Say Goodbye to Sun Damage and Skin Imperfections with IPL

As sun exposure accumulates over the years, it results in skin damage, including unwanted sun spots, freckles, redness, and other skin conditions. These signs of aging tend to appear on the face, neck, chest, arms, and legs.

Fortunately, IPL (intense pulsed light) is a targeted and safe method for addressing these skin conditions.

IPL is a Proven Treatment for Visible Signs of Sun Damage

IPL uses pulses of light to improve the skin’s appearance and treats several skin issues, including sun damage, age spots, and redness from both sun damage and rosacea. It can also treat spider veins on various parts of the body, reduce/remove unwanted hair, and reduce the size of pores. There is also evidence that it can treat the symptoms of ocular rosacea, a condition related to rosacea of the skin that causes itching and redness in the eyes. IPL is an incredibly versatile device!

During an IPL treatment, pulses of light are delivered to the skin. This light targets one or more “chromophores,” such as pigment or hemoglobin, thus reducing the appearance of dark spots and redness.

At Clarity Dermatology, we offer two different IPL technologies to help our patients reach their skincare goals.

• Boulder: The Lumenis M22™ is a robust technology platform for administering IPL to patients with care and precision.
• Denver Tech Center: Cutera Limelight IPL platform offers customizability options to address specific epidermic needs.

Wipe Away the Visible Years of Sun Damage with IPL

IPL is a proven treatment for a number of skin issues:

• Sun damage. IPL reduces sun spots, freckles, and other signs of sun damage.
• Age spots. IPL treats age spots or small, dark areas on the skin caused by aging and sun exposure.
• Redness. IPL reduces facial redness from rosacea and other causes.
• Acne scars. IPL improves the appearance of acne scars by reducing their redness and stimulating collagen production.
• Hair removal. IPL may be used for hair removal; pigment in the hair follicles absorbs the energy from the IPL, selectively damaging the follicles and preventing regrowth.

Personalized IPL Treatments Tailored to Your Skin

An IPL treatment plan is specific for each skin condition. Skin issues, their severity, and the type of skin all factor into the number of appointments needed. Patients often require multiple treatments spaced several weeks apart to achieve their desired results. In general, we ask patients to plan on 2-4 treatments to reach their goals.

While IPL is generally safe and effective, it has potential side effects, including temporary swelling and redness, as well as changes in skin pigmentation. The team at Clarity Dermatology has specialized training in using IPL, and we are careful to minimize the risk of these side effects, as well as potential complications in our patients.

Frequently Asked Questions about IPL