Hela Medical Spa Georgetown Washington DC
IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)
Repairs cells at DNA level. Removes freckles. Proven by clinical studies to be the best routine preventative anti-aging treatment (4 x a year) for certain skin types. Book your consult now to see if IPL is right for you!
full face 350 package of 4 1200
chest 350
face + chest 630 (10% discount)
back 550 package of 4 2000
arms 450
hands 100
neck 100
OTHER IPL combo options:
Anti-Aging IPL Facial - 375
Intense Pulse Light (IPL) addresses photodamage. preventative + turn back the clock.
recommend annual series of 4 - 1,350
RF Skin Tightening Facial + IPL - 500
fountain of youth. best deal in town.
The RF treatment uses heat to stimulate collagen production. The primary benefit of this is getting rid of wrinkles and tightening and firming the skin. This treatment can also be used on the body for issues such as sagging skin or laxity, jowls, jawline, submental, around the knees, or post-partum belly button tightening. Click here to learn about RF for body!
FAQs
What is Skin Rejuvenation with IPL?
Skin rejuvenation treatment with the Ellipse IPL helps you keep a younger and fresher look. The safe, visible light emitted from the Ellipse IPL flash-lamp makes your face look younger by removing age spots and diffuse redness, and by improving your skin texture. Uneven pigmentation is also reduced.
What is Intense Pulsed Light?
In its simplest form, this is a way of saying short flashes of very bright light. Ellipse IPL uses short, safe bursts of light emitted from a flash-lamp to treat specific skin conditions. The technology is rather sophisticated, the Ellipse IPL system very carefully controls the overall delivery of the ligh—both the amount of light and the speed of its delivery to your specific skin condition are exact and precisely controlled by the Ellipse IPL's built-in computer.
What is the Difference Between Laser and Intense Pulsed Light?
Treatments with laser and with intense pulsed light both work in the same way, choosing wavelengths that are absorbed by the target. But while a laser uses light with one specific wavelength, intense pulsed light uses a band of wavelengths.
Can I Be Treated?
As skin rejuvenation is based on light absorption by melanin and hemoglobin, treatments are most effective in patients with light skin who are not sun-tanned at the time of treatment. The lighter the skin, the more pronounced the contrast between the age spots or blood vessels and the skin, making treatment easier. However, Ellipse IPL has pre-programmed settings for different skin colors that deliver the correct energy output for your complexion.
Does It Hurt?
Tolerance of pain varies greatly from person to person. No anesthetics are required, and many patients describe it as a warming sensation similar to the feeling one has after a day at the beach.
Do I Need To Take Special Precautions Before and After Treatment?
The light used is a completely safe, visible light. Potentially harmful wavelengths are removed by the unique Ellipse IPL Dual Mode Filtering system. Since tanning takes place by accumulation of pigment (melanin) in the skin, it is important to avoid tanning (sun, solarium or self-tanning cream) before and during the treatment period. Otherwise, your tanned skin will absorb more light, which may lead to adverse effects. Generally, no post-treatemnet care is necessary. But people with sensitive skin may benefit from applying an ice pack to the face immediately after treatment. Furthermore, it is recommended to use a sunblock which blocks UVA and UVB (minimum SPF 30) for a few weeks following treatment.
What Can I Expect After Treatment?
You may notice that the skin looks a little "discolored" for a few days following treatment. After that, you will find that your skin looks smoother and fresher. You might choose to have one or two annual maintenance treatments in order to keep your youthful appearance.
How Can I Be Sure Ellipse IPL is Safe and Effective?
Clinical studies documenting Ellipse IPL's safety and effectiveness have been completed, and the results of these studies are published in respected medical journals. The settings used for your treatment will be based on the settings recommended by the clinicians who carried out the clinical trials as noted in these scientific papers.
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