The Benefits of Intense Pulsed Light for Skin Rejuvenation

Factors like chronic sun exposure and aging can leave skin looking less youthful over time due to the development of fine lines, wrinkles, and sun and age spots. Intense pulsed light is an exciting non-invasive dermatology treatment for rejuvenating skin and restoring a more youthful appearance. Dr. Michael Masters, the board certified dermatologist at Blue Ridge Dermatology in Clyde, NC, offers intense pulsed light treatments for skin rejuvenation.

How Intense Pulsed Light Works

Intense pulsed light is performed with a handheld device that delivers high-intensity pulses of light of differing wavelengths to the treatment area. The skin absorbs the pulses of light and is rejuvenated in several ways. Heat from the light breaks up the pigment in dark areas, such as freckles or sun spots, and causes them to fade.

Another way skin is rejuvenated is through the production of fresh, smooth, new skin cells. The light waves stimulate the production of new skin cells, as well as the production of collagen which decreases with age. Collagen helps improve elasticity and hydrate skin so it look smoother and firmer. The result is skin that is softer, smoother, and younger looking.

Improvements in the skin are sometimes visible after just one intense pulsed light treatment, but multiple sessions might be needed to attain maximum results. Additionally, it can take one to two weeks after each treatment session to see noticeable improvements in skin texture, tone, and appearance as collagen levels gradually increase and new skin cells are produced.

Conditions Treated with Intense Pulsed Light

At our dermatology practice in Clyde, NC, intense pulsed light treatments can be used to correct a diverse range of cosmetic skin issues. Some of the many skin conditions that can be improved with intense pulsed light treatments include:

• Rosacea
• Melasma
• Acne scars
• Liver spots
• Sun and age spots
• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Pigmented birthmarks
• Broken blood vessels
• Varicose and spider veins
• Port wine stains
• Freckles

Benefits of Intense Pulsed Light

There are numerous benefits to choosing intense pulsed light treatment for skin rejuvenation. Benefits include:

• Skin looks more youthful
• Helps fade sun and age spots
• Improves the tone and texture of skin
• Treatment sessions are quick and painless
• Non-surgical and non-invasive and
• Outpatient procedure
• Minimal to no downtime

Intense pulsed light treatment rejuvenates the skin so you appear more youthful. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Masters to find out if you are a candidate for intense pulsed light by calling Blue Ridge Dermatology in Clyde, NC, at (828) 456-7343.