IPL Treatment | San Diego IPL Treatment

What Is IPL Treatment?

A LimeLight Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Treatment is a medical-grade, non-invasive light-based device, designed to combat age spots, freckles, rosacea, all without abrading the skin’s surface. There is no downtime, as it works by heating the pigment and the blood in the top layer of your skin to reduce the discoloration and promote a more even skin tone. It can be performed on light to medium color skin.

Is IPL Treatment For Me?

IPL Treatment is for anyone wanting to use an innovative way to quickly, safely, and comfortably improve their skin’s texture, tone, and color. It can help treat photo-aged skin, remove age spots, redness caused by broken capillaries, and can treat most benign brown pigments.

If you are needing help restoring a more youthful appearance, and to leave your skin looking clearer and more healthy-looking without any downtime, schedule a consultation with Dr. Malone at Malone Facial Plastic Surgery today, and let us work with you to set you up to steal the spotlight and live in the limelight!

Frequently Asked Questions

What Does The Treatment Process Look Like?

An IPL Treatment begins with your initial consultation with Dr. Malone. During this consultation, we will go over the in and outs of the procedure and create a schedule with you. The best results occur after multiple treatments, hence the importance of knowing how far apart your appointments need to be.

Once we have determined an IPL Treatment appropriate for the skin conditions you are wanting to treat, and your scheduled date arrives, we will provide you with protective eyewear, and apply a cold gel to the treatment areas. We may also consider shaving the treatment area if excessive or dark hair is present, in order to prevent any unwanted adverse effects.

During the treatment, we will apply the smooth, glass surface of the IPL handpiece to your skin, which feels cool and comfortable. When the pulse of light is delivered to the skin surface, you may feel a mild, brief pinching sensation – this is typically described as more ‘uncomfortable’ than painful, but we recognize that everyone has a different pain tolerance. We have multiple ways of mitigating any potential pain derived from the procedure and will discuss all options with you during your consultation.

What To Expect After Treatment?

After the treatment session is complete, you can immediately return to your everyday activities, as IPL Treatment is a no-downtime procedure. Immediately following your session, you may notice a slight reddening of the treatment site, though this will subside within a few hours. Signs of sun damage and age spots temporarily darken, but over the course of the next one to three weeks, darkened spots will fade and flake off, and your skin’s complexion will clear.

Most patients tend to see the most significant improvement within 2 to 3 weeks of their IPL Treatment. You will notice that your complexion appears clearer and younger-looking. Particularly so with the XEO LimeLight IPL Treatment, you will notice gradual, natural improvement with excellent long-term results.

How Does Ipl Treatment Work?

An IPL Treatment with the XEO LimeLight works by sending a series of gentle pulses of visible light to the surface of your skin. In a series of treatments, these pulses of light target the surface of your skin to effectively eliminate redness, broken capillaries, large pores, rosacea, and fine lines.

Why Malone Facial Plastic Surgery?

At Malone Facial Plastic Surgery, Dr. Melanie Malone MD, FACS complements her board-certified expert skills with her focus on taking the time to get to know each and every patient’s individual needs. She aims to provide potent and long-lasting rejuvenation, with the ability to always create a natural effect. With her unique expertise in the anatomy of the face and neck, she is able to specialize her practice only to facial aesthetics.

Contact Malone Facial Plastic Surgery today to set up a one-on-one consultation where you will meet Dr. Malone in person, and have the time to discuss any concerns or questions you might have in full detail.

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Dr. Malone’s Philosophy

Dr. Malone’s treatments in La Jolla are highly individualized, customized for you and address your specific concerns and needs. We aim to let your refreshed appearance reflect the youthful energy that you feel on the inside. Most importantly, Dr. Malone’s aesthetic is seamless without ever drawing unwanted attention. She provides the subtle refresher that a good night’s rest no longer produces. Dr. Malone’s aesthetic is a natural, soft and balanced letting you to always put your best face forward.

Dr. Malone is a Fellow of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American College of Surgeons. This remarkable distinction is bestowed on an elite subset of surgeons based on their exceptional training, professional qualifications, surgical competence and ethical conduct.

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