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Advanced Photorejuvenation IPL  Laser 

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Advanced Fotofacial treatment results of neck and chest after five treatments
"Well, the last time I had a picture taken I could hardly see my eyes because of the weight of heavy eyelid. Then I paid attention to how I was actually using my eyes and I really noticed when I was looking at anything especially the computer I was straining my forehead to see better. Since I have had it done I no longer have to lift the forehead and tilt my head to see. It is amazing! I love..."  D. Rock  63 Yrs Old with Fat Droopy Eyes - Salt Lake City, UT

What is Advanced IPL photorejuvenation used for?

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There are many words and phrases used for laser treatments of the skin: intense pulse light (IPL), Photorejuvenation, Fotofacial, Light laser, etc. Not all such treatments are created equal.

Using multiple different wavelengths of laser light, advanced photorejuvenation lasers are used for:

  1. Lightening and removing “sun spots”, “age spots”, and brown blotches on the face, neck, chest, hands and other areas of the body
  2. Lightening and reducing redness, rosacea, dilated blood vessels and “broken” blood vessels on the face, neck and chest
  3. Helping to control flushing
  4. Improvement of skin texture and pore size
  5. Improvement in the oiliness of the skin
  6. Improvement in the inflammatory phase of acne rosacea

What is the best way to get excellent results with advanced IPL photorejuvenation ?

  1. After a proper examination and documentation of the changes which will need treatment, accurate clinical photographs are taken prior to treatments.
  2. A treatment is administered once every three to four weeks: most patients will need five treatments.
  3. Multiple wavelengths and lasers are used to give you the best possible results.
  4. After the series of treatments, further clinical photographs are taken so we can document the changes and also keep a record for your benefit.
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Advanced Fotofacial treatment results of lower face after five treatments

How does advanced IPL Photorejuvenation improve the appearance of blood vessels, rosacea, and age spots and freckles?

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Advanced Fotofacial treatment results of face in a Fitzpatrick type III patient after five treatments
Different laser devices emit different wavelengths of light. By changing the power, wavelength and duration according to the type of skin you have and the changes present, the different wavelengths of laser are tuned to treat specific targets:
  1. hemoglobin (the red blood cells in the blood vessels) is targeted by specific wavelengths. The vessels are damage from the inside of the vessel walls and the red spots and vessels gradually reduce in size over a few weeks. Because the body has a tendency to not completely close these abnormal vessels and also because there are other deeper and more superficial vessels which will also need treatment, the treatments are administered every few weeks.
  2. melanin (the brown pigment in freckles and age spots). The light beam passes through the skin and is absorbed by the melanin which gets fragmented: the body sends cells to absorb the pigment particles, reducing the brown and dark spots. Again, so as to not leave you with white spots (which is what often happens when liquid nitrogen is used to treat brown spots), the treatment power, wavelength and duration are carefully chosen to safely treat the different skin changes. ​
"I had a excellent eye lift done by Dr. Patel. He knows what he is doing and is very pleasant. Dr.Patel was easy to get an appointment and he works with you. The office staff was very pleasant and made you feel calm."  D. Gull Highly recommended for eye lift surgery - Salt Lake City, UT
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Advanced Fotofacial treatment results of neck and chest after five treatments

How long does it take for the advanced IPL Photorejuvenation treatments to work?

The first treatment often gives you dramatic improvement: the brown spots will get darker (often termed coffee ground spots) over the first few days and peel off. Subsequently, the effect on the skin will be different from one treatment to the next. Patients sometimes expect the same effect after each treatment: because the wavelengths and duration are varied to get different depths of treatment, the skin effects you see will vary. However, you will continue to see an improvement with each treatment. On rare occasions, patients with severe sun-related changes may need more than five treatments. When we show patients their before-and-after photographs, they are usually surprised at the extent to which the skin changes are cleaned up.

Do advanced IPL Photorejuvenation treatments hurt and how long will the treatment take?

