An intense flash of light penetrates deeply enough and with sufficient energy to be absorbed by collagen in the deeper layers of the skin, diminishing wrinkles and enlarge pores through collagen remodeling. These treatments require little or no down time and work wonderfully in conjunction with microdermabrasion to rejuvenate the skin of your face, neck, chest, or hands. A series of treatments may be necessary to achieve best results.

Many of us have brown “age” or “sun” spots that have developed on our skin as a result of past sun exposure.  A series of IPL treatments successfully reduces these brown “age” or “sun” spots and freckles.  Computerized, intense pulses of light delivered deep into the skin improve clarity and tone of the skin, repairing sun damage, and vaporizing unwanted pigment.  This treatment may be performed anywhere on the body.

This same process eliminates congested blood vessels that cause unwanted redness or flushing that is often found in sun-damaged skin of cheeks and upper chest.  Red flushing from rosacea is also treated with this device.  Multiple vascular treatments may be necessary to achieve the best results.

Hair follicles that are brown or black and coarse are most successfully treated with IPL, providing a long-term reduction in unwanted hair that is less painful and longer lasting than "waxing".  There is some permanent hair reduction, but IPL does not produce 100% permanent hair reduction and removal.  Precautions need to be taken when considering treatments on naturally dark complexions or tanned skin. A series of treatments is necessary to reach maximum results.

The use of this IPL process offers acne sufferers a non-drug, easy and effective alternative without the side effects commonly found with drugs.

The Palomar LuxV dual band handpiece employs a broad spectrum of light to attack acne on two fronts:

1. The LuxV’s short wavelength (400-700 nm) is ideal for absorption by porphyrins; this destroys p. acnes bacteria for a quick clearance of current acne breakouts

2. The longer wavelength (870-1200 nm) penetrates deeper into the hyperactive sebaceous glands and slows down their metabolism to prevent future acne from forming.

Mulitple treatments are required to obtain and maintain satisfactory results.