Can IPL make skin worse?
IPL treatment heats up the surrounding tissue and melanin, with a higher risk of burns on darker skin types and due to the heat produced, can actually stimulate and increase the appearance of the darkened pigmentation and is therefore not recommended.
Can Philips Lumea be used on face?
Unfortunately, Philips Lumea is not suitable for treatment of facial areas. Our Lumea range has been designed for gentle application on body areas below the neckline.
Is Philips Lumea cancerous?
The existing evidence base of over 25 years of laser and IPL use to date has not raised any concerns regarding its long-term safety with only a few anecdotal cases of melanoma post treatment over two decades of use; therefore, there is no evidence to suggest that there is a credible cancer risk.
Can IPL cause itchy skin?
Some people may experience temporary side effects such as swelling, transient redness, a bruise, a blister, a grazed look and hyperpigmentation / hypopigmentation. In extremely rare cases allergic type symptoms have occurred including skin rash/hives, itchiness, excessive swelling, persisting heat and skin redness.
Is itching normal after IPL?
As skin heals over the next one to two weeks, your skin may darken and begin peeling or flaking. It is not uncommon for your skin to become itchy during the recovery period, but it is important not to scratch or pick at your skin, as this may cause permanent scarring.
Why am I itchy after IPL?
The Intense Pulse light has likely irritated your skin a little bit. Residual itchiness or pinkness might persist for 24-72 hours. Some patients describe the sensation as feeling like a sun burn. If it lasts longer than that, inform your provider; this may very well be normal, but it’s worth calling to ask.
Can I apply aloe vera after IPL?
After intense pulsed light treatment There may be some redness and swelling to the treated area. Vaseline or aloe vera gel/after-sun lotion can be applied to the area after treatment for a soothing effect. Applying an ice pack will also soothe the area. You can bathe as usual after treatment.
How long does it take for dark spots to fade after IPL?
The darkened area typically begins to fade in 7 to 14 days. This is when you’ll also begin to notice that many superficial brown spots around the treated area are becoming lighter, and less noticeable. They won’t vanish with one IPL treatment, but in almost all cases patients will see progress.
Do dark spots come back after IPL?
The brown spots that have been effectively treated typically will get darker initially over the next 24 hours, then slowly fade away over the next 1-2 weeks.
Does IPL tighten skin?
IPL treats sun damage and unsightly veins to improve your appearance while 532nm Laser Peel stimulates collagen remodeling at the dermal level to improve overall skin texture and also removes unwanted pigment at the same time.
What is the difference between a Photofacial and IPL?
IPL uses a wider beam of light with varying intensity Photofacial uses intense pulsed light (IPL). This uses intermittent flashes of light, rather than a beam of constant brightness. IPL is non-ablative, and so the recovery is generally easier than with many laser treatments.
Does IPL increase collagen?
IPL will stimulate collagen growth by treating a deeper layer of skin, while improving texture, and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Since IPL treatments target the deeper layers of skin, they can be performed with other skin treatments such as microdermabrasion, facials or chemical peels.
Does IPL destroy collagen?
The first way has already been explained: IPL therapy destroys undesirable collagen structures. This allows the body to initiate the healing process, which in turn allows it to stimulate collagen production.
Does IPL age your skin?
There is very little risk of damaging your skin from IPL treatments, also known as photofacials. A photofacial is a non-invasive treatment that saturates the surface of your skin with light to target problem areas and reverse both signs of damage and aging.
Is IPL good for face skin?
IPL Skin Rejuvenation can safely and effectively reduce the appearance of freckles, pigmentation and post-trauma pigmentation such as acne scars and age spots.