PhotoRejuvenation :: Restoring Youthful Skin

Restore your skin's youthful appearance with IPL PhotoRejuvenation

What is PhotoRejuvenation and how does it work?

Dermavogue uses BBL (broadband light) therapy, an advanced version of Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technology to perform PhotoRejuvenation treatments

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is a safe and non-invasive PhotoRejuvenation technology that is used to improve the signs of aging from the face, neck, chest, arms and hands. It can also be used in various light spectrums to treat acne and acne scars, broken capillaries, and the symptoms of rosacea. Treatments result in consistent, visible improvement of the skin with no downtime, little discomfort, and minimal risk.

PhotoRejuvenation via intense pulsed light (IPL) produces a broad beam of highly concentrated light to treat facial redness and flushing and skin discoloration from aging and sun damage. Pulses of a specific type of light (mostly infrared) are applied to the skin, sending a light signal to the body's collagen production system that enhances the rate at which the collagen is produced. This light is filtered to a wavelength that is selectively absorbed by the target tissues with minimal effect on surrounding tissues.

Irregularities such as pigment marks, small veins or clusters of veins will naturally absorb a lot more light, becoming much warmer than the healthy surrounding skin tissue and will gradually die and fade away The effect of warming the skin and the deeper layers of collagen is that the skin will be stimulated to function more efficiently, therefore producing a firmer, fresher complexion, reducing pore size and evening out skin texture, tone and color.

PhotoRejuvenation treatments with IPL are an in-office procedure that typically requires four to six sessions of about 20 minutes each, performed at approximately three-week intervals.

Who – and – What can be treated with PhotoRejuvenation?

IPL PhotoRejuvenation treatments are ideal for patients who wants younger looking skin, and who have an active lifestyle as the procedure requires no downtime (treatments take only 15-30 minutes) and has a low risk of side effects. Treatments can be applied on any part of the skin, but are especially effective in improving the appearance of photoaged skin of the face, neck, and chest, removing age spots (sun-induced freckles), most benign brown pigments, and redness caused by broken capillaries.

The ideal age range for PhotoRejuvenation via intense pulsed light (IPL) is anyone up to the age of 60 years old. If you have a suntan it is advisable to wait until you are back to your base color before undergoing treatment because treating tanned skin increases the possibility of unwanted side effects such as pigment (color) changes.

If you are pregnant it is advisable to wait until after you have had the baby before IPL treatments, and if you are using or have used Roaccutane you must have finished this medication for at least 6 months.

Are PhotoRejuvenation treatments painful? Are there side effects?

A cold gel is applied to the treatment area over which the smooth glass surface of the IPL handpiece is placed and light pulses applied. Patients may feel a slight sting, like the snapping of a small elastic band. The sensation is very mild and easily tolerated. Topical anaesthic creams are not required but are available for individuals who wish to numb the skin prior to treatment.

Immediately following a treatment, the skin may appear red and flushed and tiny capillaries may appear more visible. Brown spots may appear darker, but these disappear gradually in a matter of hours. A cool pack, anesthetic cream, or other cooling preparation may be used to provide relief from a mild warm tingling sensation that may remain for an hour or more.

Skin that has been treated should be handled gently for a few days. Avoid rubbing or scrubbing the skin and avoid exposing it to additional heat or friction such as hot showers, baths, steam rooms, saunas and hairdryers. Avoid heavy exercise for up to 2 days after treatment, to prevent the redness that will result from sweating.

What can I expect from my PhotoRejuvenation treatments?

After your first treatment, your skin will feel smoother and will have a more even tone. Best results are achieved after 4 or 6 treatments, depending on the condition of your skin., approximately 3 or 4 weeks apart. The more subtle rejuvenating results are very long lasting, however, anyone wishing to obtain longer term optimum results should consider 1 or 2 IPL treatments each year.

Skin will look refreshed and rejuvenated. Improvement in tone and texture of skin is experienced. A significant reduction of brown and red areas of discoloration, small red blood vessels (spider veins) and irregular areas of pigmentation occurs. Pore size is reduced by one third. A reduction of red discoloration will be evident in individuals with rosacea or abnormal flushing.

For more information about PhotoRejuvenation...

Of course, we'll be glad to answer your PhotoRejuvenation questions, so don't hesitate to call the DermaVogue Clinique and Aesthetic Laser Center at (843) 357-2444 for our Garden City location or (843) 272-4071 for our North Myrtle Beach location. You can also request a Free PhotoRejuvenation Consultation online.