IPL in New Orleans, LA
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Contact UsWhat is IPL?
If you struggle with how your face appears because of dark spots or sun damage, Stalder Plastic Surgery can perform a skin examination at our New Orleans, LA office to see if you'll benefit from intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy. An IPL photofacial is a rejuvenating skin treatment for adult women and men with facial and neck hyperpigmentation issues. IPL may not be invasive, but it can be highly effective and create amazing outcomes. Dr. Mark W. Stalder uses intense wavelengths of light energy that heat the skin to ignite the natural regeneration process and increase collagen production. Over time, you should see a healthier layer with an improved tone and fewer spots.
What Are the Benefits of IPL?
It's not hard to see why IPL photofacials have become the treatment of choice for so many of our New Orleans, LA clients. Here are just a few of the benefits you can enjoy with IPL therapy at Stalder Plastic Surgery:
- Revitalizes the skin for an enhanced look and feel
- Neutralizes unwanted pigmentation and dark spots
- Treatments are quick, simple, and involve little to no pain or recovery
- Creates a more even, uniform skin tone
Am I a Candidate for IPL?
An IPL photofacial reaches the deeper layers of your skin to improve several complexion problems (particularly brown lesions and sun spots) with little or no recovery time. Ideal candidates for an IPL photofacial at Stalder Plastic Surgery may have many problems with their skin, such as rosacea, sun damage, brown spots (hyperpigmentation), rough texture, visible pores, flushing, freckles, melasma, sun and age spots, or spider veins. Dr. Mark W. Stalder will assess your skin to determine if you are a candidate for a photofacial during your private consultation.
How Does IPL Work?
IPL is performed inside our New Orleans office in about 20 – 30 minutes in our minor procedures room if no other treatments are performed. To prepare for the process, your technician will clean and dry the skin to be treated before protecting your eyes with special shields. The photofacial is administered using a handheld device that passes over the skin while emitting pulses of light energy. While most patients may have mild discomfort throughout the photofacial, it's usually tolerable for the quick treatment length.
What to Expect After IPL
IPL treatments do not require a recovery period. Immediately following your appointment, your skin may be red and swollen. This will subside on its own in several hours — it may be masked with makeup if you prefer. Our team recommends you apply a cream on the treated skin to decrease irritation and promote healing. It can also help to use an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medicine to help reduce swelling. Over the next 2 – 5 days, the blemishes that rested under the skin will rise to the surface and then start to flake away. It's crucial to protect your skin from the sun at all times after an IPL photofacial and to not pick at your skin. While you will have some visible results after your first treatment, your complexion will typically achieve ideal results after several photofacial treatments.
Schedule Your Consultation Today
You probably didn't think much about your skin when you had clear skin, but now that environmental damage like spots and other issues are developing, you now may be interested in how to fix your skin. We invite you to learn more about IPL photofacial treatments by calling our New Orleans, LA office and scheduling a skin assessment with Dr. Stalder. With photofacial treatments at Stalder Plastic Surgery, we can reach the deeper layers of your skin to help bring back a bright glow and a smooth complexion.
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How much does IPL cost?
Every patient case is unique, so your IPL cost will depend on your unique goals. Stalder Plastic Surgery offers monthly specials, and we take several payment methods. During your initial visit, your technician can estimate your cost and determine the number of treatments needed for optimal results.
How quick are the results from IPL?
Some results can usually be seen following one treatment, but the best results develop about one month after all your treatments. It is normal for your skin to see different responses following each session. You should notice fading of blotchiness, redness, and spots (age, brown, and sun).
What are the possible side effects of IPL?
You may experience mild, temporary side effects, like redness, swelling, blisters, bruising, or crusting. These fade in a few days. Your skin will be extra sensitive to the sun, and you should keep in mind that sun exposure will impact the results of the procedure. We also recommend using sunscreen to protect your skin and prevent problems like redness and spots.
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I can’t give enough thanks to Dr Stalder and his PA Megan. After a DMX to implant and a year of complications, they immediately developed a plan and I underwent a SHAEP FLAP procedure. The recovery from this surgery compared to the implants from another plastic surgeon was night and day. I knew right then I had chosen the right team this time. Megan is readily available by text for any questions or advice. I cannot say how grateful I am to this amazing team of medical professionals and a simple thank you is not enough. They gave me a quality of life back and I feel I am finally on a forward path. I highly recommend Stalder Plastics to anyone who unfortunately needs their services.
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When I decided to treat myself to a mastopexy for my 50th birthday, I asked some nurse friends who they recommended for a plastic surgeon. They both said they love and trust Dr Stalder and his team. His patients recover well, love their results, and have so much gratitude for Dr Stalder and his team. I am now among them!Without any pressure, Dr Stalder educated me about fat grafting to also add volume. I chose that option instead of mastopexy alone. I knew I’d love my results, but I didn’t fully appreciate how much of a perfectionist Dr Stalder is. He exceeded my expectations!Recovery was easy, results are beautiful, and I take every opportunity to refer people to Dr Stalder, so they can also have the best possible experience.
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