IPL Photo-Rejuvenation (Photo-Facial) in Orange County
For Sun Damage, Skin Discoloration & Improvement of Skin Texture
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technology, also known as a Photo-Facial, can successfully treat:
- Brown spots (age spots, liver spots) and pigmentation
- Photo-Aging (rough texture, red and brown discolorations)
- Face veins (telangiectasias)
- Redness and brown mottled pigmentation on the face, neck, chest, arms and hands
- Rosacea
- Actinic keratoses (pre-cancers) and warts
IPL will also improve skin tone and texture, resulting in more vibrant, radiant skin.
Actual patient of Dr. Kleins with no makeup used.
Photo-rejuvenation using IPL is a non-invasive treatment that can treat skin damage without disruption of the skin’s surface, hence, “no down time.” Several treatments (four to six) are usually necessary and are typically performed 3-4 weeks apart.
IPL is like a laser, but it works with multiple wavelengths instead of just one. We use the Lum 1 and Ellipse, the most state-of-the-art, advanced IPL technologies available. Because of this advanced technology, better results and fewer treatments are expected than with most other IPL devices.
Example above is an actual patient of Dr. Kleins.
The example is after only a single IPL (Photo-Facial) Treatment
(Black line is only to distinguish treated from untreated sides.)
More aggressive IPL treatments at higher power levels are available that produce results sooner (2-4 treatments) but may produce some temporary crusting and/or bruising of the skin. Blue Light with Levulan Boost may also be recommended for maximized results with fewer treatments. This requires the application of Levulan before your treatment, a potent photo-sensitizer. Depending on your lifestyle (and social calendar), some or all of these treatments may be used.
Other treatments can also be scheduled between IPL sessions. To maximally reduce redness, rosacea and face veins, V-Beam laser alternating with IPL may be recommended. For enhanced facial rejuvenation and wrinkle smoothing, Fraxel laser is recommended between or after IPL treatments. IPL alternating with SmoothBeam laser sessions can reduce redness and scarring, and clear acne. GentleYAG laser can be combined with IPL to tighten skin. Microdermabrasion can also be scheduled between IPL visits for faster removal of brown pigmentation. Typically these treatments alternate with IPL visits every 2 weeks. IPL Photo-rejuvenation enhances overall cosmetic improvement when used with BOTOX®, Restylane, JUVEDERM™, Radiesse, Artefill and other cosmetic procedures.
Treatments are well tolerated and usually do not require an anesthetic. You will feel some stinging, like the snapping of a rubber band, and some burning, like a sunburn. Treatments take 20 minutes or less.
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Preparation before your treatment:
- You must not be tan on the treated areas! Avoid self-tanners for 2 weeks prior to your appointment.
- The treated area(s) must be clean, without makeup.
What to expect after your treatment:
After IPL your skin will appear red for up to several hours. You may also develop a brown, freckled appearance, which looks like “coffee grinds”. This occurs in areas of brown pigmentation and can last several days to a week. If Levulan or higher power levels have enhanced your treatment, crusting, redness and bruising may occur.
IPL (Photo Rejuvenation) Price List
Packages (to achieve the best results and best value)
We recommend 3-4 treatments for most areas. Maintenance treatments may also be necessary. Our packages of 4 offer the best value.
| Areas | Package Price | Regular Individual Price |
| Face | 4 for $1600 | $475 |
| Neck | 4 for $1000 | $300 |
| V of Chest | 4 for $700 | $200 |
| Full Chest | 4 for $1000 | $300 |
| Hands | 4 for $700 | $200 |
| Forearms | 4 for $1600 | $475 |
| Full Arms | 4 for $2400 | $775 |
| Lower Legs | 4 for $2000 | $575 |
| Full Legs | 4 for $3500 | $1000 |
| Partial Face (<50%) | 4 for $1000 | $300 |
- Combine packages of more than one area and save an additional 20% on the second, third and fourth packages purchased. Discount is given on lesser priced packages and packages must be purchased at the same time to qualify for this discount.
- Purchase any package and receive additional treatments of the same area at the discounted package price (within 1 year of completing your package.)
- Treat just a small area or several small spots $50-$200 per treatment
Other Options for Photo Facial Treatment in Orange County
Lighten and Rejuvenate Package (combining IPL with Fraxel re:store Laser) AKA: Photo-Fraxel
When wrinkle reduction, pore shrinking, lightening of brown and red discolorations and improved texture is desired
3 Facial IPLs + 3 Facial Fraxel re:store Treatments
$3900 (a $5025 value, save $1125)
Tighten and Lighten Package (combining IPL with GentleYAG Laser)
When tightening, lightening of brown and red discolorations and improved texture is desired
4 Facial IPLs + 6 Facial GentleYAG Skin Tightening Treatments
$3400 (a $4000 value, save $600)
Tighten, Lighten and Rejuvenate Package (combining IPL, Fraxel re:store and GentleYAG Lasers)
When wrinkle reduction, pore shrinking, lightening of brown and red discoloration, improved texture
and skin tightening is desired
3 Facial Fraxel re:store Treatments + 4 Facial IPLs + 6 Facial GentleYAG Skin Tightening Treatments
$6400 (a $7600 value, save $1200!)
Add 100 units of Botox to any of the above packages for $1000 ($1300 value, save $300)
*Prices subject to change without notice. Prices effective 4-1-2010. Discounted prices cannot be combined with other specials.
