Intense pulsed light therapy (also known as IPL therapy) at Long Island’s VITRA Aesthetics Clinic is a powerful light treatment ideal for anyone who wants to enjoy beautifully clearer and smoother skin. While light from the sun can cause damage in the form of discoloration, spots, and fine lines, the precisely administered wavelengths of light used in an IPL session have a healing and repairing effect, making it an ideal choice for anyone who wants to enjoy a more even complexion—and the renewed confidence that comes with it!
The team at VITRA Aesthetics Clinic has extensive experience with this advanced cosmetic procedure, as well as recognizing which patients would most benefit from IPL therapy. Intense pulsed light therapy is a highly versatile and effective option for treating a range of issues, so it can be used on its own or paired with other skin treatments to maximize its rejuvenating effects.
To schedule your consultation for IPL at Long Island′s VITRA Aesthetics Clinic, call 631-662-7880 or send us a message online.
Unprotected and cumulative sun exposure can prompt the skin to react defensively by creating concentrated areas of melanin, causing pigment spots that are visibly darker than the surrounding area. These darker spots and pigmentation irregularities go by a number of names, from freckles to sun spots to dark spots. Ultraviolet radiation and time can also cause the top layer of the skin to thin, making small blood vessels more visible and reducing the collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid molecules that keep skin firm and smooth.
IPL therapy addresses all of these changes by introducing powerful light energy or light pulses into areas where signs of sun damage have developed. Each intense pulse of light from the sophisticated device travels through the surface and is absorbed by darker-pigmented cells in the dermis. This causes the darker cells to grow hot—the same way a black car will heat up more than a white one on a sunny day.
The effects of an IPL session depend on the cosmetic condition being treated. The pigmented cells in age spots die off, and the lesions will gradually flake away. The dark-red blood cells that cause spider veins to be visible and the general redness that contributes to a look of constant flushing or blushing heat up and cause thin blood vessels to seal off and be absorbed into the body. IPL therapy can also trigger the production of valuable fresh collagen and elastin in the skin, which work together to reduce fine lines by adding natural volume and improving youthful elasticity.
Our talented and experienced providers use IPL therapy to target specific cosmetic skin conditions with precision. IPL is typically used to address:
- Age spots, brown spots, liver spots, and freckles
- Spider veins
- Rosacea and general redness
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Acne scars
- Hyperpigmentation
Certain birthmarks or vascular lesions can also be treated with IPL. Talk to the VITRA team to discover the many uses for intense pulsed light and how IPL can benefit you!
While laser treatments use a single frequency of light to generate heat in the skin, IPL uses pulses of multiple wavelengths for a more powerful and customizable treatment. The treatments are sometimes called IPL Photofacials because of how they use light to rejuvenate the entire face, resulting in an overall refreshed appearance and more even skin tone.
IPL treatments are ideal for anyone who wants to get a clearer complexion, whether by targeting specific spots or improving the general look and feel of their facial skin. Before starting any treatments, however, you will first meet with a member of the VITRA Aesthetics Clinic team to share your cosmetic concerns and get answers to any questions you may have about your options. This consultation is also when you will share your medical history and have a skin exam so the ideal treatment area for you can be determined.
The goal is for the VITRA team to better understand your goals and tailor a plan that helps you to achieve them to maximize your experience and confidence without the need for plastic surgery.
Beautiful results are about more than simply performing an IPL treatment. The team at VITRA Aesthetics Clinic is thoroughly trained in using intense pulsed light on a wide variety of patients and has the experience to know how different skin conditions and skin types react to different treatments and techniques. At VITRA, patient safety and comfort are priorities, since your experience and long-term health are both vital parts of enjoying the benefits of your treatment.
VITRA is also committed to investing in highly advanced technology, so each IPL treatment reflects the exacting standards and expectations of professionals who care about their patients and demand quality and consistency from the devices they use. Every IPL treatment is based on a foundation of science, research, and years of practical applications, blended with a true desire to educate and connect with each person seeking a skincare solution. You will not just have your spots treated, but will get personalized care and education on how to maintain your youthful skin and reduce the effects of photoaging and sunburn in the future.
The IPL device used at VITRA Aesthetics Clinic is designed to automatically cool the surface of the skin and maximize patient comfort—even as the targeted pigmented cells heat up.
Temperatures are carefully monitored and regulated, which means treatments are safe, well tolerated, and provide beautifully consistent results.
While every session is unique, each takes only minutes to complete. Patients are free to resume their scheduled activities soon after treatment and are encouraged to wear sunscreen and avoid tanning beds to protect against new damage from ultraviolet radiation.
Side effects may include mild redness or swelling, but these typically resolve within a few hours to a day. There is minimal downtime, meaning patients can quickly return to their daily routines.
Beautiful results will begin to be visible in the following days and weeks as lesions flake off, veins collapse, and new collagen production causes the skin to feel and appear noticeably smoother. Some patients find that they get their ideal results after multiple IPL sessions, spaced about a month apart.
Once recovery time is over and the skin has been treated and cleared, patients can return for annual visits to maintain their youthful complexion—or any time they desire if new signs of sun damage appear.
Patients who want to focus more on collagen-building treatments have plenty of options, including Evoke facial reshaping (which uses radiofrequency energy to trigger collagen production), microneedling (which uses tiny needles that can be combined with RF energy), Sculptra® (an injectable collagen stimulator), and chemical peels. Exfoliating peels also work to remove dead layers of skin, which addresses both fine lines and lesions.
VITRA Aesthetic Clinic offers so many different strategies in order to be able to tailor the ideal treatment for each patient´s skin issues. Start with a consultation and discover the possibilities of harnessing the power of light to restore a beautifully youthful look!
