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Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)
A light treatment that targets age spots, wrinkles and other skin conditions.
Younger Looking Skin with IPL Los Angeles
One of the most successful new procedures in treating fine lines and wrinkles; age and sun spots; acne and other skin conditions is the Intense Pulsed Light or IPL. IPL Los Angeles is not a laser. It is light energy that is pulsed onto the skin to treat a variety of conditions.
Different filters are used to produce light of different wavelengths that can target specific skin conditions. Dr. Kest uses the Sciton BBL-Broadband Light system to perform IPL Los Angeles treatments.
The light energy delivered by the BBL gently heats up the upper layers of your skin. The heat absorbed stimulates your skin cells to generate new collagen. This process helps restore your skin to its natural beauty, blending its natural colors and making it smoother, vibrant and younger looking. The photo-thermal energy eliminates many of the fine vessels that cause redness and the unwanted melanin responsible for pigmented lesions. Here are some of the conditions that IPL Los Angeles treats:
- Age & Sun Spots
- Enlarged Pores
- Fine Lines & Wrinkles
- Freckles
- Hyperpigmentation & Melasma
- Rosacea
- Red spots (Hemangiomas)
- Small Facial Veins & Capillaries
IPL is a type of skin treatment known as photorejuvenation. The Kest Clinic’s IPL Los Angeles procedure is a quick, safe and non-invasive means of treating skin damage and minimizing the signs of skin aging. IPL produces long lasting, visible results with little to no downtime. You can schedule your IPL session over your lunch hour and resume your regular routine immediately after the treatment ends.
Dr. Kest uses state of the art technology to ensure your visit at The Kest Clinic is as comfortable and pain free as possible. It is our goal that all patients receive every resource available to ensure a relaxing, pleasant, and rejuvenating experience.
Let Dr. Kest bring out your skin’s natural beauty. Schedule a consultation with him today to find out if you are a good candidate for an IPL Los Angeles treatment.
For more information on our cutting edge skin treatments, call us at 310.276.1252!
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas can be treated?
Any area of your body can be treated. The most common areas are those most exposed to the sun such as the face, hands, arms and chest.
How many treatments will I need?
Most patients require 5 treatments performed every 3 weeks. All patients are different however and your condition may require more or less treatments.
Is there down-time with the IPL procedure?
IPL is a no down-time procedure. You will be able to return to work, exercise, apply makeup and resume all of your activities right away.
What should I expect after the treatment?
You may experience some redness that should resolve within a few hours. For some pigmented lesions you will see a darkening of the treated areas followed by fading and flaking off at a later stage. Your treated skin will feel smoother, fine wrinkles and pores will be less noticeable and sun spots or uneven pigmentation will fade.
Does the IPL treatment hurt?
Most patients describe the treatment as feeling like a rubberband is lightly snapping against their skin. Numbing cream is not needed.
How long will the treatment take?
IPL of the face typically takes only about 15 minutes.
Can I combine IPL treatments with other procedures and products?
Yes. IPL treatments can be combined with most other cosmetic procedures and products such as Botox®Cosmetic, Juvederm®XC, Restylane®, Thermage®, and the Rapid FxA. Results are generally better when combined with Tri-Luma® a prescription topical product used to help lighten the skin.