FPL Skin Rejuvenation - Fluorescent Pulsed Light PhotoFacial

FPL (Fluorescent Pulsed Light) technology is a breakthrough treatment that can correct a variety of benign skin conditions, such as facial skin imperfections, the signs of aging, birthmarks, unwanted hair, unsightly small veins and other blemishes. It offers a safe, non-invasive solution that can be tailored to your individual condition and skin type, providing superior cosmetic results and outstanding satisfaction.

The cool tip of the hand piece on the FPL device delivers a warm flash of bright light energy to about one square inch of skin. The flash lasts for only a split second, and one flash is delivered every two to four seconds. This bright light is scientifically tailored to cause the destruction of: unsightly and unneeded spider veins; unhealthy skin infiltrates, like certain bacteria and microorganisms; and damaged cells that signal sun damage (brown spots). The destruction of these items is relatively easy to accomplish with the right type of light. At the same time, studies show that Intense Pulsed Light heats the dermis to above 65 degrees Celsius, which activates the skin to produce a wrinkle-filling material called collagen over the course of 5-12 weeks.

Most people see their treated skin become red, and stay red for 15-90 minutes (though some people stay red for 1-2 days). This can be covered with makeup. Brown spots usually begin turning darker within three days. Two weeks later, the marks should either disappear by being absorbed or disappear because the brown cells flake off of the body. Rosacea or red veins will diminish beginning one hour or one day following treatment, and may take up to 4 weeks to obtain noticeable results. Cherry angiomas should become darker right away, but may not appear to be much affected until 3-6 weeks post-treatment, at which point they should disappear, leaving healthy skin behind. Fine lines and wrinkles, or rough skin, should show improved smoothness 1-3 months after treatment. This improvement is easier to see and quantify if at least 3 treatments are done within a four-month span.

In most cases, there is no down time. With appropriate sun protection, patients can resume regular activities immediately.