Repair Sun Damage with IPL Treatments

Image comparing sun damaged skin and skin with UV protection One option for sun damage repair at our medical spa in San Diego is IPL, or intense pulsed light, treatment. IPL treatments are a gentle and effective means of restoring youthful skin. IPL treatments can reduce sun damage, age spots and pigmentation problems, both red and brown. Another great thing about IPL treatments is the lack of downtime. In today’s busy world, many people just don’t have the time to get intensive treatments that require days or weeks of recovery time at home. IPL can effectively and safely brighten skin, even pigmentation, reduce redness, and even smooth fine lines without any resultant downtime.

Best Option for Sun Damage Skin Repair

Sun damage repair at our skin care clinic in San Diego is an important issue. Many people forget to wear sunscreen and as a result damage their skin, often not even realizing it until brown spots start to appear at a later age. IPL treatments are a great way to reduce and even eliminate these brown spots over time.

Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego is a leader in treating sun damage, and you can rest assured that you are in the best hands possible. Each dermatologist at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology is board-certified and an expert in their field with years of experience. They will be sure to have a thorough consultation with you in order to make sure that you receive the best treatment for your concerns.

Intense Pulse Light Therapy Has No Downtime

IPL treatments work by transmitting light that targets melanin and capillaries, thus reducing the appearance of brown and red spots without damaging the rest of the skin. This gentle treatment works over the course of several treatments, gradually brightening and smoothing the skin. While it’s important to stay out of the sun after an IPL treatment, as the skin will be extremely sensitive to UV rays, there is no recovery time associated with a treatment. If the skin is red following treatment, it can be covered up with makeup, and you can return to your daily activities immediately afterward.

IPL treatment sessions last between thirty to forty-five minutes, depending on the areas treated. This short treatment time makes it easy to schedule into a busy social and work schedule. A topical numbing cream will be applied before the treatment begins in order to reduce the amount of pain involved and make the experience as comfortable as possible. Read more about current trends in IPL on www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.

Regular Maintenance Can Keep Skin Beautiful

As with dental cleanings to keep the teeth white and healthy, regular IPL treatments can keep skin elastic and youthful. Our expert dermatologists recommend a treatment every six months after the initial three to six sessions spaced four to eight weeks apart. This maintenance, along with a regular dermatologist-approved skin care regimen, will keep your skin looking its best as you age.

IPL treatments stimulate collagen production, allowing the skin to repair itself and stay hydrated and elastic. As we age, our skin slows its collagen production, but with regular IPL treatments the skin can maintain its production levels and keep your skin looking youthful longer.