Over time, as our skin is daily exposed to the damaging effects of the sun and toxins in our environment, signs of aging develop. The face may start to show wrinkles, fine lines, spots of discoloration, and abnormal redness. Unlike the skin of our youth, as we get older, the face and other exposed areas begin to show variation in color and texture. Various procedures are available to help restore the look and feel of youthful skin. IPL Photofacial is a very safe and popular procedure that does just that.

IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) Photofacial is a minimally invasive procedure that uses high-intensity broadband light, similar to a laser, to preferentially treat abnormal colored elements in the skin. Rosacea and tiny spider veins that develop especially on the nose and cheekbones are an excellent target of Photofacials. Sunspots that build up in sun-exposed areas, especially the face, the shoulders and upper chest also respond very well to IPL treatment.

Intense pulsed light devices have become very popular in the last 10 years for photo-rejuvenation of skin, as well as hair removal.  They are similar to lasers in the intensity of the light but different in that the light is of a broad spectrum rather than a single wavelength.  At TMD Medispa, we use the Palomar Starlux for IPL Photofacials.

The Starlux is a top of the line IPL system.  Palomar’s proprietary AccuSpectrum^SM  dual-filtering technology maximizes both safety and efficacy.