Banish Redness for Good With Limelight IPL

Skin changes happen for many reasons, including aging and sun exposure. Wrinkles and fine lines get all the publicity. Still, other issues also affect your skin and can be just as embarrassing.

Photodamage results from exposure to UV rays and other environmental factors. It often leads to changes in skin texture and color and may even cause chronic redness. If you're tired of dealing with red and uneven skin, there are various nonsurgical options, including intense pulsed light facials.

At Flushing Medical Spa in Queens, New York, Dr. QiLi Li and her team offer various aesthetic treatments to help you look and feel your best. Dr. Li specializes in medspa treatments, including the cutting-edge IPL Limelight Facial™ by Cutera.

Understanding intense pulsed light therapy

Intense pulsed light therapy is one of the many aesthetic treatments Dr. Li provides to rejuvenate your skin and correct various cosmetic problems. It's very similar to laser therapy but scatters more light to a larger area.

The most significant difference between laser therapy and IPL therapy is the wavelength of light. IPL therapy provides multiple wavelengths of light, similar to a flash, while laser therapy gives off only one concentrated wave of light.

A significant benefit of IPL therapy is that it's noninvasive and doesn't damage the top layers of your skin. Instead, it penetrates down to the dermis without causing any issues with the skin above.

IPL Limelight therapy releases intense pulsed light into your skin's pigment cells. They absorb the light energy and convert it to heat, destroying uneven color, texture, sun spots, or freckles.

Can an IPL Limelight facial eliminate redness?

Dr. Li utilizes the IPL Limelight facial for various skin issues, including stubborn or embarrassing redness. You may have reddened skin from too much sun exposure or medical conditions like rosacea.

Facial redness happens for various reasons and is challenging to eliminate alone. The IPL Limelight facial targets difficult pigment cells that cause embarrassing redness.

What to expect during your IPL facial

Before the IPL Limelight procedure, Dr. Li gives you dark glasses to protect your eyes from the machine. She then puts a cooling gel on your skin to make you more comfortable during the procedure.

Dr. Li uses the handheld device in your targeted treatment area. You may feel discomfort, like a rubber band snapping against your skin. However, the discomfort is short-lived and disappears after the treatment.

She moves the handpiece over your skin until she covers the entire treatment area. Most sessions take about 30 minutes, depending on the size of the treatment area. You may need several treatments to achieve the desired result and beat redness for good.

How soon will I see reduced redness?

After your treatment, you may notice stinging in the treatment area and mild swelling or redness for the first few hours. However, you can go back to your normal activities. Taking care of your skin over the next few weeks is essential to allow your skin to heal correctly.

Redness and irritation usually disappear within a day or two after your procedure. It takes time for the pigment cells to change and the redness to become noticeably less prominent.

You may see less redness within a few weeks of your procedure, but optimal results typically come after a few months and several treatments. Your results depend on the cause of your red skin, the size of your treatment area, and how well your cells absorb the IPL treatment.

To find out if IPL Limelight Facial is right for you, call our office today at 718-539-3366 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Li or use our online booking tool anytime.