A hint of pink on your forehead and cheeks can make you look youthful and give your skin a beautiful tint. A temporary rush of flushing across your cheeks can be charming. But some people experience skin that takes on a red hue that doesn’t go away, making their complexion uneven and giving an appearance of skin in distress.
There are treatments that can help even out your complexion and reduce unusual redness. One of the most popular options is known as a photofacial. The clinical name for a photofacial is intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment, and it’s one of many options on offer by the team at Her Secret MedSpa in Mamaroneck, New York.
A number of different things can cause your facial skin to take on a red hue. Sunburn and windburn are common causes of temporary skin redness. If you’ve spent too much time in the sun or extreme cold, your skin will likely look more pink or red than normal for a short while. It usually takes just a week or so for skin to return to its normal color.
Contact dermatitis, allergic reactions, and shingles are also possible causes for facial redness. The best way to resolve these types of skin discoloration is to treat the underlying condition.
Rosacea is one of the most common causes of flushed, abnormally red facial skin. While there is no treatment that eliminates rosacea, IPL photofacials can absolutely lessen redness and even out your skin tone. This treatment can also be a good fit for redness brought on by lupus, an autoimmune condition.
Photofacials can also lessen redness brought on from acne by reducing the bacteria that contribute to breakouts and smoothing acne scarring.
An IPL photofacial uses multiple wavelengths of controlled light that penetrate into the outer layers of your skin. This light is attracted and absorbed by the darker areas of pigment in your skin. Heat is created in those specific areas, which triggers your body to launch a swift healing response.
Photofacials break apart concentrations of pigment, which your body then processes and clears from your system. New collagen and elastin is created in the weeks following treatment sessions, which serves to tighten and smooth your skin. That makes IPL photofacials an outstanding investment, as you can address more than one issue at the same time.
In addition to reducing facial redness, IPL photofacial treatments can improve a number of other common skin issues. Some examples include:
IPL photofacial treatments are not painful, and there’s no need for downtime after sessions. Many people come in for treatment and then return to their normal daily routines immediately after their appointment.
If you’re curious about how IPL can help you get rid of unwanted facial redness or improve the overall look of your complexion, we’re here to provide more information. You can schedule a personalized consultation at Her Secret MedSpa online or by phone to receive all the details you need to make an informed decision about your care.
