Exposure to ultraviolet radiation causes damage, often leading to skin hyperpigmentation and texture problems. With intense pulsed light at BodyBarMD, you can clear and tighten your skin to reduce these unwanted spots and wrinkles.
Intense Pulsed Light can treat:
Sun spots
Rosacea
Hyperpigmentation
Broken capillaries
Mild acne scars
Uneven skin texture
Wrinkles
Uneven Skin Texture
Acne
Intense pulsed light—often referred to as IPL—is not a laser. Laser treatments use focused beams of a single wavelength, while intense pulsed light uses beams made up of multiple wavelengths.
Both treatments have their strengths, but it’s important to choose the right one when crafting a treatment plan. That’s why the BodyBarMD team meets with patients for thorough consultations. You share your problem areas and cosmetic goals with us, and we recommend the best treatment for you!
Darker clothes and cars heat up faster than their lighter counterparts on sunny days. The same goes for hyperpigmented areas of skin when exposed to intense pulsed light. Rapid and intense heating kills pigmented cells, so they can flake away or the body can absorb them.
The heat generated by IPL treatments also stimulates collagen production in specialized cells below the surface. As new collagen accumulates, the skin appears smoother, fuller, and more youthful.
Intense pulsed light is an ideal treatment for UV exposure-related concerns, such as hyperpigmentation and uneven texture. Remember that prevention is the best strategy to combat these issues, so be sure to practice proper sun protection all year round!
Although some slight swelling, redness, and tenderness are normal after an IPL session, you should be able to go back to your regular activities immediately. We will recommend some post-treatment care, including anti-inflammatories and cosmetics, to help with your complexion. However, visible side effects tend to fade within hours.
Spots should flake away in about 3 to 7 days—but don’t pick at anything! Redness takes a bit more time to fade as vessels collapse and break down. Texture improvements are also gradual, since collagen levels build up over time.
Be sure to protect your treated skin from sun exposure while you recover. Year-round sun-safe habits are always a good idea, but guarding against UV exposure is especially important after treatment.
Many patients find the most success after a series of 1 to 3 treatments. However, we may recommend 3 to 6 sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart for ideal results.
