IPL PhotofacialIn Boca Raton, FL
Remove brown spots and sun damage from your face, chest, arms, hands, and back.
Best IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) in Boca Raton, FL
Everybody wants to have smoother skin. However, not everyone is set to manage the dangers or recovery time that can come with some skin correction procedures like laser skin removal or microdermabrasion.
As photofacials provide a more secure option to more established alternatives (with the added bonus of practically zero downtime) it should come as no surprise that such a large number of people are flocking to NuWays MD in Boca Raton for these new options.
Photofacials are sometimes known as photo-rejuvenation. These processes utilize light to impact skin on an atomic level. This means there is no need for any injections, infusions, or skin entry points. This might sound like a dream-come-true procedure. That’s because it is.
The professionals at NuWays MD took the time to explore the facets of different photofacial options to glean some conclusive answers on the realities of these procedures. We looked at how the procedures function to enhance the pigmentation and surface of the skin.
Benefits of Photofacials Include:
- Tightening of pores
- Reduction in acne severity
- Reduction in the appearance of freckles and sun spots
- Lesser hyperpigmentation issues
- Treatment of skin redness and flushing
- Reduction in the appearance of scarring, fine lines, and wrinkles
- Reversal of sun damage
- Treatment of vascular lesions (like blood vessels, broken capillaries, and rosacea)
- Improvements in facial contouring
- Tightening of skin
- Boosting of collagen and elastin production
Different Types of IPL Photofacials?
There is quite an assortment of photofacial treatments available for potential patients. However, intense pulsed light (IPL) and light-emitting diode (LED) are the two most commonly used. The names allude to the type of light used in the treatment. Boca Raton’s NuWays MD utilizes IPL photofacial technique in our procedures.
IPL photofacials, otherwise called Pulsed Light Therapy, comprises a handheld gadget that discharges beats of wide range light through direct contact with the skin. It follows up on the deeper layers of skin, making it perfect for treating broken capillaries, sun damage, and different impurities on the skin’s surface.
While pretty standard, a medical expert should always perform the procedure. This is why the providers at NuWays MD Anti-Aging & Laser Center have extensive experience in aesthetics and resurfacing. We provide the best possible outcome for our patients while limiting any potential dangers.
Differences Between IPL and Lasers
Intense pulsed light photofacials are not lasers per se. They are intense light sources instead. What truly makes IPL a different procedure than lasers is that they direct broad-spectrum high-intensity pulses of lights instead of more invasive, calibrated lasers on narrower and more specific wavelengths.
This being the case, IPL operates on wider ranges of wavelengths, meaning NuWays MD’s IPL processes can treat multiple conditions.
These devices use special filers to remove any unwanted wavelengths, keeping only those needed for specific skin concerns that need to be addressed. The only downside of IPL compared to laser procedures is that, while individual treatments are less expensive, gentler, and safer, they are also far less intensive. This means that the results are not quite as immediately dramatic, and there is the potential that patients will need to come back in for a follow-up visit to produce the results desired.
IPL Near Me
As a leading provider of IPL treatments in the Boca Raton area, our aesthetics team is committed to helping you achieve the youthful, healthy glow you desire. Fill out the contact form to schedule your free consultation or call the office directly at (561) 757-3775.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Treatments To See Optimal Results?
We suggest patients do anywhere between 3-4 treatments as recommended to obtain optimal results. This is dependent as well on the skin conditions being treated and the severity of the issues.
What Needs To Be Done To Prepare For An IPL Treatment?
To minimize any potential side effects of an IPL photofacial treatment through NuWays MD, it is suggested that patients perform the following:
- Avoid intense sun exposure without sunscreen with UVA/UVB filters and a minimum SPF of 30 for at least one month prior to treatment.
- Ensure that the treatment area is free from suntan, burn, cold sores or herpes outbreaks, eczema, inflammatory acne, or hyper or hypopigmentation.
- Avoidance of over the counter blood thinners for at least one week prior to treatment. This includes Aleve, ibuprofen, and aspirin.
- Stopping the use of any type of Vitamin A supplementation for a minimum of two months prior to treatment. This includes alpha-hydroxy acids, glycolic acid, tretinoin or Retin-A, and retinoic acid.
- Stopping the use of Accutane treatments for a minimum of six months prior.
- Bring in contact lens solution and cases, as patients are required to remove contact lenses before treatment can begin.
- Bring in sunscreen that is a minimum of SPF 30 to apply post-treatment.
What Are The Possible Side Effects of IPL
- Skin redness, tenderness and swelling 48 hours to one-week post-treatment
- Scabbing (common with brown spots, which are supposed to rise to the surface, crust over and eventually flake off)
- Blisters and burns (rare)
- Unwanted changes in pigmentation (white or dark patches), more likely to occur in dark-skinned or tanned individuals
Note: The ideal candidate for IPL photorejuvenation is between 1-3 on the Fitzpatrick scale, untanned, still has some elasticity in the skin, is not pregnant, and has not taken Accutane in at least 6 months.
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Long overdue update: It's almost been two years and our coolsculpting results have been amazing and the fat has stayed off with our regular habits. The staff is top notch, and we've since come back for laser hair removal and botox. Would highly recommend!
I had a wonderful experience at Nuways. My wife and I both recieved coolsculpting during one of their specials last month, and we were very comfortable throughout the entire session. They gave us blankets, put on Netflix and we even received some over the ear headphones to block out the sounds of the coolsculpting machines to relax. The staff was pleasing and genuinely cared about our satisfaction and results. I'm excited about seeing our results and will follow up in another review! Jonathan Ramos
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Highly knowledgable, patient, gentle, and informative, without being pushy... all of the things you would want in someone providing sensitive services like hair restoration
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I am absolutely obsessed with the results from filler and Botox. Having this been my very first time, Lana has changed my appearance dramatically! I love her she’s amazing !!
I also did a Hydrafacial with Tamar and she is so sweet and informative! I highly recommend Nu Ways especially to all my clients! Alicia Capazzoli
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I have been a client for the past 6 months. I have been to the old location as well as the new location. Both super clean and nice environment. I have Botox and fillers with both Melissa and Lana. Honestly the best I have had. Both ladies are professional and knowledgeable. No selling. Very patient with other questions I inquired about for other services. I highly recommend this place. Easy to find, always accommodate for appointment
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Awesome and clean medspa with a lovely staff that makes you feel comfortable. I had laser hair removal years ago in NY and their laser process is much quicker and more comfortable - no rubberband snap feeling.
Looking forward to the rest of my sessions and my botox appt next week. Alexandra P.