?

During the consultation, a doctor will review your medical history. The treatment is not recommended for patients who have a condition that makes them susceptible to cold, such as cold agglutinin disease. Allergies, recent surgery, or a pre-existing hernia may also be a reason to avoid treatment. The treatment is also not recommended for pregnant or nursing women.

Shed Stubborn Belly Fat Today

If you are ready to treat your belly fat, visit Urban Allure in San Francisco, CA today for an initial consultation. CoolSculpting can provide you safe and effective fat removal in as little as one 35-minute session. You can reach your ideal body in only four months with this body sculpting answer.

Do you have wrinkles or fine lines that affect your self-confidence? Aging signs can damage your self-image, and we can reduce or even prevent these signs of aging with Botox. Join the millions of Americans who have experienced the benefits of Botox at every age. Contact Urban Allure in San Francisco, CA with any questions you might have about Botox.

What Is Botox?

Botox is an FDA approved injectable solution for the reduction and prevention of signs of aging. The injectable solution uses Botulinum toxin type A to restrict the movement of those muscles that make lines, folds, and wrinkles appear on your face as you age. Botox is one of the most common cosmetic treatments, used by millions of Americans since 2002. The treatment is safe, quick, and easy while providing long-lasting results.

What Is the Perfect Age to Experience the Benefits of Botox?

You may think you are too young or too old to experience the benefits of Botox, but many patients are surprised by the uses of Botox for severe wrinkles and the prevention of wrinkles. Patients as young as 18 years of age can safely receive Botox treatment, and patients of advanced ages enjoy Botox to reduce the signs of aging.

Botox patients continue to improve their appearance later in life, with many patients receiving Botox treatments since it has been available to the public. While other products cannot be used to treat greater skin laxity after the age of 65, Botox can provide patients with a young and rejuvenated appearance as they age.

Botox for Proactive Aging Sign Reduction

Typically, patients will gain interest in Botox for age reduction around the age of 30, but patients who are still in their 20s can use Botox to proactively eliminate signs of aging. Patients commonly use Botox at a young age to address forehead creases and nasolabial folds, and Botox can be injected into common problem areas to reduce muscle movement before wrinkles and lines ever appear.

Benefits for All Ages

Botox provides a lifting effect and youthful appearance without the need for surgery. There is no need for anesthetic, and the treatment is administered right in our San Francisco office. Botox works quickly and lasts for months. Patients will not need to undergo recovery time or schedule downtime and can often continue their daily routine or return to work on the same day.

Botox has some wonderful benefits, including:

• Promotes a youthful appearance
• Prevents or reduces the signs of aging
• Works with all skin types
• Improves self-image and self-confidence
• Requires no recovery time
• Involves no surgery, lasers, or invasive procedures

 

Aging Signs Botox Can Treat

Botox prevents signs of aging by restricting muscle movements that cause lines and wrinkles. This injectable treatment can be administered in variable unit numbers to treat a variety of lines and wrinkles on the face both to reduce or prevent these wrinkles altogether. Most wrinkles and lines can be treated with an average of 20 units of Botox solution, but wrinkles and lines can take between two and 30 units, depending on the patient.

The areas that can be treated with this injectable are:

• Forehead lines
• Eyebrows
• Frown lines between the brow
• Crow’s feet
• Nasolabial folds
• Smoker’s lines
• Dimples and indentations
• Lines on the corner of the mouth

 

Session Length

A single Botox session takes between 15 and 30 minutes to complete, depending on the number of units and treatment locations. Many patients have their treatment during a lunch break or any free time during the day and return to work or normal routine activities. The results of Botox are generally seen after two or three days and fully blossom by the second or third week. After a single Botox session, the results will last for up to four months before you need to return for a retouch. You can continue to retouch for youthful skin as you age.

Am I an Ideal Candidate?

There is no prescribed age to begin Botox treatments, but patients should be at least 18 years of age to undergo treatment. Both men and women enjoy Botox treatment to reduce and prevent aging signs. Botox works well for all skin types and skin tones, unlike some laser treatments. Patients can enjoy fast treatments and will not be required to experience downtime or recover in a hospital.

Post-treatment care is simple: patients are encouraged to avoid strenuous activity for 24 hours, avoid massaging the treatment area, and avoid lying down for four hours. The treatment is not recommended for pregnant or nursing women and certain medications may cause an interaction with Botox, such as antibiotics. We will discuss this when you come in for your initial consultation.

The treatment is excellent for anyone who wishes to retain or improve their youthful complexion. Finding out if Botox is the ideal treatment for you starts with a consultation where we will determine if Botox is the best solution for your skin.

