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IPL treatment, Photo Rejuvenation, PhotoFacial, FotoFacial IPL is a non-surgical, no downtime skin rejuvenation procedure Phoenix  Arizona AmericanHealthAndBeauty.com Features  2 IPL  Providers in Phoenix Arizona
Nu U Medspa	Nu U Medspa Paradise Valley Mall 4550 E Cactus Road #32 Phoenix, AZ 85032 Nu U Medspa's bio Request IPL information
Paradise Medspa & Wellness	» SEE OUR SPECIALS « Paradise Medspa & Wellness 2060 W. Whispering Wind Drive, Suite 170 Phoenix, AZ 85085 Paradise Medspa & Wellness's bio Request IPL information
AmericanHealthAndBeauty.com Features these IPL  Providers near Phoenix Arizona
Perfect Skin Laser Center	Perfect Skin Laser Center Richard A. Burgmeier 2177 E. Warner Rd. Suite 105 Tempe, AZ 85284 Approximately 8.74 Miles from Phoenix Perfect Skin Laser Center's bio Request IPL information
Nu U Medspa	Nu U Medspa 7335 E Indian Plaza, Suite 118 Scottsdale (East Indian Plaza), AZ 85251 Approximately 11.12 Miles from Phoenix Nu U Medspa's bio Request IPL information
Nu U Medspa	Nu U Medspa North Scottsdale 7900 E Thompson Peak Pkwy #102 Scottsdale (North), AZ 85255 Approximately 11.12 Miles from Phoenix Nu U Medspa's bio Request IPL information
Nu U Medspa	Nu U Medspa Superstition Springs Mall 6555 E Southern #2203 Mesa, AZ 85206 Approximately 12.82 Miles from Phoenix Nu U Medspa's bio Request IPL information
Advanced Skin and Laser	Advanced Skin and Laser 3514 N Power Rd, Suite 118 Mesa, AZ 85215 Approximately 12.82 Miles from Phoenix Advanced Skin and Laser's bio Request IPL information
Derma Health Institute	» SEE OUR SPECIALS « Derma Health Institute 4140 East Baseline Rd. #110 Mesa, AZ 85206 Approximately 12.82 Miles from Phoenix Derma Health Institute's bio Request IPL information
Nu U Medspa	Nu U Medspa Arrowhead Towne Center 7700 W Arrowhead Towne Center, #2025 Glendale, AZ 85308 Approximately 13.25 Miles from Phoenix Nu U Medspa's bio Request IPL information
Derma Health Institute	» SEE OUR SPECIALS « Derma Health Institute 2905 W. Warner Road #17 Chandler, AZ 85224 Approximately 14.51 Miles from Phoenix Derma Health Institute's bio Request IPL information
Gerald B. Walman, MD	» SEE OUR SPECIALS « Gerald B. Walman, MD 636 W. Wickenburg Way, Suite 200 Wickenburg, AZ 85390 Approximately 58.48 Miles from Phoenix Gerald B. Walman, MD's bio Request IPL information

If you are looking for a safe, hassle free alternative to chemical or laser peels, you might want to consider Intense Pulsed Light Therapy, or IPL.

IPL consists of emitting high intensity pulses of light to the skin and is able to treat various skin complaints on the neck, face, hands or chest such as freckles, redness, port wine stains, flat birthmarks, tattoos, age spots, facial flushing, purple or blue veins on the face, hypo-pigmentation, broken capillaries, minor sun damage, and hair removal. This treatment has also been shown to increase collagen production by up to 50%. IPL is a quick, non-invasive, and virtually painless procedure that only takes 15 to 30 minutes per session and it not as costly as other skin correction treatments.

The best part about IPL is that there is practically no downtime and most clients report smoother skin and pore reduction after undergoing therapy. Given the growing popularity of IPL in recent years, you should have no problem finding a doctor to perform this procedure.

Once you have selected a doctor for your IPL treatment, the two of you will meet prior to your therapy to discuss your goals and to answer any questions you may have. Your doctor will also need to make sure that your skin type is compatible with this therapy. The procedure itself is very simple. Your doctor will most likely place a topical anesthetic over the area to be treated in order to ensure your comfort.

A cool, soothing gel will then be applied and a glass hand piece, resembling a pyramid, will be laid directly on the skin. The hand piece contains several different filters that are able to control the wavelength range and allow for different applications and skin types. A machine will then emit several pulses of bright light that will pass through the glass piece and into the skin where it will be absorbed by either blood or melanin.

The body's natural processes will remove the injured tissue, resulting in fresh, healthy looking skin. Different machines are used for different levels of penetration. Your doctor will decide the intensity level necessary to treat your condition. In an effort to not aggravate the skin, your first session will not be very aggressive. You will most likely have treatments every 3 to 4 weeks and the intensity will increase gradually.

One of the biggest benefits of IPL is that there is absolutely no downtime. However, there are certain precautions you must take to ensure proper healing. It is vital that you protect your skin from any UV light, including tanning beds, after being treated.

You also need to keep the skin clean by washing it twice a day with cool water and following up with a moisturizer. It is best to not exfoliate the treated area for 3 to 4 days and make sure you avoid using any products containing Retin-A, Vitamin C, or Alpha-Hydroxy for 24 hours. After your procedure you may notice slight swelling and your skin may be a little pink but this should cease within a few days.

Most of the people who undergo IPL experience no side effects. However, all treatments have risks. In rare cases scabbing, scarring, and bleeding have been reported. It is also possible that your skin may blister. If this happens, apply a topical antibiotic ointment to the affected area. You may also notice skin pigmentation problems. In this case, normal pigmentation should return within a few months.

For most people, IPL is a very safe and pain-free route to better skin and is a treatment that you should consider if you feel your skin could use some improvement.

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