Treatment to remove spider veins and facial IPLWith Photofacial treatment that uses intense pulsed light (IPL) can remove sunspots, rosacea, hyperpigmentation, facial veins and spider veins. This is one of the latest advances in dermatology that turns red and blotchy skin dermis in a healthy, smooth and completely uniform hue.

The procedure involves using intense pulses of light penetrate the skin deep down, the IPL causes blood vessels to constrict and thereby reduce the redness along with most of the lines.

Photorejuvenation with IPL is suitable for skin with hyperpigmentation, fine lines, acne rosacea and facial veins, as well as very effective to counteract the damage caused by the sun. People who smoke, who drink heavily or who have undergone hormonal changes can also reap the benefits of this technique.

While the IPL photorejuvenation uses high energy light waves that reduce or eliminate many of the shortcomings of the skin, and it stimulates increased production of collagen which fills in wrinkles and provides flexibility to the skin.

The treatment is progressive and the number of sessions required depends on each particular case, but generally require at least 5 sessions, each three weeks apart for best results.

Unlike many other laser techniques, the IPL skin not removed during the sessions reason that recovery is immediate and patients can resume their daily routines without problems. IPL is a treatment that produces minimal discomfort, providing noticeable results gradually. Side effects of IPL therapy include: bruising, redness, blistering and changes in pigmentation of the skin, which disappear quickly.