Experience the Benefits of Botox Today

If you are ready to prevent or reduce common signs of aging at any age, visit Urban Allure in San Francisco, CA today for an initial consultation. We can formulate a Botox strategy for whatever aging signs you want to address and help you reach your desired appearance goals.

Could your skin use some rejuvenation or help to address blemishes? Dermalinfusion is an effective way to make your skin have a flawless glow. The treatment combines exfoliation, extraction, and infusion like no other facial treatment. If you are interested in learning more about this treatment, contact Urban Allure in San Francisco, CA today.

What Is Dermalinfusion Treatment?

Dermalinfusion is a facial treatment made by Envy Medical. The treatment is designed to exfoliate and resurface the skin. Envy Medical makes four different serums that are infused into the skin, penetrating deeply to provide nourishment and moisture. If you want healthy and glowing skin without surgery or lasers, this treatment is right for you. We can repair scarring, dry skin, and dark spots with this treatment.

Our specialists will choose Pro-infusion serums to make your skin smooth and radiant. We can use different serums to deliver much-needed moisture and vitamins deep into your pores. Serums can be combined and tailored to your skin. We can even use serums to treat acne or prevent it by unclogging pores and removing excess oil from the skin. The serums are a major advantage over traditional facials, dermabrasions, and Hydrafacials.

The following Pro-infusion serums are available from Envy Medical to nourish skin and treat conditions:

• Vitamin C
• Ultra Hydrating
• Skin Brightening
• Pore Cleansing

What to Expect

The treatment begins with your consultation from a trained specialist at Urban Allure. We will identify your needs and formulate a treatment for you. We use a handheld device to quickly treat your skin with a three-in-one process. The specially designed tool has a diamond tip to exfoliate the skin while applying suction to remove debris and oils.

The Pro-infusion technology of the device delivers serums mixed with water directly to the skin and pores. Dermalinfusion combines exfoliation of the skin, extraction of toxins and debris, and infusion of conditioning serums for an amazing experience. We conduct the entire treatment process in our office. The treatment removes damaged skin and encourages the rebuilding of skin cells and collagen for healthier and more youthful skin.

After the treatment, your skin will not feel irritated or tender. You can resume wearing makeup and normal skincare routines after one day. The treatment comes with no downtime or healing and most patients go back to work or their daily life right after treatment.

What Are the Benefits of Treatment?

Patients who undergo treatment will experience a variety of benefits not found in traditional facials. The treatment provides unmatched exfoliation of dead skin cells and dry skin. We provide deep cleansing of the pores and skin that you cannot get from traditional facials. At the same time, the treatment provides serums directly to the skin to provide moisture and volume. Patients can experience up to 70% more volume in their skin after one treatment.

If you already have great skin, Dermalinfusion can help your skin look radiant and flawless. The treatment can also address the following skin issues through one or more sessions:

• Oily and dry skin
• Acne scars
• Wrinkles and fine lines
• Uneven textures and tones
• Dark spots and pigmentation
• Acne and blemishes

Who Is a Good Treatment Candidate?

If you are looking for youthful and healthy skin, you are likely an ideal candidate. Patients of all ages and genders enjoy the benefits of this treatment. Most patients will begin looking for a facial treatment to prevent signs of aging in their early 30s.

This treatment can be performed quickly enough to be completed during a lunch break or any time you have during the day. Most patients can immediately return to their daily routine. We can use different serums to address different skin issues. Unlike some exfoliating treatments, we can even treat acne using a formulated serum.

Results

How Many Treatments Are Needed to See Results?

The number of treatments required to reach your desired results will depend on the condition being addressed. On average, between three and six 20 to 30-minute sessions are needed for the best outcome. Other factors such as sun exposure and lifestyle can affect the number of sessions needed. Most patients will see an improvement in the texture and look of their skin after a single session.

How Long Will Results Last?

Patients will see noticeable plumpness and volume in their skin after treatment that will last around 72 hours. Treatment sessions are held about two weeks to a month apart. During this time your skin will be fresh and will slowly repair itself. The skin will produce helpful collagen to repair the skin and increase elasticity. The increase in collagen production lasts for around 30 days. For best results, patients can incorporate the treatment into their monthly skincare routine.

Are There Any Risks?

Dermalinfusion is safe for all skin types and tones. The treatment is safer than lasers and invasive surgery. We can provide a deeper and more effective treatment than with traditional facials. After treatment, it is best to avoid harsh chemicals, sun exposure, and hot water for up to 72 hours.

