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LaserCosMedix
Pigment Removal |
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LaserCosMedix |
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Laurene DiPasquale, M.D. 440 Old Hook Road Emerson, NJ 07630 201-664-8663 |
Both IPL and the 755 Alexandrite machines are used to repair or reduce the effects of sun-damaged skin, brown spots and uneven skin tones. IPL stands for Intense Pulse Light. It has also been used to increase collagen and improve acne scars. The 755 Alexandrite laser covers a smaller area at a time and the spectrum of light is more direct.
IPL generates gentle pulses of two types of energies. The diode laser energy smooths the surface of the skin, while the combination of laser and radio-frequency penetrates to the deeper dermis. This unique energy matrix operating at a multiple levels in the skin allows for wonderful results.
The number of treatments needed will depend on each individuals skin type, the area being treated and the level of skin damage or pigment. Most patients will see significant improvement following three to five treatments. However, bear in mind that each individual is unique and it may take more treatments to get the desired results.
Discomfort is minimal. Patients discribe it as the feel of a rubber band snapping on the skin. It may feel like a slight sunburn sensation for a few days following the treatment.
Usually within approximately 20 minutes you will see a slightly darker color of the area treated. It can take up to three weeks for the discoloration to slough off. Patients should stay out of the sun for at least a 4 week period following treatment to avoid irritation to the treated area. For subsequent sun exposure a sunscreen of at least 30 SPF should always be used in order to prevent the occurrence of more sun damage
IPL generates gentle pulses of two types of energies. The diode laser energy smooths the surface of the skin, while the combination of laser and radio-frequency penetrates to the deeper dermis. This unique energy matrix operating at a multiple levels in the skin allows for wonderful results.
The number of treatments needed will depend on each individuals skin type, the area being treated and the level of skin damage or pigment. Most patients will see significant improvement following three to five treatments. However, bear in mind that each individual is unique and it may take more treatments to get the desired results.
Discomfort is minimal. Patients discribe it as the feel of a rubber band snapping on the skin. It may feel like a slight sunburn sensation for a few days following the treatment.
Usually within approximately 20 minutes you will see a slightly darker color of the area treated. It can take up to three weeks for the discoloration to slough off. Patients should stay out of the sun for at least a 4 week period following treatment to avoid irritation to the treated area. For subsequent sun exposure a sunscreen of at least 30 SPF should always be used in order to prevent the occurrence of more sun damage