How IPL Treatment Works

Skin imperfections can take a toll on your confidence. You may not feel good about yourself when you look in the mirror, and you might struggle in social situations. No matter the case, at Dermatology Associates Skin and Cancer Center, serving Panama City, Chipley, Panama City Beach, and Marianna, FL, can assist. Our Dr. Robert Siragusa, Dr. Charles Kovaleski, and Dr. Bret Johnson give patients a natural approach for correction -- photo rejuvenation.

General Information

Photo rejuvenation is a specialized treatment that uses intense pulsed light, often referred to by the acronym IPL. During this therapy, we use this light energy and direct it to the areas of concern. 

What It Treats

This particular therapy can be used to address the following issues:

• Sun damage
• Brown spots
• Melasma
• Age spots
• Capillary damage
• Wrinkles

Recovery

After your therapy, you don't have to worry about downtime. You can resume living your life again. It's even a treatment you can have and then go to work afterward. 

Typically, patients tolerate IPL light therapy well.

The side effects tend to be minor, and the most common ones include reddening of the skin and pain at the affected site. Some people, however, have experienced crusting, scarring, swelling, or a hematoma, among others.

How IPL Treatment Works

For this treatment, we direct the device to the area where you have discolored skin. It emits light energy, which heats the color portion of your skin. As a result, your body will rid itself of those unwanted cells, which causes the skin to lighten.

What Results Can You Expect

There aren't any specific results you can expect. It's different for each patient, and it especially depends on your skin color and the severity of your condition.

Before we administer the treatment, we'll discuss your potential results and help you have a realistic idea of what you can expect after IPL light therapy.

Preparing for Your Treatment

You may question how you should get ready for this treatment since an extensive prep process might not be appealing. Fortunately, there's minimal preparation. We just recommend you refrain from antibiotic usage for the week before your procedure since certain ones can cause photosensitivity.

To optimize your results, you'll also want to avoid sunbathing or prolonged sun exposure, tanning beds, and self-tanners for two weeks before your treatment.

You'll also want to stop taking anti-inflammatory drugs, herbal supplements, and aspirin the day of your visit.

Dermatology Associates Skin and Cancer Center, serving Panama City, Chipley, Panama City Beach, and Marianna, FL, offers IPL light therapy provided by our doctors. It's a safe procedure that can boost your confidence.

Call us at (850) 769- SKIN (7546).