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Winter Is the Perfect Time for an IPL Photofacial: Here’s Why
You have no shortage of options for moving toward your cosmetic goals. You can choose a transformative procedure like a facelift — or TheSmarterLift™, which might come with less recovery than you might expect. Or you can choose at-home treatments, which move the needle much more slowly but don’t come with any downtime.
A photofacial with intense pulsed light (IPL) sits somewhere in between. With this noninvasive but highly effective treatment option, you can address skin tone and texture issues. And you can do that with very little downtime.
If you’re a candidate for this kind of treatment, Rafael C. Cabrera, MD, FACS, recommends getting started now. Winter is the best time to undergo IPL treatment rather than waiting until the hotter, sunnier months. Reach out to our team at Plastic Surgery Specialists of Boca Raton, and we can develop a treatment to help you take advantage of this optimal timing.
Sun avoidance: The key for optimal results
The main reason winter is the perfect time for an IPL photofacial comes down to the sun.
To optimize your results, you need to avoid sun exposure before you undergo this treatment. Dr. Cabrera generally recommends wearing hats and sunscreen anytime you’re outside for at least two weeks before your appointment.
You also want to steer clear of the sun after your IPL photofacial. This supports your recovery and helps your skin integrate the changes that come from this treatment.
With shorter sunlight hours and fewer outdoor activities, winter creates a perfect opportunity to minimize your sun exposure. That, in turn, lets you maximize the outcomes from your IPL treatment.
Why sun is a no-go with IPL photofacials
IPL photofacials work by sending light energy into the more pigmented parts of your skin. If you’re as fair as you can be when you come in, it’s easier for the system to target:
- Age spots
- Birthmarks
- Freckles
- Hyperpigmentation
- Redness from rosacea
- Scars
- Spider veins
- Sun damage
As those pigmented areas absorb the light energy, they get heated to the point that they’re destroyed. In the weeks after treatment, your body goes to work processing out those cells. That helps you move toward a more even skin tone and texture — reducing fine lines and wrinkles and improving the appearance of your skin.
If you have a tan when you come in, all of this is more difficult. Tanned, darker skin makes it more difficult for the IPL to home in on what you want to address. And getting too much sun exposure after treatment can slow your recovery and diminish your results.
Winter is the ideal time to get an IPL photofacial. If you want to see if this kind of treatment fits your cosmetic goals, schedule a consultation with Dr. Cabrera today. Call our team in Boca Raton, Florida, to book your visit now.
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