14 Nov IPL to Treat Rosacea and Much More
There is no cure for rosacea, but there are ways to treat flare-ups—including intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy. IPL in Medford is one of the most popular laser treatments, and at Oasis Eye Face and Skin we have board-certified oculofacial plastic surgeon Dr. Schiedler and her team committed to providing patients with safe and stunning results. However, with so many lasers on the market, how can you choose the right one for you? Rosacea and other skin conditions, from blemishes to hyperpigmentation, are tricky to treat but IPL promises amazing results.
Improve Your Skin with Lasers
Rosacea can make a person look like they’re constantly blushing or embarrassed. It’s an uncontrollable flush that can destroy self-esteem and confidence. Many rosacea sufferers say that over the counter treatments don’t work, and some have even given up on finding a solution. Nobody is certain what exactly causes rosacea, but there is a genetic link and everyone has unique rosacea triggers.
IPL uses a broad bandwidth of light to target hyperpigmentation and redness. The results are overall skin tone improvement. When the bright blasts of light penetrate the skin, they constrict the blood vessels that cause the flushing appearance. IPL treatment is fast and pain-free. A cold gel is applied on the skin to help the head of the laser glide easier, and the gel also doubles as a skin comforter.
Patients wear safety goggles during the treatment, which is most often described as quick snaps of rubber bands. IPL treatments can feel a lot like laser hair removal. Two passes over the face are usually recommended for rosacea patients, which takes less than five minutes. Some additional redness is common immediately after IPL, but subsides within the hour.
Take Action Against Rosacea
After a Medford IPL treatment, skin has more clarity and the right kind of glow. The results continue to flourish in the days after the treatment, with rosacea patients reporting a significant reduction in redness. About four sessions are usually recommended, each four weeks apart, to achieve maximum results. IPL is a great tool to treat rosacea, but can also treat a wider variety of skin conditions or simply be used as a treatment to clarify, rejuvenate, and revitalize. Discover more about IPL and the other lasers at Oasis Eye Face and Skin by scheduling your consultation with Dr. Schiedler today.