Turn back the clock with IPL Laser skin rejuvenation treatments that minimize imperfections, restore a more youthful appearance and improve skin texture--all without any downtime.
At Skin Care by Carmen, our higly trained professionals utilize the Palomar RejuveLux Process that gently delivers precise amounts of light energy through the skin’s surface to stimulate the production of collagen. As the new collagen forms, it softens the appearance of aging skin and corrects skin imperfections.
How Does It Work?
Palomar Pulsed Light Systems use specialized hand pieces which filter light from different parts of the spectrum. Each band of the spectrum has a wavelength that is idea for different treatments, such as sunspot removal and vessel clearance. The Palomar RejuveLux handpieces emit pulses of light into the skin. The cool tip of the hand piece on the IPL device delivers a warm flash of bright light energy to the skin. The flash lasts for only a split second, and one flash is delivered every two to four seconds. This bright light is scientifically tailored to cause the destruction of unwanted hair, unsightly and unneeded spider veins, scarring, hyperpigmentation and other skin defects. The light is absorbed by the pigment in sunspots and the blood in visible vessles and converted to heat. The heat dissolves the cells that create the pigment and shrinks the vessels.
How is Palomar Pulsed Light Different from a Laser?
Pulsed light systems and lasers are very similar, but Palomar Pulsed Light Systems use a much larger treatment window than most lasers. This spreads light over a wider area of skin and allows faster coverage of the skin and quicker treatments as a result.
What Body Areas Can Be Treated?
Any area, except directly around the eyes. The face, neck, chest, arms, back and legs can all be treated.
What Should I Expect After Treatment?
Immediately after treatment, you can expect a mild sunburn-like sensation, possibly accompanied by some minor swelling. This usually lasts 2 to 24 hours and can be soothed with cold gel or ice packs. Most people see their treated skin become red, and stay red for 15-90 minutes (though some people stay red for slightly longer). This can be covered with makeup. Brown spots usually begin turning darker within three days. Two weeks later, the marks should either disappear by being absorbed or disappear because the brown cells flake off of the body. Rosacea or red veins will diminish beginning one hour or one day following treatment, and may take up to four weeks to obtain noticeable results. Cherry birthmarks should become darker right away, but may not appear to be much affected until 3-6 weeks post-treatment, at which point they should disappear, leaving healthy skin behind. Fine lines and wrinkles, or rough skin, should show improved smoothness 1-3 months after treatment. This improvement is easier to see with a series of three or more treatments at regular intervals.