IPL Laser Treatment in Granville, OH

The procedure is a type of light therapy that is often used to treat age spots, wrinkles, and unwanted hair. IPL is short for intense pulsed light. IPL can be used to reduce the appearance or even remove:

– Varicose Veins
– Broken blood vessels on your face
– Unwanted Hair
– Birthmarks
– Rosacea
– Age Spots
– Sun Damage
– Freckles

These two treatments are similar, but there are some distinct differences. A laser will emit light that on specific wavelength towards your skin. IPL will release light from many different wavelengths, like a flash from a camera.

The light from the IPL is less intense on your skin compared to a laser. It will reach the 2nd layer of your skin, the dermis, without harming the top layer of your skin, the epidermis. As a result, less damage is done to your skin.

When IPL is applied to your skin, the pigments in your skin will absorb the light energy. This energy is turned into heat, and that heat destroys the unwanted pigment, clearing up skin conditions like freckles or age spots. It can also be used to destroy a hair follicle to prevent it from growing again.

While versatile, it doesn’t always work well on all parts of your body, especially uneven areas. It is less useful for those who have darker skin tones or have thick, raised keloid scars. It is also more effective on dark hair compared to light hair.

First, you’ll meet with our provider for a one on one consultation. Our provider will examine your skin, and at this time, you should inform them of any skin conditions you might have. Conditions like eczema or inflammatory acne can affect the healing process after treatment. Our provider will review with you certain products, medications, and activities for two weeks leading up to the appointment for the procedure.

Some of the most common things you should avoid include:

– Drugs that increase your bleeding risk
– Waxing
– Chemical Peels
– Collagen Injections
– Ibuprofen (Advil)
– Glycolic Acid
– Direct Sunlight
– Tanning Beds
– Creams or other products that contain Vitamin A

First, our specialists will clean the area of the skin that is being treated, and then they will apply a cooling gel to the treatment area. You will wear special dark glasses during the session to protect your eyes from the light.

The treatment will begin as our specialists apply light pulses to the treatment area. Some patients report a stinging sensation when this starts, similar to be snapped by a rubber band. All in all, you should expect the treatment to take no more than 30 minutes to complete.

Most treatments take three to six appointments to achieve the results patients want. Dates should be spaced about a month apart to allow time for your skin to heal. If your treatment involves hair removal, six to twelve treatments may be needed.

This treatment works excellent when you want to get rid of unwanted hair or fade age lines and spots. Compared to other skin treatment methods, IPL is generally quicker, and this method does not damage the top layer of your skin. Recovery from the procedure is usually faster also.

Midwest Dermatology Centre is located at 1959 Newark-Granville Road Granville, OH 43023. Our clinic is open Monday through Thursday from 8 am to 4 pm. Do you have questions about IPL Laser treatment Granville, OH or would you like to make an appointment? Call our friendly staff today.

We look forward to serving you.