IPL skin rejuvenation can assist with the appearance of veins, capillaries, redness, age spots, and blotchiness and freckles. IPL is particularly effective at treating rosacea, which may be reduced up to 90 percent following a series of treatments.

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Rosacea is a skin condition caused by the enlargement of certain facial blood vessels, which results in a flushed appearance of the cheeks and nose. IPL treats rosacea by focusing on the visible blood vessels of the skin. The heat from the light targets the widened blood vessels and causes them to shrink until their visibility is significantly reduced. The effectiveness of the procedures can depend on many varying factors, such as the skin type and severity of the condition. Skin type may affect the level of IPL you can undergo in one treatment.

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You may need a series of treatments to see optimal results. Starting with 2-5 treatments at once a month, and then between one to three yearly maintenance visits.

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The main side effects of IPL treatments are temporary and can sometimes be expected to appear as part of the natural healing process. The side effects include:

• Mild swelling
• Mild redness
• Itching

The severity and duration of these side effects will vary depending on the patient, the treatment area and how many treatment sessions have been received. Side effects from IPL treatments are known to wear off somewhere between an hour and a week after the procedure. To avoid any serious side effects, ensure the procedure is performed by an experienced professional.

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When this procedure is performed, special care is taken to avoid causing damage to the surrounding skin tissue. This procedure may cause slight discomfort, however patients are usually able to undergo the entire procedure without an anesthetic. The amount of procedures needed to get the desired results will vary depending on the patient and the severity of the condition.

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Following an IPL treatment in Tysons Corner, your skin may appear flushed, and dark pigmentation and freckles may appear darker and more visible. And this is the deep damage to the deeper layers of the skin coming to the surface. Over the course of a few days, this pigmentation will rise to the surface layers of the skin and then begin to break apart, fading over time.

For a safe and effective treatment, Dr. Manrique uses Skintel Melanin Reader technology, the only FDA-cleared melanin reader. Skintel determines the average melanin density of the skin in a quantitative manner prior to energy-based aesthetic treatments, such as hair removal or skin revitalization. Understanding how much melanin is in the skin helps Dr. Manrique better choose treatment settings for superior results, while minimizing the risk of over-treatment.

Until now, aesthetic treatment providers have primarily relied on old, fairly subjective tools to determine a patient’s skin type, including the traditional Fitzpatrick Skin Type evaluation, observations of the patient’s skin, and the patient’s account of recent sun exposure. With Skintel, there is no more guessing.

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