Intense Pulse Light (IPL) treatments were developed and first introduced by Board-certified dermatologist, Patrick Bitter Jr. MD as a non-invasive method of photorejuvenation to improve the appearance of the skin.

IPL treatments utilize intense pulsed light to effectively treat rosacea, facial flushing, red chests and necks, brown spots, sun damage and irregular skin pigmentation all skin types. Photo damaged skin with hyperpigmentation (brown spots); skin laxity, enlarged pores, wrinkling, and telangiectasia (veins) can be improved with IPL treatments. The short wave length laser light is used to rejuvenate skin of the face, neck, chest, arms or hands. Specific settings are selected for each treatment area for optimal results. Visible improvement is achieved with little discomfort and minimal risk.

During the treatment light energy delivers a series of gentle pulses to the skin non-invasively. With each flash of light there is sequential rejuvenation of the target area without damage to the surrounding skin.

The process begins with a consultation with the physician or staff Technicians. A treatment plan and schedule is designed for your skin type and skin areas which will respond best to IPL technology. The IPL treatment receives a high degree of patient satisfaction because there is no downtime, no scarring, discomfort is minimal, and treatments are easy.

	Embarrassing redness and flushing of rosacea can be dramatically reduced, medication curtailed
	Sun damaged and aging skin may be noticeably improved
	Reduction of fine lines, freckling, and irregular pigmentation
	Smoothes skin and reduces pore size
	Improvement in stretch marks and cellulite
	In ongoing studies, improvements continued for more than 6 to 12 months in most patients. After the last
	treatment, many patients are able to reduce or eliminate their rosacea medications
	For people who don't want to take the time off to heal from laser resurfacing or chemical peels
	For active people who don't want to interfere with social or outdoor activities
	Office procedure under a topical anesthesia
	Return to usual activities immediately after treatment
	Individual treatments can take 15-45 minutes per area
	Treatment needs to be repeated four times, at 3 to 4 weekly intervals
	Often combined with microdermabrasion and chemical peel

	Younger patients with milder degrees of skin damage or early aging changes
	Pigment Changes/Sun Damage or Aging Skin
	Ruddy Skin Appearances ("Dyschromia")
	Facial Veins and Redness or Flushing-Rosacea
	Enlarged Pores
	Fine Lines and Wrinkles
	Unwanted Freckles
	Post Face Lift
	Post Laser Resurfacing
	Mild Scarring
	Irregular pigment and skin tone

	The face should be cleansed and all makeup removed
	A topical anesthetic is applied 20 or 30 minutes before treatment
	Each treatment takes approximately 15 to 30 minutes
	A mild amount of discomfort can be expected
	It is very important to avoid tanning before and after
	Sign the treatment consent form

	Ice packs may be used for ten minutes after treatment for moderate stinging sensation and temporary redness
	in the skin
	Immediately following a treatment, the skin may appear red and flushed and tiny capillaries may appear more
	visible. Brown spots generally appear darker. All of these changes gradually fade over a period of hours
	Anti-inflammatory medications such as Advil may be taken as needed
	Elevation of the head will reduce the risk of swelling under the eyes
	Gentle cleansing and sun protection are important until the skin has healed and retuned to normal color

 

NOTE: Approximately 15% of those treated do not see the results they hoped for.

 

IPL (INTENSE PULSE LIGHT) TREATMENT FOR DRY EYE

Dr. Coad and Dr. Eviatar on CBS, Fox and NBC on using IPL to treat Dry Eye.