All of us desire to have clear, blemish-free skin. But despite following a perfect skin-care regimen, it can be difficult to achieve such skin.
Photorejuvenation is an effective treatment that addresses multiple skin problems. It uses intense- pulsed light to reduce the appearance of sun damage, brown spots, melasma, hyperpigmentation, and many others.
Photorejuvenation improves skin texture and gives you an even and healthier complexion. The treatment is minimally invasive with zero downtime.
Intense-pulsed light
Intense-pulsed light is a powerful broad-spectrum light that emits high-intensity pulses of light energy. A wide range of wavelengths is used to treat various skin issues. The light energy is so precise that it targets a specific area of your skin and leaves surrounding areas unaffected.
How does PhotoRejuvenation work
Photorejuvenation is an innovative treatment that stimulates the dormant cells and encourages collagen production. The intense pulsed light is used in the procedure.
First of all, a cold gel is applied to the area to be treated. The IPL handpiece is gently applied to your skin, and pulses of light are emitted. The light energy penetrates deep in the skin. The light is immediately absorbed by red blood cells and melanin deep within the skin, causing minor wounds. These wounds encourage the skin to heal itself by creating new cells.
The treatment also stimulates the production of collagen to make your skin firm and smooth.
Usually, each patient undergoes several appointments, each lasting around 20 – 40 minutes.
Prep and care
Photorejuvenation is a safe and effective procedure. However, before the treatment, you need to prepare for the best possible outcomes. This includes:
- Moisturize regularly,
- avoid too much exposure to the sun,
- wear sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher
- over-exfoliation, waxing, and shaving
- discontinue the use of Retin A, Retinols, and Vitamin A creams
During the treatment, you will wear an eye mask to protect your eyes from the light. You may also be given numbing cream. Most people do not need it as it only feels like a slight stinging sensation.
Once the treatment is over, you may feel warmth, swelling, or redness in the area. However, it subsides in 24 hours. Meanwhile, you can also practice some recovery tips to fasten the healing.
Why go for PhotoRejuvenation
Photorejuvenation, also known as IPL treatment targets various skin conditions including:
- Sunspots
- Sun damage
- Hyperpigmentation
- Rosacea
- Wrinkles
- Brown spots
- Melasma
- Acne scarring
- Large pores
- Broken capillaries
- Freckles
The treatment is gentle, non-intrusive, and has no downtime. You can immediately return to your routine. Moreover, you can enjoy plump and smooth skin with the least side-effects.
All of these benefits make photo rejuvenation an amazing skin treatment.
Potential side effects
There are relatively few side effects associated with photo rejuvenation. The potential side-effect of the treatment may include minor swelling, bruising, and redness and mostly disappear after the 24 hours of the procedure.
Photorejuvenation is a popular method to retire your skin’s youthful appearance. The treatment is most sought due to multiple benefits and very few side effects.