  1. We will prescribe EMLA anesthetic cream, which is best applied to your face before you leave home as the cream takes about 30 – 45 minutes to take effect.
  2. Most patients tolerate the treatment extremely well. However, because each of us has different pain thresholds, we also use a Zimmer cooler which cools the skin down and makes the discomfort even less. Everyone loves the Zimmer!
  3. The laser treatments take between 20 and 30 minutes per treatment.
  4. The first treatment is the most sensitive because the pigment is the darkest and the blood vessels are the most prominent. ​
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Advanced Fotofacial treatment results of face in a man after five treatments giving a nice, smooth skin with decreased redness and spots. Note the thickening of the collagen giving the face a refreshed look.

What are the advanced IPL Photorejuvenation treatments like?

Although your eyes will be covered with protective goggles, you will be aware of the bright light that lasers emanate. You will keep your eyelids closed under the protective laser goggles. Being aware of a bright light is perfectly normal and safe.

A cool gel is applied to the skin and further cooling is obtained with the Zimmer cooler before the laser treatments are administered.

The smooth glass surface of the hand-piece is gently applied to your skin and pulses of the laser flash. You may feel a very slight sting, like the snapping of a small rubber band.

At the end of the treatment, the the gel is wiped off and a moisturizer is applied to the skin. We may continue to cool the skin for a few minutes after the laser treatment after your first treatment to reduce the slight swelling some patients get. You can also use ice if you wish.  

Most patients can apply makeup, foundation or concealer immediately after the treatment. Most of our patients are able to return to normal activities immediately after the treatment. No oral pain medication is needed.

After treatment care involved the application of a moisturizer three to four times a day for the first week and twice a day there after until your next treatment.
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Advanced Fotofacial treatment results of face for mainly broken vessels and some brown spots after five treatments
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Advanced Fotofacial treatment results of neck and chest after five treatments showing a textural and palpable improvement in the skin

What will I look like after the advanced IPL Photorejuvenation treatments?

For veins, generally, the skin looks slightly redder after the treatment for two to five days. Makeup can be used starting right after the treatment, as long as it is applied and removed very gently. Rarely, there is bruising, which can take 1-2 weeks to resolve.

For freckles and age spots, the spots generally look darker for 3-7 days. Crusting can occur, which may last up to ten days. The lesions will then begin to clear and are usually peeled off by two to three weeks. Remember, it takes an average of 3-5 treatments to clear age spots.
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Advanced Fotofacial treatment results of the hands after five treatments making the hands look more youthful with thicker collagen and reduction of the pigment and red spots.
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Different lasers are used for spots, brown marks, pigmentation and vessels to "clean up" the arms and hand
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Different lasers are used for spots, brown marks, pigmentation and vessels to "clean up" the arms and hand

 
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What areas can be treated with the advanced
​IPL Photorejuvenation treatments?
 
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  1. Face
  2. Neck and Chest
  3. Arms and Hands
  4. Legs
  5. Backs and Chest
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Individual spots can be reduced to the point of almost invisibility without giving you the white spots people get with liquid nitrogen
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Individual spots can be reduced to the point of almost invisibility without giving you the white spots people get with liquid nitrogen

What is the difference between the different light and laser treatments I see advertised?

Most places will use one machine and hand-piece. Also, unless a physician is treating you, the machine power will have a more limited ability as there is a risk of burns and injury in the wrong hands. We don’t use one laser and one hand-piece. We have four different lasers  

we use on all our patients and a total of 8 hand-pieces. This allows us to play an orchestra rather than a flute: different lasers and hand-pieces allow us to improve or eradicate even the most stubborn of vessels and spots: just look at our before-and-after photographs. ​
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Advanced Fotofacial treatment and chemical peels may be used concurrently to improve facial pigmentation, especially in Eastern faces as shown here.

Who will perform my treatments?

Because of the need for accuracy and the range of powers used, in our office only Dr. Patel will be treating you with the lasers. This way you can be assured of the best results with the safest delivery and the most appropriate use of wavelengths and machines.
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Advanced Fotofacial treatment results of the forehead after five treatments

How long will the results from the advanced
IPL Photorejuvenation treatments last?

