Dr. Helen Torok, MD

Physician
Dermatology
Specialty

Cosmetic Dermatology

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Trillium Creek Dermatology
5783 Wooster Pike
Medina, Ohio 44256 [MAP]
For an appointment , call (330) 725-0569
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IPL Treatments at Trillium Creek

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) uses high-intensity pulses of visible light to rejuvenate the skin. Although it is not an actual laser, IPL works in much the same way as lasers in that light energy is absorbed into particular cells in the skin. The light energy is converted to heat energy, which affects the target cells to achieve the desired results. IPL differs from laser treatment in that it causes minimal damage to the upper layer of skin.

OVERVIEW

IPL can improve the appearance of the skin by removing broken facial veins, rosy cheeks, thread veins of the legs, mild acne, freckles, age marks, facial lines and wrinkles. IPL treats the entire surface, giving you an overall revitalized and youthful appearance. This procedure of rejuvenating aged skin with light is referred to as photorejuvenation.
IPL can improve:

  • Vascular Lesions including Spider Veins, Broken Facial Veins, and Rosy Cheeks
  • Acne and Large Pores
  • Brown Spots, Age Spots, and Freckles
  • Melasma
  • Facial Lines and Wrinkles

TREATMENT

A Trillium Creek medical professional begins by placing the smooth, glass surface of the IPL treatment head directly onto to the skin, delivering precisely controlled pulses of light to the treatment area. The process is continued until the entire treatment area has been covered. The sensation has been likened to a light snap of a rubber band. To make the procedure as comfortable as possible, Trillium Creek utilizes the latest IPL technology, which contains an integrated cooling system within the IPL device.

IPL is a non-invasive treatment and takes only 15-30 minutes. It is administered in a series of 1-4 treatments 2-3 weeks apart providing gradual, natural improvement with excellent long-term results. You should avoid sun exposure in the days and weeks before and after treatment.

RESULTS

After one or two treatments you should see results depending upon the complaint, however, some problems may take several treatments to achieve the desired results. Your Trillium Creek medical professional can estimate how many treatments will be required.