What is an Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) PhotoFacial?
Photofacial, also known as fotofacial, uses intense pulsed light to restore your more youthful-looking skin, especially after sun damage. IPL photofacial are intended to decrease facial redness, reduce pore size, lessen the appearance of pigmented spots, and improve skin texture and fine lines.
UV photography provides physicians with an effective way to show patients the full extent of the sun’s impact on their skin. The selective absorption of UV light by epidermal melanin makes it easy to capture an image of the mottled hyperpigmentation that is characteristic of photodamage. The results can often be quite shocking for patients, heightening their awareness of the need for sun protection and raising a desire for treatment, IPL photofacial. A post-treatment UV photo compared to pre-treatment shows the patient what’s been accomplished.
UV Photography
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