IPL Photo Rejuvenation

Photo Rejuvenation with IPL PhotoFacial

Uneven skin tone is a common aesthetic problem we all notice as we age especially if we have an active lifestyle out in the sun. After years of sun exposure, you will notice brown spots, freckles, sun spots. You may also notice unwanted vessels around your nose or rosacea on your cheeks. These common concerns can now be removed and you can reveal your glowing complexion with skin revitalization.

IPL PhotoFacial with Cynosure’s Icon™ device is one of the most powerful devices made. It is ideal for reducing the appearance of pigment on your face, chest or hands including age spots, sun damage, freckles or birthmarks. It is also the perfect solution for unwanted vessels on your face including spider veins, broken vessels or rosacea (redness/flushing of the cheeks). In just a few quick treatment sessions you will see a reduction in the appearance of brown spots and vessels leaving you with a more even skin tone and beautiful looking skin.

How IPL Photo Rejuvenation Works

Icon™ utilizes optimized intense pulsed light (IPL) technology which, unlike lasers, uses many wavelengths of light with special filters that deliver the best wavelengths to treat specific aesthetic conditions. As the handpiece glides over the area being treated, specialized pulses of light are delivered into your skin and target brown spots, sun-damage and vessels without causing harm to the surrounding skin. Once these targets absorb the energy they are destroyed and will slowly disappear through your body’s natural healing process. You will see your brown spots turn darker in color and flake off over the next few weeks. You may also see an immediate improvement in your vessels with a continued clearance over the next few weeks.

What To Expect On The Day Of Treatment

Before the optimized pulsed light handpiece is used, a gel is applied to your skin where you will receive treatment. You will also be provided eye shields to protect yourself from the light during treatment.

You will feel cooling while the handpiece is gliding over the treatment area to provide a comfortable session. You may also feel a slight rubber-band like snapping when the energy is being delivered into your skin which disappears almost immediately however, a warm sensation after the treatment is common. Depending on the size of the area, treatments can take just minutes.

For a few days after your treatment, you may feel like you have a mild sunburn but can resume your normal day to day activities immediately following treatment. Some patients experience mild swelling after treatment.

Preparing for Photo Rejuvenation

Remove all make-up and lotions prior to the treatment.
Avoid sun exposure, tanning beds and tanning creams on the areas receiving treatment at least 4 weeks prior to treatment.
Stop tretinoin, Retin-A, Differin, Retinol, hydroquinone, bleaching products, glycolic and salicylic acid products 5-7 days prior to treatment.

Post Treatment Instructions For Skin Revitalization

Immediately after the treatment, it is common to feel a mild sunburn-like sensation around the treatment site, which typically lasts 2-24 hours. Redness and/or swelling may accompany this and usually resolves in 2-3 days.
Avoid sun exposure on the treated area and use a sunscreen SPF 45 or greater at all times throughout the course of treatment.
The pigment may initially look raised/darker with a reddened perimeter. The pigment will gradually turn darker over the next few days and begin crusting and eventually flaking off of the skin from day 7-21.
The vessels may undergo immediate graying or blanching, or they may exhibit a slight purple or red color change. The vessels will fully or partially fade in about 10-14 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why have IPL Photo Rejuvenation treatments at Babcock Dermatology?

Dr. Melissa Babcock completed a laser fellowship at The University of California, San Francisco in 2002. Since that time she has worked with many lasers. She has spent time researching which laser would be best for her practice. The Cynosure Icon™ laser/IPL system stood out as the best in class. It is the highest powered IPL system on the market, delivering world class results. The Cynosure Icon™ laser/IPL system has many hand pieces to treat conditions that patients care about most, namely pigment, redness and skin rejuvenation. Patients at Babcock Dermatology are treated by either Dr. Melissa Babcock or her Certified Laser Physician Assistant, Meredith Brazell PA-C.

What type of pigment can be treated?

Icon™ is designed to treat age spots, sun damage and freckles on the face, neck, chest, arms, hands, legs and feet.

What type of vessels can be treated?

Icon™ is designed to treat spider veins and broken vessels on the face, neck, and chest.

Am I a good candidate for Photo Rejuvenation?

The Cynosure Icon™ laser/IPL system can be safely used on most skin types. During your consultation, we will determine if you are a good candidate for the procedure based on your skin type and treatment goals.

What type of result can I expect?

You can expect to see a decrease in the appearance of brown spots, sun damage and vessels for a more even skin tone. You will see a continued improvement over the first 6 weeks after your treatment.

How long does the treatment take?

Depending on the size of the area and the condition being treated, the sessions could range anywhere from 15-45 minutes.

What does the treatment feel like?

Most people feel only a slight “snap” like a rubber band followed by warmth of your skin. You will also feel cooling on your skin as the handpiece glides over the treatment area to help in providing a comfortable session.

How many treatments will I need?

Most patients require 3 treatment sessions for best results.

How far apart are treatment sessions?

Treatment sessions should be scheduled 3-4 weeks apart.

How much does IPL PhotoFacial cost in Atlanta?

Treatment costs vary depending on the size of the area to be treated and goals of the treatment. Patients can purchase individual treatments or packages. The individual prices start at $275.

How does IPL Photo Rejuvenation work?

Specialized pulses of optimized light are used to target brown spots, sun damage and vessels without harming the surrounding skin. They absorb the energy delivered to your skin causing them to slowly disappear through your body’s natural healing process.

How quickly will I recover?

You can resume regular daily activities immediately following treatment.

Are there any side effects with IPL Photo Rejuvenation?

Immediately after the treatment, it is common to feel a mild sunburn-like sensation around the treatment site, which typically lasts 2-24 hours. Redness and/or swelling may accompany this and usually resolves in 2-3 days. We will discuss any other possible side effects and the necessary post-treatment care with you during the consultation.

Call Babcock Dermatology to learn more about IPL PhotoFacials at (404) 835-3052

We are excited to offer various treatments to help your wellbeing and look of your skin. While we strive to provide the latest content on Babcocok Dermatology’s website, is not to be taken as medical advice. Babcock Dermatology is not responsible for any omissions of information or any damages arising from the content on our website. For any treatment it is important for you to understand that results and individual experience may vary. For many dermatologic treatments common side effects include numbness, discomfort, bruising, and swelling. Rare side effects can occur. Before your cosmetic treatment we provide an informed consent which is a document with the common side effects and cost of the procedure written out. We also encourage patients to ask any questions before a treatment.