IPL (Intense Pulse Light)

IPL or Intense Pulsed Light therapy is the ultimate approach to reducing or eliminating* unwanted hair. Unlike many other hair removal methods, photoepilation (hair removal using light) leaves your skin looking and feeling smooth and soft. Photo Rejuvenation is a series of IPL treatments that improve the appearance of Rosacea, flushing and sun-damaged skin, age spots, skin texture, and photo aging. Treatment also improves the appearance of mild acne scars, reduces large pores, corrects dark circles under the eyes, and reduces fine lines. This exhilarating treatment involves no down time. Laser Skin Tightening is a minimally invasive, non surgical procedure that uses and infrared light source (Laser) to tighten skin. The natural aging process, along with sun damage and environmental damage, causes collagen fibers to stretch and loosen like worn rubber bands.

How does IPL hair reduction work?

Hair follicles are targeted with a pulsated light of highly concentrated energy. Energy is attracted to the pigment of the hair, the same way the sun is attracted to darker colors. The pulsated light works best on coarse, dark hair and with those of fair complexions, yet great results may be achieved by everyone. This is why number of treatments differs from person to person.

Treatment feels like the building heat and the snap of a rubber band but immediately ceases. You’ll notice the hairs falling out of the follicle 1-3 weeks after treatment. A series of treatments is required, yet a noticeable difference can be seen after 1 treatment. With each treatment you’ll progressively see fewer and fewer hairs, however it is necessary to complete a series in order to see the highest degree of hair reduction possible. Single touch up treatments may be necessary 6 months to a year after a series of treatments.Disclaimer: IPL cannot be performed on those with a skin tone of Fitz 5, sometimes 4.

Hair Reduction Pricing:

Upper lip – $65   30min

Chin – $75      30min

Full face – $200    30min

Underarms – $125     30min

Upper leg – $400     1 hour 15min

Lower leg – $300     1 hour 15min

Bikini line – $150    45min

French bikini – $225     45min           Full back – $400     1 hour 15min           Navel trail – $75   30min

Chest – $250    1 hour           Sideburns – $75    30min           Unibrow – $40    15min          Feet & Toes – $75   30min

Half Arm – $200    45min        Full Arm – $300     45min          Buttocks $200    45min

Skin Tightening*

A Laser is used to heat the collagen under the skin’s surface, causing the skin to contract (tighten) to a give tighter, lifted smoother skin. As we age, our skin decreases in collagen production. This treatment stimulates the body’s natural healing process to cause the skin to heighten and jump start the production of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid that’s been lost over time. Results of treatment remain but can depend on the nature of one’s skin as well as future skin care, aging and exposure to UV and sunlight. You will continue to see results over the next few months since our collagen production process is on going. Treatment is generally pain free with no down time. Most client feel only an increased warmth to their skin. Light is used to penetrate beneath the skin to break down and stimulate cell production of collagen, creating a more youthful look. Generally treatment takes about 45 minutes. This procedure is a non-invasive treatment with no injections or needles.

*Skin may remain pink or red for 24-48 hours. Some clients do not experience this side effect at all.

*Procedure is usually recommended in a series of 3, 1-2 weeks apart.

*Results often seen immediately and will gradually improve throughout the next few weeks.

Prior to Treatment

Avoid self-tanners and tanning for 2-4 weeks prior to treatment. IPL cannot be done on tanned skin, tan must be faded.

Post Treatment

Use sunscreen on treated areas.

Stay out of direct sunlight for at least 2 weeks as treatment will make the skin more sensitive to sun temporarily.

Avoid increased hot water temperatures as the skin may temporarily redden more easily.

Skin Tightening Pricing: 

Face+Neck – $400     45min

Face, Neck & Collar line – $500    1 hour

Jowls – $175      30min

Neck –  $275      30min

Collar line – $200      30min

Abdomen – $300      30min

     (Note: This is “loose” skin typically from having children and is not a treatment for fat or skin reduction)

IPL Photofacial (PhotoRejuvenation)

An intense light is applied as a series of gentle pulses to a treated area resulting in a radiant complexion, improve tone and texture, reversal of sun damage, and even out facial color. Referred to as turning back the clock. This procedure induces a natural wound-healing response to effectively stimulate skin rejuvenation with various filtered and concentrated wavelengths, resulting in increased collagen and elastin production. Commonly a treatment for sun damaged skin, age spots, melasma, premature wrinkles, large pores, and/or blotchy skin. Long-lasting results, upkeep/maintenance 6 months to 1 year. After first series, 1-2 treatments per year to stimulate collagen and target new discoloration.

Side Effects:

Temporary redness and swelling, skin sensitivity, heat sensitivity to treated area. Rarely temporary blistering or bruising may occur, tenderness (asprin, ibuprofen or alive), scabbing or temporary crusting of the skin usually on brown spots

Downtime: None. redness, sensitivity, swelling can be covered. After treatment you may experience heat and skin sensitivity.

       Darkening of spots 3-7 days post treatment. Crusting can occur up to ten days.Actual treatment takes 15-30 minutes, typically 3 weeks apart, can be slightly uncomfortable. This procedure produces slight heat and can be compared to the snap of a rubber band on the skin. This feeling subsides immediately after treatment.

Numbing creams available for purchase and may be applied 30-40 min prior to service to decrease discomfort during service.

Contraindications: Recent sunburn or tanned skin, tanning bed use within 4 weeks prior to treatment, pregnancy, breastfeeding, cancer, lupus, hypopigmentations, history of seizures, active skin disorders on treatment area (eczema, dermatitis, acne, herpes simplex), diabetes, Vitamin A, AHA or BHA use 60 days prior to treatment (retinoic acid, glycolic, alpha-hydroxy acids, tretinoin, accutane etc.), pacemaker, metal plates or pins below treatment area, St. John’s Wort within 3 months of treatment, blood thinning agents used one week prior (asprin, ibuprofen, aleve, anticoagulants)

Photofacial (PhotoRejuvination) Pricing:

Full face – $300   45min

Chest – $425    45min

Hands – $200   30min

Vascular Lesion Reduction

This  procedure creates heat to coagulate pooled blood and destroy capillaries contributing to appearance of rosacea. Over 3-4 weeks vessels are reabsorbed and redness is diminished. Results breaks down damaged tissue.

(Not for spider veins or “blue” veins. Only for red, broken/dilated capillaries and redness)

*Does not prevent flushing.

*Contraindications: anticoagulants, blood thinners.

Vascular Lesions and Redness Pricing:

Full Face – $250    45min

Small veins on Face – $50 & up   30min

Veins/lesions on the body – $100 & up   45min

Acne

Kills bacteria within the pores, reduces inflammation, triggers a biochemical response.

Acne Treatment Pricing:

Full Face – $150   45min

per spot – $25 & up   15min

Body – $75 & up   30min

Contact Dani Zakrzewski directly @ 1-401-749-3264 with questions regarding any IPL service.