Many of the changes we treat are caused by simple aging, genetics, injuries, but mostly sun damage together with dryness and wind damage. As we all have to continue to enjoy life, there will inevitably, be some damage to your skin from the sun, wind and dryness. We will advise you what to use in the long-term, but will mainly consist of regular use of a sunscreen and a good moisterizer. We have patients several years out from their course of treatments and their skin looks better than it did several years before. We will generally perform a maintenance treatment every nine to twelve months to clean up any new changes that may develop.
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Advanced Fotofacial treatment results of the lower face after five treatments.

What moisturizer should I use?

There is no need to get any particular moisturizer: most of our patients are happy with the usual over-the-counter moisturizers (Eucerin, Aquaphor or Lubriderm). Some patients seem to like the feel of Cera-Vu moisturizer, which is also available at most stores. If you are using creams with retin-A or exfoliants (glycolic acids, etc), then you would start using them again one week after your treatment.
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Advanced Fotofacial treatment results of the mid and lower face five treatments

How does advanced IPL Photorejuvenation increase collagen?

The light bypasses the outer layer of skin (the epidermis) and gently heats the cells in the deeper layer of skin (dermis). These cells, called fibroblasts, start to produce more collagen, which improves texture and fine wrinkles. As the different wavelengths affect brown and red areas differentially, there is collateral heating of the dermis, which induces collagen. You will see a firming and tightening of the skin on the photographs of many of our patients. Pores also look better!
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Advanced Fotofacial treatment results of the forehead after five treatments showing a thickening of collagen and a healthy glow to the skin.

Will advanced IPL Photorejuvenation make me
more sensitive to the sun?

No, it does not. You can have the treatments done any time of the year. If you are having treatment of your arms or legs, it is important not to be tanned.

You can protect your skin with sunscreens, wear a hat and avoid the harsh midday direct sun if possible. Damage to the skin is caused by a combination of sun, heat and wind. After our treatments, we find that most patients will be diligent with undertaking simple protective measures, which cuts down on the risk of future skin cancers.

What should I do prior to my advanced
IPL Photorejuvenation treatments?

  1. For 2-4 weeks before your treatment, avoid self-tanners and excessive sun.
  2. You may be asked to discontinue minocycline, tetracycline, doxycycline or Retin-A/Renova several days prior to each treatment. We will discuss that with you.
  3. Protect your improved skin with sunscreen every morning. Hats and sunglasses are also good protection from the sun.
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Advanced Fotofacial treatment results for the improvement of acne. An improvement in the red areas and the number of inflamed glands is seen.
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Advanced Fotofacial treatment results for the improvement of acne. An improvement in the red areas and the number of inflamed glands is seen.

Are there any side effects?

The main side effects are mild, temporary swelling, redness, an accentuation of the brown spots, crusting, and an occasional bruise or small superficial blister (like a sunburn blister). 

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Conditions

Aging Of The Face
Aging of Lower Eyelids
Aging of the Forehead and Brows
Aging of Eyelashes
Aging of the Cheeks
Aging of the Neck
Aging of the Lips
Aging of the Mouth
Aging of the Chin
Aging of Eyelashes
Aging of the Hands
Aging Of Skin Colour
Aging Of Hair
​Aging of the Jowls
Aging of Men
Aging of the Skin
Aging of Veins and Vessels
Scars

Cosmetic

Facelift
Browlifts
Lower Blepharoplasty/Hammock Lift
Upper Blepharoplasty
Midface Lift/Hammock Lift
Necklift
Lips
Mouth
Neck Liposuction
Fat Transfer
Skin Resurfacing
Cheeks
J-PLASMA SKIN RESURFACING
J-PLAZTY FACE
Removal of Moles, Lesions, Tags, Cysts and Blemishes
Facial Implants
Otoplasty, Ear Pinning, or Bat-Ear Repair
​Complications?

