IPL Skin Revitalization

What Should I Expect During The Treatment?

Before the optimized pulsed light handpiece is used, a gel is applied to your skin where you will receive treatment. You will also be provided eye shields to protect yourself from the light during treatment. The treatment will begin with the provider guiding the ICON™ handpiece over the treatment area. You will feel cooling while the handpiece is gliding over the treatment area to provide a comfortable session. You may also feel a slight rubber-band like snapping when the energy is being delivered into your skin which disappears almost immediately however, a warm sensation after the treatment is common. Depending on the size of the area, treatments can take just minutes. 

After the treatment, the gel will be removed and a cooling gel may be applied to your skin. Bandages and ointments are not necessary due to the nature of the treatments being so minimally invasive. For a few days after your treatment, you may feel like you have a mild sunburn but can resume your normal day to day activities immediately following treatment. 

If you are a laser skin revitalization patient, please remove all make-up and lotions prior to treatment. At least four weeks before your appointment, please discontinue unprotected sun exposure, tanning beds and tanning creams on the areas receiving treatment.

What Are The Post Treatment Instructions?

Immediately after the treatment, it is common to feel a mild sunburn-like sensation around the treatment site, which typically lasts 2-24 hours. Redness and/or swelling may accompany this and usually resolves in 2-3 days. 

Avoid sun exposure on the treated area and use a sunscreen SPF 45 or greater at all times throughout the course of treatment. 

The pigment may initially look raised/darker with a reddened perimeter. The pigment will gradually turn darker over the next few days and begin crusting and eventually flaking off of the skin from day 7-21. The vessels may undergo immediate graying or blanching, or they may exhibit a slight purple or red color change. The vessels will fully or partially fade in about 10-14 days.

What Type of Pigment Can Be Treated? 

ICON™ is designed to treat age spots, sun damage and freckles on the face, neck, chest, arms, hands, legs and feet. 

What Type of Vessels Can Be Treated? 

ICON™ is designed to treat spider veins and broken vessels on the face, neck, and some other areas of the body. 

Am I a Good Candidate for Skin Revitalization? 

ICON™ can be safely used on most skin types. During your consultation, we will determine if you are a good candidate for the procedure based on a variety of factors. 

What Type of Result Can I Expect? 

You can expect to see a decrease in the appearance of brown spots, sun damage and vessels for a more even skin tone. You will see a continued improvement over the first 6 weeks after your treatment. 

How Long Does The Treatment Take? 

Depending on the size of the area and the condition being treated, the sessions could range anywhere from 5-30 minutes. 

What Does The Treatment Feel Like? 

Most people feel only a slight “snap” like a rubber band followed by warmth of your skin. You will also feel cooling on your skin as the handpiece glides over the treatment area to help in providing a comfortable session. 

How Many Treatments Will I Need? 

Depending on the condition being treated, 1-3 treatment sessions are recommended for desired results. 

How Far Apart are Treatment Sessions? 

Treatment sessions should be scheduled 3-4 weeks apart. 

How Much Does The Treatment Cost? 

Treatment costs vary depending on the size of the area to be treated. 

How Quickly Will I Recover? 

You can resume regular daily activities immediately following treatment.