I don't hear that much about IPL these days. Is it still a useful treatment?
IPL (Photofacial) is very good for certain problems, but for some it's not an efficient procedure.
How to decide if IPL is right for you? First you have to understand what IPL can and cannot do and then match this with your skin problems.
IPL for Rosacea
Skin Problem
Is IPL Useful?
Sun-induced discoloration
(Red and brown)
Yes
Dull and sallow skin
Yes
Brown spots/Age spots
(Face Arms Chest and Hands)
Yes
Sagging Skin
No
Hair Removal
No
Erythemo (Redness) of Rosacea
Yes
Wrinkles
No
IPL is best at treating sun-induced color irregularities that, depending on genetics and the amount of sun exposure, may first appear in individuals as early as the mid 20's, but usually in the early to mid 30's. These brown spots, broken capillaries (telangectasias), and spotty red blushes cause the skin to look older
- chronically sun damaged skin also becomes dull and sallow looking.
The skin of a child is bright and clear, not dull and sallow.
If you are concerned with irregular brown and red
discoloration of the skin (dyschromias), redness from
Rosacea, if your skin has lost its glow and become dull, or if you want to stop wearing foundation makeup to smooth out the color of your skin, IPL
may be for you These are the skin changes that IPL is best at correcting.
It is not good at removing or even reducing wrinkles. It does not treat sagging skin, and it does not replace the facial volume loss, or deflation, that we all experience with
aging.
If you are more concerned about wrinkles, sagging skin and facial deflation, you may want to
investigate procedures such as Thermage, DeepFX, or dermal
fillers.
As with most medical treatments, the choice of IPL has to be individualized for optimal results.
Botox is the #1 nonsurgical treatment in the
world.
Botox works by turning off the signals to the muscles
used for habitual expressions. Most often used to soften
frown lines and those muscles used in angry expressions,
Botox can actually be used in many areas of the face
such as in the corner of the eye area to diminish crow's
feet, above the mouth to soften vertical wrinkles, in the
neck to reduce the bands created by the platysma muscles.
Most all "expression-caused" wrinkles and facial tensing can
be helped with Botox. Wrinkles caused my aging and sun
damage are best treated with dermal fillers.
Hyperhidrosis is a terrible
affliction as anyone who suffers from excessive sweating
will confirm.
The FDA has approved Botox for the treatment of
hyperhidrosis. Injected into the skin under the arms, in the
palms of the hands and in the feet, Botox has proven to help
normalize sweating for 6 months or longer.
Botox for Happiness?
Botox has a number of medical uses with new ones being
added. In a recent study in Britain, Botox users indicated
they were happier while Botox was "at work". That stands to
reason as persistent negative facial expressions affect us -
and those around us - negatively.
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Looking Your Best Seminar
May 6, 2009 - Our Seminars Resume
Join us at the La Jolla Cosmetic Laser Clinic on the evening
of May 6th beginning at 6 PM.
La Jolla Laser Patient - Thermage for Tummy Tightening
Summer's
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Is Your Body Ready for Summer?
Send saggy skin and cellulite on their own
vacation. Learn how Thermage works, for whom and how our
special techniques have won us more Thermage Awards than any
other practice in San Diego County.
Seminar Specials
• Botox $9 per unit - has to be administered the same day
• Additional 10% discount for all seminar attendees for
(Thermage, Fraxel, IPL)
Health News Digest - In Tough Times, You Can
Still Put Your Best Face Forward
This article has some very revealing comparisons on the
costs of surgical vs non-surgical procedures. In
review, we noticed our price levels are significantly more
affordable than "average."
Dr. Nasrin Mani is the Founder and Medical Director of La
Jolla Cosmetic Laser Clinic. Dr. Mani has over 18 years'
expertise with precision laser procedures. As a member of
the elite Bioform Medical Education Faculty, Dr. Mani
functions as a training physician for medical colleagues who
wish to learn injection techniques for Radiesse. She is a member
of the following professional organizations.
•The American Society of Laser,
Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS)
•The San Diego County Medical
Society
•American Society of
Retinal Specialists
• American Academy of
Ophthalmology (AAO)
•Thermage Pinnacle Award recipient for 2007, 2008
and 2009
•Bioform Medical Education Faculty (Radiesse)
"When it's your skin, nothing but the safest and most
carefully selected treatments are acceptable.
As a woman who is
experiencing the aging process myself, I'm acutely aware of
the subtle differences that affect my sense of self-esteem
and self-confidence.
It is my goal to help you take
renewed pleasure in your appearance and enjoy ongoing
skin health. "
This award is given to a very select number of physicians in
the country who have achieved the most significant clinical
results in skin tightening for their patients.
Already a 3-time Pinnacle winner, this makes Dr. Mani the
only cosmetic physician in San Diego to claim all four of
these awards.
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Suite 102
La Jolla, Ca. 92037
(858) 454-2700
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