How to Reduce Sun Damage with These Three Treatments
Summer is so close we can nearly taste it and that only means one thing - outdoor activities abound! We are quickly reminded by the warm Minnesota rays that it’s time to up our sun protection, but what about the sun damage we’ve already accumulated from years past? Today we’re talking about our top three treatments for reducing sun damage so you can repair the mistakes of the past and focus on lathering up on the SPF moving forward.
What is IPL and What Does It Do?
IPL stands for Intense Pulsed Light. We’ve got two main players in aesthetic laser treatments at Timeless Elements and IPL has certainly earned its place for treatment of brown and red pigmentation, red flushing skin, rosacea, dull complexion, as well as a reduction in pore size. IPL treatments are safe, effective and can be applied to most skin types. IPL is administered in a series of gentle pulses over the treatment area to penetrate the sub-surface skin layers, where it is absorbed by blood vessels and pigmentation. The heat that follows next in the treatment helps to repair the vessel or lesion so that your body can begin its natural healing process.
Treatments range from 15-30 minutes in duration and many clients liken the sensation to that of having a rubber band snapped on the skin. A bit of a surprise, but any discomfort dissipates quickly. Any post-treatment sensitivity or swelling usually resolves itself in under 48 hours and you’re left with smoother, more even-toned skin like that youthful skin of your past! While many patients see significant improvement after 2-3 treatments, others with more significant damage may need additional treatment.
What is a Skin Resurfacing Laser?
Skin texture and tone are easily some of the top skin concerns we hear from patients with sun damage, but fine lines and deep wrinkles are definitely the most frequent skin concern our patients are looking to correct. Enter, the Spectrum Erbium Resurfacing Laser! While this laser does target tone and texture, it’ll also help shrink the appearance of pores, blend uneven pigmentation, fill in acne scars, and reduce fine lines and those deeper set wrinkles! The procedure itself entails an intense beam of light (laser energy) directed at the area of concern that targets the outermost layer of the skin and the underlying dermis to tap into the real fountain of youth - collagen stimulation! Most patients see noticeable results in as little as one treatment and result longevity is dependent upon future aging, the effects of gravity, and sun exposure. Treatments are considered safe and effective and numbing cream is used for utmost comfort. After treatment, you can expect redness similar to that of a sunburn that often clears within days.
What is the Forever Timeless Laser Series?
When we talk about sun damage, it’s important to remember that it comes in many forms and no one laser can successfully tackle ALL damage-related concerns. That’s why we created the Forever Timeless Laser Series! This treatment series consists of 2 IPL Laser Treatments and 1 Resurfacing Treatment. The goal of tapping into both of these laser treatments is to address all of your sun damage related concerns in one package so we can turn back the aging process by addressing the visible signs associated with aging and leave you with brighter, radiant, more youthful looking skin!
Where Can I Get More Information on Skin Lasers in Forest Lake, MN?
Ready to reverse sun damage from the past and put your best face forward this summer? Call Timeless Elements today for your free laser consultation, we can’t wait to show you what these lasers can do: (651) 464-6444.