IPL Treatment In Nags Head

We recommend intense pulsed light photofacials to clients seeking non-invasive pigmentation correction for concerns like:

• Redness 
• Uneven skin tone
• Sun damage
• Spider veins on the face 

IPL photofacials work effectively for fair-to-medium skin tones; darker skin tones require evaluation.

Clients cannot receive IPL if they are currently pregnant or breastfeeding. Delay treatment if you have active skin infections, inflammation, open wounds, or severe acne on your face. IPL treatment in Nags Head is not recommended for patients with photosensitive conditions. 

To treat your healthiest skin, we recommend waiting 4 weeks after extended sun exposure or sunburn and 6 months after taking Accutane medication or blood thinners before you schedule your IPL treatment.

Unsure of your eligibility? Schedule a consultation with the BeachGlo team for personalized recommendations.

No, IPL photofacials are not recommended for darker skin tones. Darker skin tones have an increased risk of hyperpigmentation (dark spots) and hypopigmentation (light spots) after IPL treatment. 

Medium-to-olive skin tones may be considered eligible after a patch test performed on the back of the neck that allows us to monitor the skin’s response.

BeachGlo offers chemical peels or Exion Clear radiofrequency (RF) as treatments that target unwanted pigmentation safely for all skin tones.

The length of time you spend at your Lumecca IPL treatment in Nags Head will depend mostly on the size of your treatment area, but the average time spent treating an area is usually about 10 to 20 minutes.

IPL photofacials are minimally uncomfortable and require no numbing agent. You may feel a mild heat or tingling during your treatment. Lumecca’s sapphire cooling tip increases patient comfort.

However, pain level varies by individual. If you experience discomfort during your IPL treatment, notify your specialist immediately so they can adjust your care.

One session with our Lumecca IPL photofacial device can improve your complexion. In one to two weeks after your treatment, you will be able to notice a clearer, more even skin tone. Lumecca can provide great results in as little as 1 to 3 sessions, depending on the severity of your skin concerns.

The results from an IPL photofacial can last up to a year. With proper sun protection, skincare, and maintenance treatments, results can last even longer.

An IPL treatment in Nags Head creates controlled damage to the skin, making it more sensitive to UV radiation found in sunlight. UV exposure post-treatment can cause sunburns and new dark spots.

Avoid direct sunlight and excessive sun exposure for 2 weeks after your appointment. UV rays can also penetrate windows, so wear sunscreen outside and indoors. Reapply sunscreen every 2 hours.

Thermal energy from an IPL treatment in Nags Head breaks the unwanted pigmentation in the dermis into small pieces. These pieces rise to the skin’s surface and shed off when skin cells regenerate. But as pieces of pigmentation come closer to the skin’s surface, they look darker.

Dark spots may appear to “worsen” 1 to 2 days after your appointment, and most patients notice them beginning to flake off after day 3. The majority of the pigment sheds after 2 weeks.

Avoid picking or scratching dark spots after an IPL photofacial. Picking may cause hypopigmentation: when skin loses pigment, leaving white or light spots on the skin.

Avoid makeup application for 2 to 3 days following your IPL treatment in Nags Head. During this window, the body’s natural healing process is repairing your skin. Applying makeup may clog or irritate the skin, potentially slowing healing.

After 4 days, you may apply makeup again, but only if your skin doesn’t feel sensitive or irritated. Avoid beauty products with retinoids or harsh exfoliants for at least a week following your appointment.

An intense pulsed light treatment uses broad-spectrum light. Multiple wavelengths allow the IPL device to target multiple types of pigment for broad rejuvenation.

Laser therapy is usually more intense and concentrated, utilizing a single wavelength of light. Laser skin resurfacing removes the outer layer of skin, and some other lasers initiate deeper rejuvenation, but most lasers treat specific, targeted concerns.

Overall, IPL is usually gentler with less recovery time. However, due to its less intense nature, IPL may require more sessions than lasers do to create results.

At BeachGlo, our “triple threat” treatment series includes an IPL photofacial followed by radiofrequency (RF) microneedling and the Tetra CO2 CoolPeel laser.

Starting with an IPL treatment in Nags Head allows your aesthetic specialist to create controlled heat damage within the dermis, correcting skin tone and texture. Then, we use RF microneedling to further simulate skin health and healing, and finish with a CO2 laser treatment like CoolPeel.

This combination prompts the body’s natural healing process, stimulating collagen and elastin production to strengthen skin and restore elasticity.

A “triple threat” session has more downtime following the appointment, but yields more dramatic skin improvement. This combination of treatments may not be suitable for all patients. Schedule a consultation with the BeachGlo team to discover if our team recommends this regimen for you.