he whole photofacial procedure lasts for about half an hour. It begins by setting the IPL machine for the customer’s skin tone (note that this treatment is not meant for tan or dark skin), then the professional covers the area of exposure with gel, tests how the skin reacts to the IPL on the less visible spot, and if everything is alright in several minutes, proceeds to the rest of the face. IPL is usually not applied to eyelids and they are covered by special goggles. The frequency and number of IPL procedures are determined individually, but the pauses in between them should last for at least a month. The result is best seen in about a week after each session. The IPL treatment itself is painless; the worst sensation you may expect is minor discomfort. After visiting a cosmetologist, you will need to adhere to a certain post-procedure skin care routine and precautions, including intense moisturizing and avoiding sunlight for a couple of days.

he IPL’s main benefit is its comprehensive action. While the device the procedure is performed with may be calibrated to address specific problems more heavily, the intense pulsed light is always delivering the whole range of its promises to some extent. This means that even if you are doing the procedure to get rid of hyperpigmentation, you will still get tighter and smoother skin and other facial improvements. What is more, though multiple sessions are usually recommended, visible result is achieved soon after the first one. Convenience and comfort are two more great advantages of IPL that complement its effectiveness. This is non-invasive, non-traumatic, and painless proсedure that almost won’t interrupt your usual way of life. It is performed quickly and it requires no downtime, only some simple precautions. If you follow all the rules, it is not associated with any risks and side effects. At last, this treatment is meant not only for the face but works well on any other part of the body too.