The holidays bring all kinds of stress, including the anxiety of seeing family and friends again after what may have been a long separation. Sure, you miss them but let’s face it – those closest to us can oftentimes be the most critical as well. Which is why now is the perfect time to make sure you’re looking your very best for those long awaited reunions that holidays bring. Naturally nobody wants to show up to that big event looking plastic or unnatural. So what procedures will give you the most dramatic results in the shortest amount of time – without leaving you looking unreal? Refresh your look with these 3 cosmetic treatments For those wanting to look and feel their most confident this holiday season, there are three minimally invasive procedures that consistently provide great, natural looking results, with little to no downtime. In fact, for most, results will take effect immediately to 10 days after your procedure and leave you looking refreshed, just in time for that first welcome hug and the requisite once over. IPLIntense Pulsed Light treatment, sometimes referred to as a photofacial or photo rejuvenation, is one of most effective, non-invasive treatment you can have to revive the healthy look and feel of your skin. Not only does IPL help repair some forms of sun damage and hyperpigmentation, it also improves tone and smooths the epidermis by stimulating new skin growth, providing a more youthful, healthy appearance overall. IPL clinicians evaluate your skin and then customize your treatment to include the selection of an optimal wavelength to deliver intense broad-spectrum pulses of light, targeting the hemoglobin and melanin in your specific skin tone and condition. When these targeted areas absorb the light, they darken and the surrounding skin may appear pink. This effect can last anywhere from just a few hours to a few days. These newly darkened spots eventually flake off and fade, disappearing as a result of the body’s own natural rejuvenation response, revealing healthy fresh looking skin. IPL works optimally on light-to-medium tone skin and is best embarked on during the cooler, more overcast months, as patients receiving IPL must avoid the sun (as well as artificial tanners) while undergoing treatment. IPL is used to treat the following issues:
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