IPL Magic
September 14, 2009 by cathiebeck
Filed under 'A New Face' blog
Intermitten Pulse Light is a magical thing.
It’s one of the most non-invasive — yet truly dramatic — avenues for “breaking up” those little veiny spidery things we get on our skin — like on our face and/or chest — and it lasts a long, long time.
Beryl Reker, my new guardian angel, is also the Paramedical Aesthetician at Dr. Joel Meyers’ Spa in Longmont.
She performed 3 IPL treatments on my face, neck and chest — and now my face, neck and chest truly looks years younger — the skin is lovely and clear and looks like it’s never suffered a gazillion summers of sunshine.
Here’s a bit more about IPL directly from Beryl’s office:
“Intense Pulsed LightTM (IPL) skin treatments using the photorejuvenation process represent a breakthrough in age-defying skin care. This technique treats skin damage non-invasively — there is no disruption of the skin’s epidermal surface. IPL treatments address the effects of photoaging, brown spots, vessels, and sun damage with low risk of complications and no recovery time.
“IPL is the gold standard for photorejuvenation. This FDA-cleared, patented technology provides dramatic results for a variety of benign conditions, including age spots, sun-induced freckles, symptoms of rosacea, birthmarks, unsightly veins, acne scarring and other blemishes — even unwanted hair.
“Why choose IPL over other treatment options? Laser resurfacing and deep chemical peels often send patients into hiding, as they wait for redness and swelling to subside. Microdermabrasion addresses skin irregularities, but is not effective against all complexion problems including redness, flushing and broken capillaries. Face lifts and other surgical procedures are far too invasive for younger patients and “baby boomers” who simply want to revitalize their appearance without recovery downtime.”
It’s yummy. It’s relatively affordable and it’s effective. So sayeth my friends and family when they view my “new skin.”
