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INDICATIONS

Intense Pulse Light with Radio Frequency is an effective skin rejuvination treatment. It targets uneven skin tones, pigment issues, redness, age spots, freckles, textural irregularities (rough skin), telangiatias and spider veins.

INTENDED RESULTS

Expectations are lightening of the skin tone, reducing the aged look from sun damage and other pigmentating issues. Fading of freckles, age spots, vascular lesions, telangiectasias, spider veins and redness associated with rosaceous skin. Some improvements in skin texture such as fine lines or rough skin.

IPL w/RF is approached in a 5 treatment series. Maintenance treatments are advised and available for patients completing their series.

PROCEDURE DESCRIPTION

Using the ELOS technology, the machine's applicator emits a filtered spectrum of light. Pigmented lesions absorb the light and become heated. Lightening of the pigment typically occurs in 3 to 4 weeks post treatment. Following a series, improvements in skin texture and fine lines are seen in most patients.

The procedure is performed in the office by a certified technician. Most patients can tolerate the treatment well using no topical anesthetic. Patients may obtain a topical if desired. Treatments take 30-40 minutes and are spaced 1 month apart.

RECUPERATION AND HEALING

There is no downtime, the patient can return to normal activities without restrictions. Makeup can be applied immediately after the procedure.

NOTE

The specific risks and the suitability of this procedure for a given individual can be determined only at the time of consultation. All surgical procedures have some degree of risk. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are unusual.