What Does IPL Treatment Help With?
If you’ve been hoping to get rid of spider veins, age spots, or other skin pigmentation, IPL treatment in Boulder, CO, could be what you need. Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is a non-invasive cosmetic procedure that helps improve skin texture and reduce discoloration. It can treat various pigmentation and vascular issues on your face, hands, neck, and chest. IPL also helps smooth out fine lines and mild wrinkles, giving your skin a younger look.
IPL treatment can also reduce unwanted hair by targeting hair follicles. Whether you want to treat skin pigmentation, blood vessels, or remove unwanted hair, this treatment usually requires little or no downtime. Your skin might look flushed or feel a bit sunburned for a few hours or days. For the best results, Dr. Andrew Goldman often recommends three to six IPL sessions, spaced about four weeks apart.
How Does the IPL Treatment Work?
An IPL device emits quick pulses of light across a wide range of wavelengths, while traditional medical lasers use a single, focused wavelength. These rapid pulses act like a camera flash, letting light reach the deeper layers of your skin without harming the surface.
IPL treatment targets specific parts of the skin, including:
- Melanin: The dark pigment found in age spots, sunspots, and freckles.
- Hemoglobin: This is the red pigment in your blood vessels.
During IPL treatment for skin pigmentation, the light’s heat destroys pigment cells. Your skin might look darker for a few weeks after the procedure. Then the pigment cells either flake off or break down, and your body naturally absorbs them.
For blood vessel issues like spider veins, the light waves heat the blood in the vessels. Eventually, the small veins collapse, and your body absorbs them.
Please note that IPL is not suitable for all skin tones (particularly darker skin tones, where there is higher risk of pigmentation changes). If you have questions about whether or not IPL would be appropriate for your skin tone, our team at Boulder Laser & Cosmetics can help you find the right treatment for your skin.
Clearer, Younger-Looking Skin with IPL Treatment
IPL treatment also initiates your skin’s natural healing process and boosts collagen production, helping make your skin firmer. With reduced pigmentation, improved texture, and less sagging, your skin can look clearer and younger after an IPL treatment in Boulder, CO.