Has your skin started to show signs of aging, sun damage, or acne scarring? Laser skin resurfacing can give you smooth, even-toned skin. This treatment brightens and rejuvenates the skin using pulses of light energy.
What is Laser Skin Resurfacing?
Laser skin resurfacing is a broad term that includes using a light-based treatment to trigger skin rejuvenation and improve texture and tone. At Manhattan Aesthetics, we prefer the IPL PhotoFacial for our laser skin resurfacing. IPL stands for “intense pulsed light.” Unlike most laser treatments, IPL uses many wavelengths of light simultaneously to target a variety of imperfections and signs of aging.
How Does Laser Skin Resurfacing with IPL PhotoFacial Work?
As the light from the IPL PhotoFacial reaches the skin, it causes heat at the dermis level, the deep layers of the skin where new cell development begins. This triggers new collagen development and brings healthy new skin cells to the surface. As a result, skin looks smoother, brighter, and clearer. IPL makes an excellent treatment for reducing signs of aging and sun damage without skin damage or recovery time.
How Much Does Laser Skin Resurfacing Cost?
The cost of laser skin resurfacing varies depending on the laser used. For an IPL PhotoFacial, the average price ranges from $400 to $500. Factors that affect your cost include your provider, location, and individual skin concerns.
What Can Laser Skin Resurfacing Treat?
Laser skin resurfacing with IPL can treat numerous skin concerns related to aging, sun damage, and hyperpigmentation. You can see results in skin conditions, including:
- Fine lines
- Acne scars
- Hyperpigmentation
- Uneven skin tone
- Enlarged pores
- Redness
- Dullness
- Rosacea
- Visible blood vessels
IPL excels at addressing pigment concerns like hyperpigmentation and redness. Because it triggers collagen development, it also improves skin firmness and smooths lines, wrinkles, and uneven texture.
How Many Laser Skin Resurfacing Treatments Do I Need?
Each type of laser skin resurfacing requires a different number of treatment sessions. For an IPL PhotoFacial, the number of treatments depends on your skin concerns and goals. You can have your initial series of treatments spaced one month apart. After this series, we recommend maintenance treatments as needed. You can help prolong your results by avoiding sun exposure and using quality skin care products.
Is There Any Downtime With IPL Laser Skin Resurfacing?
Many people notice redness after IPL that lasts a few days. You can cover this with gentle mineral makeup as needed. You can return to your usual activities when you finish your treatment. You will need sun protection as your skin heals.
Take the Next Step
Ready to learn more about laser skin resurfacing? The first step is to come in for an in-person consultation with our expert providers at Manhattan Aesthetics in New York, New York, today.
Please fill out the form on this page or call our office during regular business hours at (212) 960-8172.
