IPL Photorejuvenation - Skin Rejuvenation Treatment

Simon Lee, MD -  - Aesthetics

Simon Med Spa

Simon Lee, MD

Aesthetics located in Milpitas, CA & Burlingame, CA

Skin Rejuvenation Treatment

 

IPL Photorejuvenation - Skin Rejuvenation Treatment

IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) Photorejuvenation is a non-invasive, light-based therapy that improves skin tone and texture by targeting pigmentation, redness, and collagen stimulation. Unlike lasers that use a single wavelength, IPL delivers broad-spectrum pulsed light (500-1200nm) to address multiple skin concerns simultaneously.

 

Key Benefits

✔ Multi-Condition Treatment: Improves sun damage, age spots, rosacea, and fine lines

✔ Minimal Downtime: Mild redness resolves within 24-48 hours

✔ Collagen Boost: Stimulates Type I/III collagen for long-term skin tightening

✔ Customizable: Filters adjust for different skin types (Fitzpatrick I-IV)

 

How It Works

1. Selective Photothermolysis: Light energy absorbed by melanin (pigment) or hemoglobin (redness)

2. Thermal Effect: Heat breaks down pigment/thread veins while sparing surrounding tissue

3. Healing Response: Triggers collagen remodeling over 4-6 weeks

 

Treatable Concerns

▶ Pigmentation: Sun spots, freckles, melasma (superficial)

▶ Vascular Issues: Broken capillaries, rosacea, erythema

▶ Texture: Enlarged pores, mild acne scars

▶ Anti-Aging: Fine wrinkles, dull complexion

 

Treatment Protocol

▸ Prep: Avoid sun/tanning 4 weeks prior; no retinoids 1 week before

▸ Session: 20-30 mins (full face); 3-5 sessions recommended (4-week intervals)

▸ Post-Care:

    • Cool compresses for redness

    • Strict SPF50+ use (hyperpigmentation prevention)

    • Avoid heat/exfoliants for 3 days

 

Results & Maintenance

• Initial Results: Brighter skin after 1 session (pigment darkens then flakes off)

• Optimal Effects: 3-5 sessions for 50-75% improvement