If you are looking to improve your skin with a quick and easy treatment, Dermalinfusion may be right for you. The treatment provides safe and effective skin rejuvenation that lasts for weeks without lasers or surgery. Visit Urban Allure in San Francisco, CA for an initial consultation today. Experience flawless, smooth, and glowing skin in under 30 minutes.

Do you have sun spots or acne scars that you can’t seem to get rid of without surgery? IPL treatment is a light treatment that can remove blemishes in the skin like acne, moles, scars, sun spots, and freckles. The treatment can also stimulate collagen production and rejuvenate skin. At Urban Allure in San Francisco, CA we can use IPL and other skincare treatments to make your skin glowing and healthy.

What Is IPL?

IPL is a skin treatment that can do wonders for your skin. IPL can correct various skin issues and rejuvenate your skin with no surgery or invasive procedures.

IPL stands for intense pulsed light, a treatment that is used to address skin issues using a laser diode with multiple wavelengths that is more comparable to a lamp than a laser. The treatment stimulates the repair of your skin, resulting in a rejuvenating effect.

How Does IPL Treatment Work?

IPL treatment works by exposing the skin to intense light pulses. The laser used in IPL uses multiple wavelengths rather than the single wavelength that is commonly used in laser cosmetics to remove hair or blemishes.

The skin absorbs the light created by the IPL laser, resulting in a heating effect to stimulate repair of the skin. The skin is repaired and rejuvenated after the process, which stimulates the production of collagen. An increase in collagen can help your skin become more elastic and healthy. The collagen will also heal blemishes in the skin that you would live with otherwise, like age spots and acne.

What to Expect?

When you make a consultation appointment with Urban Allure, a specialist will identify your needs and find a treatment that will satisfy you. When you arrive for your IPL treatment, a specialist will clean the target area and apply a gel, then use the handheld IPL laser to treat your skin.

Treatment only takes 20 to 30 minutes to complete, and it may take more than one session to reach your desired goal. The treatment does not do anything to the outer layer of skin but heats up the inner layer of your skin. The heating slightly damages the skin, resulting in a call for your body to naturally repair the skin.

Who Can Benefit From IPL?

IPL can benefit anyone who wants to remove cosmetic flaws from their skin. Men and women can enjoy a treatment, and it works with all skin types. IPL treatment may not be recommended after tanning because the tanned skin may absorb a greater amount of light than desired.

You should speak to a specialist if you have concerns about IPL and tanning. After treatment, wearing sunblock for the first few weeks is recommended.

What Are the Benefits of IPL?

Those who undergo IPL will experience a variety of benefits from the treatment. The treatment stimulates an increase in collagen that makes your skin more elastic and young. IPL is a quick and easy treatment that can repair and rejuvenate your skin. The treatment can be completed in as little as 20 or 30 minutes without any downtime.

Some key benefits that IPL patients can experience include:

• Reduction in sunspots and sun damage
• Shrinkage of veins and capillaries that show through the skin
• Minimized freckles and moles
• Repaired rosacea
• Cleared-up acne and repair acne scars
• Hair removal
• Healed lesions
• Better skin elasticity
• Increased collagen production
• Skin rejuvenation

Can IPL Remove Spots on Skin?

IPL is an excellent treatment for removing spots from sun damage. It can also be used to remove freckles and moles. After treatment, the spots will start to peel off over the next few days. Spots caused by sun damage can be a sign that collagen production is reduced, and the increased collagen production from IPL will help restore the skin.

Can IPL Treat Acne?

Acne and scars from acne can cause of a lack of confidence in many people. Acne can be treated with IPL. The treatment slows down the production of oils that clog your pores and create acne. The treatment can also be used to remove acne scars and lesions that may appear from years of acne.

Can IPL Remove Veins?

IPL treatment shrinks capillaries and veins near the surface of your skin. The capillaries and veins become less visible due to the heat from the treatment. This can be helpful for those who have small veins or capillaries on the surface of their skin.

Will IPL Work for Me?

You may see results after the first treatment, but usually, IPL takes between six and twelve treatments to address common conditions. For certain skin types and conditions, IPL can be combined with other treatments to increase effectiveness.

IPL is a customizable treatment and can be adjusted to address certain issues. We use only the wavelengths that will effectively address your concerns for the best outcome.

The treatment is safe and you will not feel any discomfort during IPL treatment. Our specialist will pinpoint the correct wavelength for the most efficient treatment. After treatment, there is no healing time or downtime, but the use of sunscreen is recommended and individuals with sensitive skin may want to apply ice to the target area.

Are You Ready for IPL?

If you think that IPL treatment would be beneficial to your skincare issues, call Urban Allure in San Francisco, CA today for a consultation. Our specialists can formulate the perfect skincare strategy for you and get you started with a safe and easy IPL session.

