Are You Bothered by Facial Skin Aging ?
Are you bothered by the appearance of facial age spots, broken blood vessels or sun damaged skin changes like uneven texture, thinning, wrinkling or areas of dryness? The appearance of your facial skin is one of the earliest signs of aging. Facial skin is very easily damaged by sun exposure and can cause premature facial aging. Fortunately, there is a quick, convenient and comfortable treatment option that might be right for you.

What is IPL Photofacial?
IPL Photofacial Treatment, or Intense Pulsed Light therapy, is a cosmetic facial rejuvenation procedure to improve the skin’s texture. The goal of IPL is to give your skin a clearer and more even, youthful look. IPL is particularly beneficial for treating the signs of aging such as wrinkles, fine lines and sagging skin, as well as treating age spots, freckles, birthmarks, dark spots & blotches, sun damage, and areas of hyperpigmentation.

How Does IPL Photofacial Work?
IPL is performed in the comfort & convenience of our office using a hand held light-emitting device that is precisely calibrated to target specific skin concerns or, if needed, to deliver comprehensive full-face rejuvenation. Pulses of light emitted by this device are absorbed by the skin pigment melanin and red blood cells in the skin. This generates a mild heating effect in the skin that signals a “healing response” as if there were thermal or UV damage to the skin; like a sunburn minus the harmful UV. There is actually no “burn” or thermal damage but rather activation of the skin’s natural healing processes without actually harming delicate dermal tissue. As your skin begins to repair itself, it will shed its dull, damaged outer layer and form supple, vibrant new skin. During this process, skin-firming proteins, like collagen and elastin, are produced in abundance, mitigating some of the effects of age-related collagen loss. The light emitted during IPL therapy also breaks down the dark pigment inside age spots and freckles, creating a more even skin coloration. Performing these treatments in the comfort, privacy and convenience of our office means you can be back to work, leisure and recreational activities almost immediately. Dr. Giese personally delivers this treatment gently and precisely so as to avoid complications such as scarring or infection.

How Do I Know if IPL Photofacial Is Right for Me?
By scheduling a Consultation with Dr. Giese, he can take the time to learn about your areas of concern and carefully evaluate how your skin will respond to IPL Photofacial. At this visit he can make a recommendation as to whether IPL Photofacial might be right for you and what your individual treatment plan might be.