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Age Spots IPL

How Can IPL Treat Age Spots?

IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) therapy uses varying light wavelengths to destroy discoloration and pigmentation, while maintaining the surrounding tissue’s integrity. It allows light to penetrate the skin’s deeper layer where melanin is triggered, causing darks spots to erupt. As a result, the pigment breaks away and the broken blood vessels are absorbed by the body.

Is IPL for Age Spots Safe?

IPL is a highly effective treatment for aging concerns. Though it is a safe treatment, there are risks and contradictions that mean the treatments must be designed according to specific clients. This is why it is essential to consult a professional aesthetician to ensure the treatment is right for you.

How Many Sessions Are Needed?

IPL works very well in removing and reducing red and brown skin spots, offer better overall complexion. The best part is that the treatment has minimal to no downtime. To achieve better results, it is necessary to have three to five treatments. Your aesthetician will tell you how often to get them based on the severity of the age spots.

Does IPL for Age Spots Have Any Side Effects?

IPL treats unwanted hair, spots, fine lines and wrinkles. Like other aesthetic treatments, IPL too has side effects but they are temporary. Some of these include swelling, bruising and mild skin discoloration.

Can It Be Combined with Other Treatments?

Combining laser treatments and IPL offers a complete skincare solution that treats various aging concerns. IPL helps reduce redness and pigmentation and lasers address other skin issues, like scars, wrinkles and fine lines effectively.

How Long Do the Results Last?

IPL results can last up to a year. However, with maintenance sessions and proper care, you can make them last longer. Meet with our aesthetician to get a skin assessment so you can design a plan according to your skin concerns. This will allow you to see visible results after just one treatment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does IPL Hurt?

It feels like a rubber band snapping quickly. It is far more comfortable for many people than waxing or conventional laser treatments.

How Many Sessions Do I Need?

Depending on the skin problem being addressed, most patients experience noticeable improvements after three to six sessions. Maintenance treatments are frequently required to keep up with the results.

Is IPL Safe for All Skin Types?

Due to the possibility of pigmentation changes, IPL may not be appropriate for darker skin tones. It works best on lighter skin tones (Fitzpatrick I–III). Before beginning any treatment, always get professional advice.
Acne: IPL makes skin clearer by reducing redness, irritation, and acne bacteria.
Wrinkles and Skin Tightening: RF or microneedling produces superior outcomes.
Age Spots & Pigmentation: Effectively reduces hyperpigmentation, freckles, and sunspots over time.

What Can IPL Treat Besides Hair Removal?

In addition to increasing collagen for a more radiant complexion, IPL is excellent for minimizing:

Sunspots
Redness
Rosacea
Broken capillaries
Acne scars
Fine lines
Wrinkles
Age spots
Pigmentation

What Should I Avoid Before IPL?

To avoid irritation and guarantee the best results, avoid aggressive exfoliants, tanning, sun exposure, and retinol one week before treatment.

Is There Downtime After IPL?

Very little! You might experience slight swelling or redness, similar to a minor sunburn, but it goes away fast. Simply apply SPF and stay out of the sun.

Can IPL Be Combined with Other Treatments?

For better outcomes, IPL can be safely combined with other procedures. Combinations of the following can help address various skin issues:
IPL + Chemical Peels: Enhances skin tone and texture more quickly.
IPL + Microneedling: Evens out skin tone, increases collagen, and minimizes scarring.
IPL + RF Skin Tightening: Reduces pigmentation while firming and lifting the skin.

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