SCOTTSDALE & PHOENIX, AZ
Sun damage, redness, pigmentation, and uneven skin tone can affect the clarity and radiance of your complexion. Photofacial treatments use advanced light-based technology to restore a brighter, more even skin tone, helping patients achieve healthier, rejuvenated-looking skin.
Duration
30-45 min
Downtime
Minimal
This professional treatment uses the Alma DYE VL system to correct sun damage, broken capillaries, and rosacea. The handpiece emits pulses of light that target the spots or vessels that need correction and give the skin a rejuvenated and glowing look. This treatment can be done on most skin types and on most areas of the body.
It greatly improves the look, feel and texture of your skin and stimulates collagen. Pores and fine lines will be minimized and lessened because of collagen stimulation. A series of five treatments is recommended for best results. This regimen includes microdermabrasion which greatly complements photofacial treatments.
IPL stands for intense pulsed light. During a photofacial, pulses of light pass into the skin and are absorbed by the pigment in sun spots and by the small blood vessels behind visible redness. That energy breaks up unwanted pigment and treats those vessels, which your body then gradually clears.
IPL is a light-based treatment rather than a laser, and your provider adjusts the settings for your skin and your concerns.
An IPL photofacial may suit adults bothered by sun spots, redness or broken capillaries who want a clearer, more even look without surgery. Because the light targets pigment, your skin tone and any recent tan affect whether IPL is a good fit.
At your consultation, your provider will look at your skin, ask about recent sun exposure, health history and medications, and let you know whether a photofacial or another option suits your goals.
Your skin is cleansed, you are given protective eyewear, and a cool gel may be applied to the treatment area. Your provider then moves the handpiece across the skin, delivering pulses of light. You may feel a quick snap or warmth with each pulse, and your provider will explain how comfort is managed.
Treatment time depends on the size of the area, and your provider will review it with you at your consultation.
After treatment, sun spots may look darker for a short time before they gradually flake away or fade, and your skin may look a little pink. Results build over your series of treatments and vary from person to person.
Sun protection is an important part of aftercare. Wear sunscreen daily, keep your skincare gentle and avoid picking at darkened spots. Since new sun exposure can bring new spots, ongoing sun protection helps maintain your results.
An IPL photofacial can be combined with other MD Beauty Spa treatments for a more complete plan. Chemical peels and a HydraFacial with dermaplaning exfoliate and refresh the skin, while laser skin resurfacing addresses deeper texture concerns. Medical-grade skincare and daily sunscreen help care for your skin between visits.
Cost is reviewed at your consultation, and financing is available.
PATIENT EDUCATION
An IPL photofacial is a light-based treatment for sun damage, broken capillaries and the redness of rosacea. Our office uses the Alma DYE VL system, whose handpiece emits pulses of light that target the spots or vessels that need correction. It can be done on most skin types and on most areas of the body.
The cost of an IPL photofacial depends on your individual treatment plan, including the areas treated and the number of sessions in your series. Your provider reviews the cost with you at your consultation, and financing options are available.
An IPL photofacial can improve the look, feel and texture of your skin by targeting brown spots and broken capillaries with pulses of light. It also stimulates collagen, which can help minimize the look of pores and fine lines. Results build over a series of treatments and vary from patient to patient.
A series of five treatments is recommended. Your provider may adjust your plan based on your skin and goals and will explain the timing between sessions at your consultation.
No. IPL stands for intense pulsed light, and it is a light-based treatment rather than a laser. Instead of the single, concentrated wavelength a laser uses, IPL delivers pulses of light across a broader range of wavelengths. Your provider can explain whether an IPL photofacial suits your skin concerns at your consultation.
Downtime is minimal, although how your skin responds varies from patient to patient. Your skin may look pink for a short time, and treated brown spots can look darker before they fade. Protect your skin from the sun and follow your provider's aftercare instructions.