The use of lasers in the medical field has become commonplace. Once upon a time, it was unthinkable that a laser could be used to perform anything as delicate as hair removal or eye surgery, but today nobody bats an eyelash at these wonders. Urban Allure in San Francisco, CA, uses IPL lasers in many skin rejuvenation treatments, from treating age spots to improving skin texture.

What Is IPL?

An intense pulsed light (IPL) laser is used in light therapy for a variety of dermatology procedures. IPL lasers have upped the ante as a non-invasive option for a number of treatments, including skin rejuvenation.

While traditional lasers use a diode with one specific wavelength originating from the diode, an IPL emits multiple wavelengths ranging from 500 to 1,200 nanometers. A nanometer is a metric measurement of length that equals one billionth of a meter.

Some of the best practices utilize the Ellipse I2PL system. The Ellipse I2PL is capable of treating a wide range of skin issues, including vascular lesions, blemishes, sun damage, acne, and more.

How Does an IPL Laser Work?

Lasers meant for medical purposes are devices that use light sources with a precise focus to treat or remove the body’s tissue. The narrow beam of light creates high intensity.

Common light sources such as lamps or flashlights have many wavelengths that span in all directions. Traditional lasers have only one specific wavelength. Lasers are narrow enough to focus on small, precise areas of the body and are useful for precise treatments or surgeries.

IPL lasers work very much like traditional medical lasers, but a key difference exists. As opposed to a specific wavelength, IPL lasers use an entire waveband. The advantage to IPL lasers is that they can penetrate the skin to different depths, essentially serving the purpose of a multitude of traditional lasers.

Ellipse I2PL

The Ellipse I2PL system treats skin conditions by emitting wavebands in short bursts of light from a lamp source. The light works by creating heat energy to complete its purpose without damaging any surrounding tissue.

Despite the IPL’s ability to produce an entire waveband, the Ellipse I2PL removes any wavelengths that are not needed for the current treatment. This is accomplished through a dual-mode filtering system.

Uses of IPL

Skin rejuvenation is intended to make your face look younger by removing redness, uneven pigmentation, and many other imperfections.

Sun Damage

Excessive exposure to the sun can damage our skin in several ways, including causing a decrease in collagen production. Collagen is an important protein that is plentiful in the human body. Roughly one-third of our body’s protein is made up of collagen. This protein helps maintain everything from our muscles to our skin.

Altogether, there are four collagen types in the body, and most of it is considered Type I. Type I collagen is in bones, teeth, skin, and much more. Type IV collagen also works in our skin by assisting with filtration.

While we naturally produce less quality collagen as we age, too much time in the sun can expedite the process. One way to fight back against sun damage is through IPL laser treatments. At Urban Allure, we can discuss your personal level of sun damage and the best treatment regime to keep your skin healthy and glowing.

Thread Veins

Thread veins that show up on your face or neck may be treatable with IPL therapy. These small veins near the surface of the skin are known as telangiectasias. Well-executed IPL can be absorbed by the hemoglobin in the blood and converted into heat. The heat destroys the protein in the wall of the blood vessel and causes the veins to disappear.

Acne

Pimples can genuinely affect a person’s confidence and social anxiety. Pimples are caused by the hormone androgen when it triggers excessive oil production from the sebaceous glands. The oil cannot exit through the pores of the skin, and pimples result when the glands become inflamed.

IPL treatments can reduce the blood that reaches the gland and slow down the production of oil. By lessening the amount of oil, known as sebum, pimples are reduced.

Will It Work for Me?

Skin rejuvenation with IPL is most effective on light skin. Lighter skin results in greater distinction between the skin’s natural color and blemishes such as age spots.

This does not mean the treatment will not work for a variety of skin colors. The technology involved in IPL includes settings for different skin colors by delivering energy in the correct output for a variety of complexions. If you are interested in IPL treatments, you should seek consultation with a medical professional.

Is It Safe?

IPL is comprised of safe, visible light. Using the Ellipse I2PL system, a dual-mode filter removes any wavelengths unnecessary for your unique skin condition. Clinical studies confirm the Ellipse I2PL system is safe and effective.

Where Do I Sign Up?

If you are ready to address ongoing issues with age spots, sun damage, threading veins, or other skin blemishes, it may be time to think about light-based energy found in intense pulsed light options. Skin rejuvenation is possible with the Ellipse I2PL system. From uneven pigmentation to broken capillaries, the folks at Urban Allure are ready to customize a treatment profile based on your unique skin care needs.

Contact Urban Allure in San Francisco, CA today to find out how we can help you give your skin a new lease on life!