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IPL SKIN RESURFACING

IPL (intense pulse light) is a minimally invasive skin rejuvenation treatment that addresses sun damage, broken capillaries, redness and more. Our skin experts at Bella Lago in Mooresville, NC, will help you determine is IPL treatments are best to address your concerns.

IPL treatments deliver an arc of light energy that has the ability to penetrate all levels of your skin without causing damage to the surface. IPL treatments have been FDA-approved since 1995 to treat dilated blood vessels and spider veins. IPL can be used on the face, hands, neck and other areas of the body to treat spider veins, brown spots, redness and other pigmentation concerns. Since there is no damage to the outer layer of the skin, this treatment requires little to no downtime.

This non-invasive procedure is pain free and will help you restore your confidence! Each treatment plan here at Bella Lago Med Spa is fully customized to your unique body and goals.

WHAT DOES IPL TREAT?

  • Acne

  • Birthmarks

  • Stretch marks

  • Liver or age spots

  • Broken blood vessels

  • Brown spots, also called liver or age spots

  • Dark spots from hormonal changes

  • Discolored skin

  • Fine wrinkles

  • Freckles

  • Redness from rosacea

  • Scars

  • Spider veins

WHO SHOULDN’T GET IPL TREATMENT?

Talk to your doctor first if you:

  • Are pregnant

  • Have a skin condition

  • Have a sunburn

  • Take medication for other conditions such as blood thinners or the acne drug isotretinoin, better known as Accutane

IPL isn’t a good idea if you:

  • Are sensitive to light

  • Have recently tanned your skin using sunlight, tanning beds, or tanning creams

  • Might have skin cancer

  • Use a retinoid cream

  • Are very dark-skinned

  • Have a skin resurfacing disorder

  • Have severe scarring

  • Have keloid scar tissue

On the day of your appointment, avoid using perfume, makeup, and scented products that can irritate your skin.