IPL Treatment

Prosper - Little Elm - Frisco

Intensed Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy, aka photofacial, is a way to improve the color and texture of your skin without surgery. It can undo some of the visible damage caused by sun exposure -- called photoaging. You may notice it mostly on your face, neck, hands, or chest.

IPL may help if you have red, brown, or splotchy skin because of a health condition.

How IPL Treatment Works

IPL uses light energy to target a certain color in your skin. When the skin is heated, your body gets rid of the unwanted cells, and that gets rid of the thing you’re being treated for. After IPL, you may look younger because your skin tone is more even. And since the light doesn’t hurt other tissue, you can get better quickly.

Who Should Get IPL Treatment?

It works best if you have pale or light brown skin. Talk to your Medspa consultant if you want to lessen or get rid of:

· Acne

· Birthmarks

· Stretch marks

· Age spots

· Broken blood vessels

· Brown spots

· Discolored skin

· Fine wrinkles

· Freckles

· Redness from rosacea

· Scars

· Spider veins

IPL isn’t a good idea if you:

Are sensitive to light
Have recently tanned your skin using sunlight, tanning beds, or tanning creams
Might have skin cancer
Use a retinoid cream
Are very dark-skinned
Have a skin resurfacing disorder
Have severe scarring
Have keloid scar tissue

On the day of your appointment, avoid using perfume, makeup, and scented products that can irritate your skin.

Hair removal: You’ll get the most benefit if you have light skin and dark hair. It may not work at all if you have dark skin or blond hair.

Acne: IPL may help if you have acne or the scarring it causes. You may need about six sessions to notice a difference. Research is continuing.

What to Expect During IPL Treatment

Before the procedure, don’t:

Tan in the sun, in a tanning bed, or with tanning creams for 4 weeks before you go
Wax, or get a chemical peel or collagen shots for 2 weeks before
Wear perfume, makeup, deodorant, or any skin irritants
Take aspirin or another drug that can make you bleed more
Take any medication that will make you sun-sensitive; for example, the antibiotic doxycycline.

Once you’re there, a technician or dermatologist will rub gel on your clean skin. You’ll wear dark glasses to protect your eyes. The handheld IPL device will go right on your body. The session will probably last 20 or 30 minutes. Large areas could take an hour or more.

While most people are fine with the light pulses, the treatment could sting a little. It might feel like someone is snapping a rubber band on you. Your dermatologist can give you numbing cream to put on 30-60 minutes before treatment starts.

What Recovery From IPL Treatment Looks Like

It may feel like you have a sunburn for 4-6 hours after you’re finished. Ice packs or a cool washcloth can help you feel better.
Your skin may be red or bruised for a day or two. Some of your brown spots may get darker, but they should peel off within a few weeks.
While you heal:
Don’t put on makeup if your skin hurts.
Use moisturizing lotion.
Protect yourself with sunscreen. Make sure it has an SPF of at least 30 and a physical blocker like zinc. Reapply it every 2 hours, even if it’s not sunny outside.
Wash your face with cleanser for sensitive skin.
Your dermatologist can tell you when it’s safe to return to your normal skin care routine. It might take a week.
Most people get between three and seven sessions. It depends on the condition you’re treating. You’ll wait 2-4 weeks between each visit. It may take several weeks for you to notice any changes in your skin.
once or twice a year to maintain your look.

Alternatives to IPL Treatment

These options also may treat your skin spots, fine lines, and redness.
Microdermabrasion. This uses small crystals to gently buff off the top layer of your skin, called the epidermis.
Chemical peels. This is similar to a microdermabrasion, except it uses chemical solutions applied to your face.
Laser resurfacing. This removes the damaged outer layer of the skin to promote growth of collagen and new skin cells. Lasers use only one wavelength of light in a concentrated beam. IPL, on the other hand, uses pulses, or flashes, of several types of light to treat multiple skin issues.

Book Now >

BEFORE & AFTER

OUR HAPPY CUSTOMERS

At Pari's Medspa Our Mantra is Safety & Satisfaction

Wonderful staff and the IPL is looking great! Can't wait to come again for the next treatment.

LJane Forman

WATCH HOW IT WORKS

FINANCING OPTIONS

Apply With Cherry

Apply With CareCredit

SEE IF THIS TREATMENT IS RIGHT FOR YOU

Book a Free Consultation Session

How Does it Work?

Botox is painlessly injected in areas of concern. We analyze the face as a whole and preserve motion while decreasing the signs of aging. We customize our treatments with specific lasers and fillers which compliment your face to obtain the best result.
Where on my body can Botox be used?

Botox– Our signature technique for Botox, Xeomin, Dysport can be used on the forehead to treat or prevent fine lines. It can also be used between the eyebrows to treat or prevent frown lines as well as around the eyes to treat or prevent crows feet. It is often used around the mouth to fix a gummy smile and it is also used on the neck to treat or prevent lines. More advanced injectors are able to treat jawlines to help slim the face, the temporomandibular joint to treat symptoms of jaw tightness or TMJ, and on the underarm area to treat excessive sweating.
How long will one treatment take?

Botox/xeomin treatment typically can take 15-30 minutes depending on the treatment area.
How many treatments do I need to see my desired results?

Results can be seen after one treatment but you may require a touch up two weeks after your first Botox appointment to get your desired results. To maintain these results, we recommend patients to book their treatments every 3 months. Touch up appointments do require an additional purchase and are not included as part of the initial treatment.
How long will my Botox results last?

Typically, results can last anywhere from 3 to 6 months, depending on the area treated and lifestyle. At Pari’s Medspa, we strive to provide natural results, so we recommend that patients come in regularly and book a treatment every 3 months to maintain the best, natural results.
Will the procedure be painful?

Our RN Tina’s signature technique for Botox, Xeomin, Dysport, is injected with very small needles and is usually tolerated very well. Most patients feel no pain and some say they feel a mild sting or pressure comparative to the sensation of getting a vaccination.
Can I get a Botox- Xeomin – Dysport if I am pregnant?

The effects of these injections during pregnancy or nursing have not been studied and so we advise patients in these conditions to avoid this treatment.