Intense Pulse Light (IPL) treatments can help fix an array
of skin problems. But it's important to be aware of what it cannot treat.
At Soma, we strive to educate our clients on their skin and what
treatments and products are right for them. Here is a breakdown of
different skin conditions:
Hypo-pigmentation (loss of pigment / light-skin patches)
This condition usually genetic and/or caused by not having
any sun protection. This is NOT suitable for IPL treatment as IPL cannot
stimulate pigment development. I recommend facials and a daily SPF
products. At Soma, our Yonka facial followed Yon-Ka's SPF line is the
standard treatment.
Hyper-pigmentation (increase of pigment)
This is sun damage, age spots, etc. and IPL is marvelous at
reducing these dark patches. Soma's Purifico photofacial is specially
designed to target hyper-pigmentation (it works even better when combined with
a peel like the Glow Essentalis or the Potentia Soma).
Melasma (aka pregnancy mask)
This is a hormonal condition where the pigmentation is
irregularly shaped. Again, this is not recommended to be treated with IPL
as it can make it worse. There are other products and treatments though,
like Vivier's Skin Tx line and peels (like Soma's Glow Essentalis and Potentia
Soma) that can help.
Dilated/Broken Capillaries
Soma's Clarus photofacial is the very BEST treatment for this!
The Palomar green light is attracted to the oxy-hemoglobin in the vessel.
It heats it up and collapses it. Vessels can come back especially around
the nose (because they are attached to larger vessels in the head).
Therefore, I recommend repeating it 3 times 2-4 weeks apart, then
monthly maintenance. There are also a tonne of products that can help
combat this condition. I recommend Glo Minerals Recommend Redness Relief
Powder and Yon-Ka's Phyto 54 Cream, which are both great at reducing redness.
Rosacea (flushing redness typically through the cheeks and nose)
Rosacea (flushing redness typically through the cheeks and nose)
Just like capillaries, IPL is awesome for treating rosacea.
Soma's Clarus photofacial will diffuse redness in only 4-6 treatments.
Remember, treatments with the IPL are progressive, like hair removal, so you will see a bigger difference with each one!
