What is a IPL PhotoFacial?
It is a FDA cleared cosmetic treatment that uses gentle pulses of intense, optimized light to treat undesirable pigment and blood vessels that become visible as a result of aging, sun exposure and other factors. IPL is not laser, rather, it is pulsed light from a Xenon bulb. IPL stands for Intense Pulsed Light.

What is a RF IPL PhotoFacial with RF Energy?
An RF IPL Photofacial (Elos) combines two outstanding treatments at the same exact time! You receive all the great benefits of an IPL PhotoFacial, plus, the wonderful benefits from RF Energy, which helps grow Collagen. The result; you get even skin tone, brown spot removal, combined with reduced lines and wrinkles, tighter skin and even smaller pores.

How Long does an IPL PhotoFacial Take?
Normally, an IPL PhotoFacial takes up to 60 minutes. This is not an low energy, express IPL like Skin Laundry.

Do You Offer Complimentary Consultation?
Yes, we want you comfortable with your treatment and to help you understand what to expect. Please call us, or utilize the Concierge Form on our website, to schedule your complimentary consultation – no pressure.
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How Many Treatments Will I Need?
You will see noticeable improvement with only one treatment.

Does it Hurt?
Most people feel little to no discomfort during the procedure. It can feel like a small rubber band.

How Quickly Will I Recover?
You can resume most regular daily activities immediately and may start to see some improvement beginning immediately. We apply Aloe to your skin and a Natural sunscreen before you leave to help insure your skin is protected and does not develop any issues immediately post-treatment. You need to stay out of direct sun for two weeks. Also, avoid anything hot for three days; hot yoga, steam showers, Jacuzzi’s, intense work-outs, etc.

What Can I Expect After Treatment?
Most people experience a mild sunburn-like sensation after a IPL treatment, and it rare cases, it is accompanied by minor swelling. These side effects are temporary, usually lasting from 2 to 24 hours. You may get ‘micro-crusting’ that occurs. This is the pigmentation leaving the face. Your pigmentation will become darker and then slough off and then become lighter.

Is IPL™ PhotoRejuvenation Safe?
IPL™ Photorejuvenation is cleared by the FDA and is one of the safest light-based facial treatments available. It is noninvasive. Most patients experience little or no pain during the procedure. Some patients have reported that the light pulses feel similar to a light “snap” from a rubber band. There have been few reported long-term side effects of IPL™ photorejuvenation, and the most common side effects – redness, minor swelling, and inflammation – usually go away within a few hours or up to a few days after treatment.

Who Is Not a Good Candidate?
People with tanned or naturally dark skin sometimes experience changes in skin pigmentation after IPL™ PhotoFacial treatment. African-Americans and people of Greek and Italian descent, may wish to discuss possible side effects with a Dermatologist before opting for this procedure. Additionally, people who are taking the medication Accutane® should not have an IPL™ PhotoFacial until at least six months after they stop using the drug. Pregnant women need to postpone treatment until after they give birth. If you fit any of these profiles, please schedule a complimentary consultation to see if you are a good candidate or not.

Do You Have Medical Director?
Yes, we have one of the Valley’s top Medical Directors, Dr. Vince Marino M.D., who oversees these procedures. It is vitally important for the safety, well-being and peace-of-mind of our clients. Dr. Marino was the Medical Director for Scottsdale Health Care, the largest hospital chain in Arizona, and he is now our Medical Director and has been for over three years.