Looking for a flawless, glowing complexion? It’s time to stop looking to face creams and serums for help; instead, look to the light!
Intense Pulsed Light Therapy at Beaux Arts
At Beaux Arts Institute of Plastic Surgery – in Lanham, MD, serving the DC & Baltimore metros – board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Nia Banks specializes in Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy for the treatment of the following:
- Red and brown spots
- Skin lesions
- Vascular conditions (including spider veins)
- Rosacea
- Sun damage
- Age spots
- And more!
This photorejuvenation treatment works by targeting discolorations within the skin; once targeted, these spots absorb the laser energy, becoming thermally heated. Eventually, the heat destroys the melanin causing the red or brown discoloration (with vascular conditions, the laser energy targets hemoglobin chromophores). Over time, the destroyed pigments are removed by the body, revealing the clearer complexion you’ve been searching for.
In fact, in cases of red and brown spots, most patients see results from their IPL therapy after two to three days!
IPL photorejuvenation therapy can be used on the face, arms, hands, and legs, making this treatment a convenient choice for minimizing the appearance of red and brown spots.
What To Expect From Your IPL Treatment
Interested in undergoing IPL photorejuvenation therapy? Here’s what to expect from your treatment:
- The IPL treatment takes about 30 to 90 minutes to administer, depending on the treatment area.
- Patients should expect to undergo one treatment each month for three to five months; severe red or brown spots may require more sessions.
- Common side effects of this treatment include slight swelling and redness.
Ready to get the clear, beautiful complexion you’ve always wanted? Schedule your IPL therapy consultation with Dr. Banks at Beaux Arts Institute of Plastic Surgery today!
Beaux Arts Institute of Plastic Surgery is located in Lanham, MD and serves the DC & Baltimore metros. Call 301.880.7022 to learn more.