Why IPL Laser Treatment Needs to Be Part of Your Seasonal Self-Care Routine!
“I felt like my face was turning into a mask of sun spots! So, it was time to get them treated... aka have them removed, asap.”
What I was seeing on my skin…
Last fall, I decided that it was finally time to have my unwanted sun spots removed. I started to see them on my face when I was in my early thirties; but I was able to cover them with makeup, so I didn’t feel as though they needed to be removed or treated in any way.
After having my baby girl, these lovely spots rapidly got worse. I felt like my face was turning into a mask of sun spots! So, it was time to get them treated… aka have them removed, asap!
Why I decided to try IPL laser treatment to remove my sun spots…
I asked some friends what treatments their aestheticians used on their sun spots to see if it sounded practical; and after hearing what they had to say, I felt confused about which treatment to go with and decided to try googling ‘the best treatment for sun spots in southern Maine’. Ageless Medical Aesthetics is what popped up first on my screen; and they had the best reviews.
“Thank you for reaching out. The most common and effective treatment that I do for sun damage is IPL, Intense Pulsed Light. People usually do three to five treatments for desired results, but many find positive results even after one appointment. Please let me know if you’d like to come in for a consultation.”
I got a response from Carrie on the same day that I emailed her. “Thank you for reaching out. The most common and effective treatment that I do for sun damage is IPL, Intense Pulsed Light. People usually do three to five treatments for desired results, but many find positive results even after one appointment. Please let me know if you'd like to come in for a consultation.”
After my first IPL treatment, my skin was unrecognizable!
I was able to schedule a consultation for two weeks later, and Carrie was amazing, she had blocked off enough time for a treatment incase I decided to move forward the same day, and I did. I needed the spots to be gone!
After my first treatment, my skin looked unrecognizable. It looked smooth and clear. I had a few light spots left and I was able to cover them with tinted moisturizer.
I had no idea that IPL could help with other signs of aging until I saw my face in the mirror two weeks after that first treatment.
Since then, I’ve had one more IPL treatment with Carrie and my sun spots are almost 100% gone. Overall my skin looks more fresh and youthful, so the treatments have far exceeded my expectations.
The after photo is the result of two IPL treatments.
Keep The Sunscreen Flowing!
It’s so important to use sunscreen every time we leave the house (even in the winter) to keep the sun spots and premature aging away!
I’ve noticed that the majority of my spots are on the left side of my face which is the side closest to the window when I drive, so lather up with sunblock whether you’re driving or passenger princess.
At my first treatment Carrie explained that my skin would need extra sun protection, especially during the healing process, so I ordered this tinted sunscreen and fell in love with how it feels on my face! It gives my skin an amazing glow and an added layer of sun protection.
IPL is used to Improve the appearance of:
Age spots & sun spots
Wrinkles
Rosacea and broken capillaries
Premature aging
Red spots
Facial hair
Acne
A 10-year study by Stanford University shows IPL therapy not only repairs signs of aging, but helps to prevent future signs as well. With 2 to 3 IPL treatments per year, research participants saw a transformation in their skin to resemble much younger looking skin. Some showed smoother and more even-toned skin at the end of the study than they had 10 years earlier when they started IPL treatments. (WalkInDermatology.com)
If you want to stop the clock on aging skin, IPL therapy may be the right solution for you, it’s been so amazing for me in more ways than one.
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