Reconstruction

​Entropion
Acquired Ptosis
Ectropion
Congenital Ptosis
Blepharospasm
Anophthalmos and Microphthalmos
Thyroid Eye Disease
Enucleation and Evisceration
Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction
Symblepharon
Congenital Anomalies - Lid Disorders
Acne Rosacea
Trauma
Infections
Skin Tumors
Orbital Tumors

Non- Invasive

 Photorejuvenation
Aerolase Laser
Botox
Laser Hair Removal
Kybella
Juvederm
Chemical Peels
Fractional Carbon Dioxide CO2 Laser
XEOMIN ®
Voluma
Latisse Eyelash Treatment
Leg Veins and Spider Vein Treatment
Sculptra
Neck and Chest Cosmetic Concerns
Restylane
Dysport
Accent Radiofrequency
Microdermabrasion and Light Chemical Peels
Melasma
Fractional Resurfacing Lasers: Erbium lasers
Color and Texture Issues – Brown Spots on Face, Redness
Laser Tattoo Removal
Radiesse
Acne
​Permanent Cosmetic Makeup

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  • Home
  • Locations
    • Plastic Surgery Salt Lake City
    • Plastic Surgery St. George
  • Conditions
    • Aging Of The Face
    • Aging of Lower Eyelids
    • Aging of the Forehead and Brows
    • Aging of Upper Eyelids
    • Aging of the Cheeks
    • Aging of the Neck
    • Aging of the Lips
    • Aging of the Mouth
    • Aging of the Chin
    • Aging of Eyelashes
    • Aging of the Hands
    • Aging Of Skin Colour
    • Aging Of Hair
    • Aging of the Jowls
    • Aging of Men
    • Aging of the Skin
    • Aging of Veins and Vessels
    • Scars
  • Cosmetic
    • Facelift
    • Browlifts
    • Lower Blepharoplasty
    • Upper Blepharoplasty
    • Midface Lift/Hammock Lift
    • Necklift
    • Cosmetic Surgery for Men
    • Lip Lines
    • Lips
    • Mouth
    • Neck Liposuction
    • Fat Transfer
    • Skin Resurfacing
    • Cheeks
    • J-PLASMA SKIN RESURFACING
    • J-PLAZTY FACE
    • Removal of Moles, Lesions, Tags, Cysts and Blemishes
    • Facial Implants
    • Otoplasty, Ear Pinning, or Bat-Ear Repair
    • Complications?
  • Reconstruction
    • Acquired Ptosis and Dermatochalasis
    • Congenital Ptosis
    • Ptosis in Myasthenia Gravis
    • Blepharophimosis Syndrome
    • Entropion
    • Ectropion
    • Thyroid Eye Disease
    • Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction
    • Skin Tumors
    • Orbital Tumors
    • Blepharospasm
    • Pterygium
    • Anophthalmos and Microphthalmos
    • Enucleation and Evisceration
    • Exenteration
    • Symblepharon
    • Congenital Anomalies - Lid Disorders
    • Acne Rosacea
    • Trauma
    • Infections
  • Non Invasive
    • Photorejuvenation
    • Aerolase Laser
    • Botox
    • Radiesse
    • Restylane
    • Juvederm
    • Fractional Carbon Dioxide CO2 Laser
    • Fractional Resurfacing Lasers: Erbium lasers
    • Laser Hair Removal
    • Kybella
    • Chemical Peels
    • XEOMIN ®
    • Voluma
    • LATISSE EYELASH TREATMENT
    • Leg Veins and Spider Vein Treatment
    • Sculptra
    • Neck and Chest Cosmetic Concerns
    • Dysport
    • Accent Radiofrequency
    • Microdermabrasion and Light Chemical Peels
    • Melasma
    • Laser Tattoo Removal
    • Color and Texture Issues – Brown Spots on Face, Redness
    • Scars and Acne
    • Permanent Cosmetic Makeup
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    • Out Of State and Overseas Patients
    • Reviews
    • VIDEOS Patel Plastic Surgery
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