Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is a light based therapy that emits broad spectrum pulses of light instead of a single wavelength of light like a laser does. These pulses of light penetrate below the skin’s surface at different depths and treat either skin pigment (brown spots), blood vessels (redness), or both. The use of different wavelengths of light is why […]
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Brown discoloration on the face. A mask that never leaves. It’s the reason you slather on sunscreen and hide out under a hat. Melasma is a common skin condition found in many females and a small percentage of males. Its presence is characterized by brown and tan patches that occur on many parts of the face. It is thought that […]
Rosacea and Cosmetic Treatments Do you have red cheeks or a rosy complexion? Does the redness get worse when you sit in the sun, drink coffee or alcohol, or eat spicy foods? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, you may have a condition called rosacea. Rosacea is a skin condition of hyperactive facial vessels which can […]