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– Botox
Facial Fillers:
– Restylane®
– Perlane®
– Fat Transfer
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– Liposuction
– Chemical Peels
– Microdermabrasion

IPL/Photofacials PDT

The effects of long term sun damage can result in pigmentation, brown spots and age spots, increased redness or rough patchy skin that can worsen as we age. Your skin loses its vibrant healthy glow and natural hydration and overall can make you look older. But it’s not too late to save your skin from the ramifications of the sun. With so many different skin rejuvenation treatments available, finding the right one for you and your skin is important. Our Ellipse™ IPL™/Photofacial treatments can do just that. Skin rejuvenation treatments with the Ellipse™ IPL™ can give you a younger and fresher look. The safe, visible light emitted from the IPL flash lamp makes your face look younger by removing age spots, uneven pigmentation, and diffuse redness, as well as improving your skin texture.

What is Intense Pulsed Light?
In its simplest form, this is a way of saying short flashes of very bright light. Ellipse™ IPL™ uses short, safe bursts of light emitted from a flash lamp to treat specific skin conditions. The technology is rather sophisticated. The Ellipse™ IPL™ system very carefully controls the overall delivery of the light-both the amount of light and the speed of its delivery to your specific skin condition are exact and precisely controlled by Ellipse™ IPL’s™ built-in computer.

What is the Difference Between Laser and Intense Pulsed Light
Treatments with laser and with intense pulsed light both work in the same way, choosing wavelengths that are absorbed by the target. But while a laser uses light with one specific wavelength, intense pulsed light uses a band of wavelengths.

Can I be Treated with the Ellipse™ IPL™?
As skin rejuvenation is based on light absorption by melanin and hemoglobin, treatments are most effective in patients with light skin who are not sun-tanned at the time of the treatment. The lighter the skin, the more pronounced the contrast between the age spots or blood vessels and the skin, making treatment easier. However, Ellipse™ IPL™ has pre-programmed settings for different skin colors that deliver the correct energy output for your complexion.

Does it Hurt?
Tolerance of pain varies from person to person. No anesthetics are required, and many patients describe it as a warming sensation similar to the feeling one has after a day on the beach.

Do I need to Take Special Precautions Before and After Treatment?
The light used is a completely safe, visible light. Potentially harmful wavelengths are removed by the unique Ellipse™ IPL™ dual mode filtering system. Since tanning takes place by accumulation of pigment (melanin) in the skin, it is important to avoid tanning (sun, solarium or self-tanning cream) before and during the treatment period. Otherwise, your tanned skin will absorb more light, which may lead to adverse effects. Generally, no post-treatment care is necessary. But people with sensitive skin may benefit from applying an ice pack to the face immediately after treatment. Furthermore, it is recommended to use a sunblock, which blocks UVA and UVB (minimum SPF 30) for a few weeks following treatment.

What can I expect after treatment?
You may notice that the skin looks a little "discolored" for a few days following treatment. After that, you will find that your skin looks smoother and fresher. You might choose to have one or two annual maintenance treatments in order to keep your youthful appearance.

How Can I be Sure the Ellipse™ IPL™ is Safe and Effective?
Clinical studies documenting the Ellipse™ IPL’s safety and effectiveness have been completed, and the results of these studies are published in respected medical journals. Please visit candelalaser.com to view these specific papers. The settings used for your treatment will be based on the settings recommended by the clinicians who carried out the clinical trials.