 Treats:
- Sun Spots
- Red Facial Vessels
- Rosacea
Intense
pulsed light (IPL) is new technology created to
help us achieve our goals of looking and feeling
younger by clearing our skin of imperfections.
As we age and have had years of sun exposure,
our skin becomes damaged and develops pigmented
lesions (sun spots), vascular lesions (red &
blue vessels on the face), and rosacea (inflammation
of the cheeks and face).
Fortunately, skin rejuvenation has advanced beyond
the painful procedures of the past. RejuveLux
process provides the most skin-safe, comfortable,
and effective photo rejuvenation treatments available,
without any downtime. Treatments are quick, and
you can return to work or other activities looking
and feeling fine. IPL treatments involve the use
of light energy to stimulate the production of
collagen, the protein that gives your skin its
elasticity.
How it works
- Pigmented lesions (sun spots)
- The mechanism of pigmented lesion removal
is based upon selective destruction of melanocytes.
- The lesions darken and crust after treatment
and then naturally slough off the skin within
2 weeks.
- Vascular lesions & Rosacea
- The absorption of pulsed light in oxyhemoglobin,
de-oxyhemoglobin, and the resultant thermal
action inside the blood vessels result in
intraluminal coagulation, vasoconstriction
and damage to the vessel endothelial lining,
all of which contribute to the degeneration
and disappearance of visible vessels.
- The vessels immediately disappear following
treatment
- This procedure improves the texture, tone,
pigmented lesions, vascular lesions and diminishes
fine lines, wrinkles and rosacea.
- The procedure is fast effective and safe.
Preparation for the rejuvelux process
- Avoid sun exposure 2 weeks before and after
treatment.
- Avoid tanning beds and self-tanners as these
darken the skin, decrease treatment effectiveness,
and increase the risk of burning and scarring
the skin.
- No lotion, cream, perfume, or deodorant should
be present on the areas to be treated.
- Avoid all products which increase skin sensitivity
such as retin A, glycolic acid, salicylic acid,
etc.
Do the treatments hurt?
- StarLux pulsed light systems use a unique
long pulse width that delivers energy to the
skin over a long period of time. This makes
the pulses safer and more comfortable.
- Some describe the feeling similar to a mild
rubber band snap.
- Various cooling methods keep the light pulses
mild and skin-safe, allowing for more comfortable
treatments than electrolysis and waxing.
What to expect after treatment
- Immediately after treatment you may experience
some redness and mild swelling that may last
for 2-3 days.
- The areas may feel like a mild sunburn like
sensation that may last 2-24 hours.
- Sunspots will darken after treatment and be
naturally shed from the skin within 1-2 weeks.
- Rosacea - you will see less pronounced redness
within a week after treatment and skin tone
will be more normal.
- Veins and vessels may disappear immediately
after treatment or they may appear darker and
then fully or partially fade within 10 –
14 days.
What are the possible side effects of
this treatment?
- Swelling, blistering, crusting or flaking
of the treated areas, may require one to three
weeks to heal.
- A rare possibility of skin infection
- There is a slight possibility that the treated
area can become either hypo-pigmented (lighter),
or hyper-pigmented (darker). This is usually
temporary, but, on a rare occasion, it may be
permanent.
- Scarring is a rare occurrence, but it is a
possibility if the skin’s surface is disrupted.
You should not have this treatment if
you:
- Are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Have a seizure disorder.
- Have a history of slow or abnormal healing
(keloid formation).
- Have a history of diabetes (due to poor circulation
and abnormal healing).
- Use medication that increases photosensitivity.
How many treatments will I need?
- Typically, several treatments will be necessary
to achieve complete clearance of sunspots, rosacea,
and vessels.
- On average, 2 – 4 treatments may be
necessary.
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