IPL Treatment Therapy in Birmingham, AL

IPL is a very common method for improving skin complexion. Also known as “intelligent pulsed light” this procedure is a light-based therapy that can remove unwanted pigmentation and body hair. At Petro Cosmetic Surgery and Tivoli Medical Spa and Laser Center, we use it primarily for treating hyperpigmentation, sun damage, freckles, broken capillaries, rosacea and acne.

When to Consider IPL

Many areas of the body can be treated, and the cost of IPL varies depending on the treated zone. Areas treated with IPL include:

• T-zone
• Full Face
• Neck
• Hands
• Cheeks
• Forearms, hands
• Chest

Contact us for pricing on IPL treatment for the body areas listed above.

Your IPL Treatment: What to Expect

During an IPL treatment, your physician uses a handheld applicator to apply pulses of light across the skin, passing the device over the targeted area in an even pattern. As the light penetrates the skin, it damages the pigment and stimulates your body’s healing process, which eventually clears away the unwanted color.

What Happens After IPL Treatment?

After IPL, your skin may be slightly red or pink. You might also experience a temporary darkening in hyperpigmentation. The doctor will give you specific post-operative instructions, including steps on using sun protection and avoiding prolonged sun exposure.

Possible side effects of IPL include burns, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, skin striation and changes in pigmentation.  Ask your physician for more information if you are concerned about side effects or complications caused by IPL.

IPL Birmingham

What questions do you have about IPL Intense Pulsed Light? Contact our office today to discuss the options in laser and light based therapies for improvement of skin conditions like melasma, sun damage, age spots, freckles and more.