IPL Treatment Specialist in Cleveland, OH

IPL treatments have many benefits for both hair removal and skin therapy. The treatment has proven to be effective in the permanent removal of unwanted hair from many different parts of the body by destroying the hair follicle to prevent the hair from growing back. It is also effective in removing or minimizing the appearance of spots on the skin, whether they are freckles, age spots, birthmarks, or discolorations caused by sun damage. Each session is typically quicker than some other procedures that can be used for the same issues. Due to the nature of the light using several different wavelengths, the outer layers of the skin aren’t damaged, and recovery is very fast.

IPL can be used on many different areas of the body, particularly for hair removal treatments. Commonly treated areas for hair removal are the face, bikini line, underarms, neck, chest, back, and legs. Pretty much any area of the body can be treated for skin imperfections such as age spots, freckles, birthmarks, sun damage, varicose veins, and rosacea, however, areas that have uneven skin may not have as successful results as smoother areas. Skin treatments will require usually about three to six treatments to achieve the desired results and hair removal treatments will take about six to twelve treatments however this will vary by individual.

IPL treatment may make the treated areas of your skin feel like they have been sunburnt and the skin itself may appear to be bruised or red for a couple of days following your treatment. Dark spots may appear darker initially but they should clear up within a few weeks. Depending on the issue being treated and the severity of the condition, it can take a few months of regular, repeated sessions to see drastic results. However, clients should start to see improvements within a week of each session with the goal being steady progress towards the final result.

Like many other treatments, results may not be permanent for all clients. While in many cases the results are long-lasting, they won’t stop the body from its natural processes that can bring on new brown spots, wrinkles, and hair. After the initial series of treatments, results can last for 6 to 12 months, with clients having the ability to complete follow-up treatments once or twice a year to maintain the desired results over the long term. In terms of hair growth, IPL will only work on active hair follicles, so additional treatments will need to be done for hair follicles that weren’t active at the time of treatment and therefore still grow hair. Our team of professionals at the Wellness Center of Greater Cleveland can walk you through all of the details of your unique IPL treatment, including how many sessions you will need and how long you can expect your results to last. Reach out to us today to learn more about IPL treatment and its benefits. To talk with a member of our specialist team, contact our office today. Or to book an appointment, visit us online or simply give us a call! We serve clients from Cleveland OH, North Olmsted OH, Olmsted Falls OH, North Ridgeville OH, Bay Village OH, Lakewood OH, Berea OH, Brooklyn OH, and BEYOND.