IPL Photofacial
The Limelight by Cutera is a state of the art IPL or photo rejuvenation treatment that can be customized for different skin tones and skin conditions. The result is an exceptionally effective skin revitalization treatment that targets skin redness, telangiectasias, freckles, brown sun spots or age spots with minimal discomfort. Common treatment areas are the face, neck, chest, back, and arms.
The treatment is right for you if you are of a lighter skin type (generally all Caucasians) and want to target hyperpigmentation, redness, superficial vessels, or Rosacea. IPL is the gold standard treatment for Rosacea.
IPL Limelight may be combined with the Laser Genesis or Titan treatment to further enhance facial contouring, skin tightening, and definition.
+ What is an IPL Photofacial?
The IPL Photofacial is a non-invasive
approach to skin revitalization using
Cutera’s LimeLight. The procedure offers
the advantage of improving skin tone and
surface imperfections associated with aging
and photodamage.
+ What areas can be treated?
The IPL Photofacial is ideal for any part
of your face, neck and décolleté with skin
redness, telangiectasia (tiny veins) or brown
spots. Light (low contrast) brown spots,
which were previously difficult to resolve,
respond very well to treatment.
+ What does the treatment do?
Your physician or her assistant can customize your IPL Photofacial to your skin type and selectively treat
the brown and/or red pigmented areas on
your skin. It’s the heating of the pigmented
brown or red cells that causes
the therapeutic effect.
+ What do treatments feel like?
When the pulse of light is delivered, patients
will experience a mild pinching or stinging
sensation. Gel is applied to cool the
skin and make the procedure more comfortable.
Anesthesia or pain medicine is typically not
required.
+ How long will the treatments take?
Treatment time depends on the area of
the body being treated. However, most
treatments should take less than one hour.
+ How many treatments will I need?
Many patients will see results after one treatment though we recommend three to six treatments for optimal results. Additional treatments may be recommended, especially for excessively
sun-damaged skin. Our treatments can be purchased as a package to save on treatment pricing.
+ What happens after the treatment?
Immediately following treatment, brown spots
will start to darken and your skin may appear
slightly red. The treated area may be mildly
swollen. This typically lasts a few hours and
possibly a day or longer. Make-up can be
applied to cover the redness
+ When will I see results?
Within one to three weeks, the darkened
spots will flake off and fade. Diffuse redness
or telangiectasia will decrease and your
mottled complexion will improve.
+ Will the spots and redness reappear over time?
New brown spots, telangiectasia and diffuse
redness may appear with new sun damage;
however they too can be treated. Redness or Rosacea is best treated when combined with the Laser Genesis. Remember
to always apply broad-spectrum sunscreen
when outdoors to minimize sun damage and
the appearance of new spots and diffuse
redness. Rosacea is chronic and cannot
be “cured” with any laser or light source,
however its appearance can be improved.