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IPL for Skin Tightening

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About IPL PhotoFacial

The PhotoFacial-Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is a treatment breakthrough that can correct many skin conditions without down time, creating clearer, more vibrant and youthful skin through a process called Photo-Rejuvenation. One to five sessions are recommended. Most commonly treated areas include the face, neck and chest; however, other popular areas include the back of the hands, arms, legs and even the back.

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PhotoFacial Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) – Procedure

Benefits of IPL PhotoFacial

Return to normal activity immediately after procedure
Minimal risk
Reduces wrinkles
Reduces aged and sun-damaged skin
Reduces brown age and liver spots, discoloration and freckles
Reduces the redness of rosacea
Reduces acne scars
Tightens skin and stimulates new collagen growth to improve skin tone
Removes broken capillaries and redness of the face, neck and chest
Reduction of unwanted hair

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How Does it Work?

A chilled sapphire cooling tip is applied to the skin’s surface. The PhotoFacial device produces a bright beam of light which is gently absorbed into the underlying layers of the skin where new collagen is stimulated to grow. As new collagen fibers form, lines and imperfections diminish. No tissue is removed and no bandages are required. This treatment also coagulates and removes dilated capillaries and brown spots on the skin without the bruising associated with other laser treatments.

All patients should undergo a series of such treatments. Treatments are normally spaced three weeks apart in the beginning, then every four months as a maintenance program.

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Photofacial IPL Testimonial

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Who is a Candidate?

Most skin types can undergo this procedure.

What can I Expect?

Reduction of fine lines, redness, brown spots, and the reduction in hair is astounding.

Results will vary.

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Frequently Asked Questions about IPL for Skin

Safety & Side Effects

This treatment has a very strong track record for safety and precision. Redness or flushing usually goes away in a few hours. Brown spots may turn slightly darker for a few days, and then flake off. Side effects are rare and generally temporary. The specific risks and the suitability of these procedures for a given individual can be determined only at the time of consultation. All procedures have some degree of risk. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally.

Recovery Time

You can return to work the same day and resume most of your regular activities. By dividing the full program into several treatments, the procedure provides gradual improvement with very low risk. Return to normal activity immediately after procedure.

Does it Hurt?

The PhotoFacial device has a contact cooling crystal which is applied close to the skin’s surface to eliminate discomfort for most patients. Anesthetics are not needed, though patients with very sensitive skin may apply a numbing cream 30 minutes before the procedure if desired.

Before Treatment Instructions

Avoid excessive sun exposure. Avoid tanning for one month before your treatment.

After Treatment Instructions

Wash the area with a mild soap and gently pat dry, then apply a soothing moisturizer to the skin. Avoid excessive sun exposure and tanning for one week after your treatment. Consider the use of sunscreens. Patients who undergo the treatment to remove brown discoloration should consider the use of fading creams and sunscreen after the procedure.

Who Performs the Treatments?

Our Physicians, Physician Assistants and Registered Nurses.

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IPL Laser Treatment Before and After Photos

PhotoFacial IPL for Broken Capillaries, Redness

PhotoFacial IPL for Brown Spots

What Our Clients Have to Say

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Michelle Luke

20:22 27 Jan 25

Dr.Pylws had great expertise and incredible bedside manner. Very efficient and great to work with. Best medical experience I have ever had!

Charles Steiner

05:24 26 Jan 25

I was shocked to learn that after spending more than 10 minutes filling out in detail my medical history, list of allergies, dermatological concerns, and past surgeries before my appointment, the medical assistant who led me to the examination room did not read the forms I filled out, and when I suggested she do so before she asked me again what was the purpose of my visit, she left the room and returned with the dermatologist who had already been 15 minutes late for my appointment, the dermatologist huffily informing me that his medical assistant said I refused to talk with her an that I had wanted to see him. "What can I do for you? Why are you here?" he had brusquely asked. I said, "As I said to your medical assistant, please read the medical history I filled out at the registration desk." Astonishingly, the dermatologist quite proudly announced that he had not read the forms I submitted, had no knowledge of my medical history and even though I stated on the form my reasons for making the appointment, he wanted me to accept that I had not only wasted my time filling out in detail the medical information that had been asked of me but as well wanted me to repeat everything I had spent more than ten minutes writing down before my appointment. How totally disrespectful and unprofessional! The medical assistant continued to remain in the room while I spoke with the dermatologist, and I asked the doctor what the purpose was for the medical assistant to be in the same consultation/examination room with me. He said she was there as a witness. A witness? Was this a legal matter? Surveillance? He misinterpreted my desire for private consultation with him as my feeling ashamed of taking off my clothes, exposing cysts on my skin I had hoped he might treat. He examined my skin and told me he could do little to help me except provide a referral for surgery at UCSF! Meanwhile the medical assistant literally stood at the back of the room, her back against the wall, just listening. While he told me he could do nothing himself, he volunteered to give me a steroidal injection in my back for an area of my skin that itched badly. How did the dermatologist determine that it was safe for him to inject me with a steroid when he knew nothing of my medical history, my health history, my allergies, what medications made me ill? Hmmmm? He knew nothing about me or my medical background and history, said he could do little to treat the cysts I had, but yet felt completely confident to inject this patient who was a stranger with steroids! This is what you get. I realized later, when a medical clinic operates as a DEI business. What you get is a doctor who isn't the least curious about his patient, doesn't care to be informed about the patient before seeing the patient, and perfectly capable of showing you that he can be as unhelpful and as indifferent to a patient as any drug pusher standing on the dirty, cluttered corner of the sidewalk in the Tenderloin District of San Francisco.