IPL in NYC

Name: IPL
Brand: Westreich
Rating: 4.7 (114 reviews)

Intense pulsed light (IPL) is a breakthrough therapy for treating hyperpigmentation. With a quick, safe, and effective treatment, IPL in NYC fades sunspots, freckles, and blotchy pigmentation, leaving you with an even skin tone. You don't need to take time out from your busy schedule to recover.

IPL Overview

What Is IPL?

Our Lumecca IPL device from Inmode uses a broad spectrum of wavelengths of light to gently treat your skin. The light energy enters skin layers, reaching the melanin (the brown pigment in your freckles and dark spots). IPL heats and destroys the melanin, which is then shed naturally. While treating your hyperpigmentation, IPL also stimulates the skin’s fibroblasts, a specialized type of cell that produces collagen and regulates wound healing. The production of fresh, natural collagen leaves you with smoother skin, refines your pores, and softens wrinkles and lines in the most natural way.

Who Is a Good Candidate for IPL in NYC?

IPL treatments are the ideal treatment if you see the signs of sun-damaged skin and want to be left with an even skin tone. Fair skin typically responds best to IPL, and very dark-skinned people are not candidates for IPL. You may be a candidate for IPL if you have any of the following:

Dark freckles
Sunspots
Blotchy freckles or irregular pigmentation
Melasma
Broken capillaries

What Are the Benefits of IPL?

Sun damage and hyperpigmentation leave you looking older and blotchy. When your facial skin is free from hyperpigmentation and photodamage, you will see a remarkable improvement in your overall appearance. The added benefits of IPL enhance its anti-aging effects. The main target is hyperpigmentation and sun damage, but IPL in NYC has several additional benefits:

Improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
Minimizes large pores
Reduces rosacea and broken capillaries
Can improve acne and acne scars
Reduces skin redness
Boosts collagen and elastin production
Can be used on face, neck and chest
Gentle treatment that causes minimal damage to your skin
There is no downtime, and makeup can be applied immediately after your IPL treatment

Schedule a Consultation

Before Your IPL Treatment

If IPL is advised based on your skin type and concerns, your appointment will be scheduled. IPL works best on fair skin, so avoid tanning or sun exposure for several weeks before your treatment, including tanning beds and tanning creams. During the weeks leading up to your treatment, avoid any skin products containing vitamin A acids, such as Retin-A, Accutane, and alpha-hydroxy acids. Dr. Westreich will ensure you are prepared and understand how to get the most out of your IPL treatment.

What Can I Expect During IPL?

Dr. Westreich will begin by providing protective eye shields and then applying a cool gel to the treatment area. Your treatment will take approximately 20 to 30 minutes. Moisturizer and sunscreen are applied immediately after your IPL treatment.

What Will Recovery Be Like After an IPL Treatment?

After your IPL treatment is complete, you are free to return to your regular activities. For a few hours, you will probably experience some patchiness or skin redness, usually resembling a mild sunburn. Your sun spots and freckles may initially appear darker. This is a good sign that the broken-down melanin is rising to the surface of your skin. After three to seven days, the darker areas will begin to flake off, revealing fresh new skin beneath. For best results, avoid touching or picking at the treated area, moisturize frequently, and ensure you protect your skin from the sun.

How Much Will My Treatment Cost?

You may achieve the results you want after one session, but for most people, three to four treatments will produce optimal results, depending on the severity of the skin flaws being addressed. The series of IPL treatments are performed at about one-month intervals. The cost of your IPL treatment will depend on the size of the area being treated, as well as the number of IPL treatments you need. During your initial consultation, Dr. Westreich will advise you of the number of treatments likely needed to achieve the results you envision.

Why Choose Dr. Westreich for IPL in NYC?

What sets Dr. Westreich and his team apart is their approachable, patient-centered care combined with an expert understanding of facial aesthetics and advanced skin rejuvenation. Under Dr. Westreich’s guidance, his skilled team performs IPL in NYC with precision and artistry, customizing each session to your unique skin tone and concerns to reveal a naturally radiant, even complexion.

Earned his M.D. with honors in Cell Biology Research from New York University School of Medicine
Completed specialized training in Facial Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City
Serves as an Assistant Professor at SUNY Downstate Medical Center; holds hospital privileges at Lenox Hill and Mount Sinai
Named a Castle Connolly and New York Magazine Top Doctor in Facial Plastic Surgery for ten consecutive years
Former President of the New York Facial Plastic Surgery Society
Member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, American Academy of Otolaryngology, New York Facial Plastic Surgery Society, and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons

To learn how Dr. Westreich and his team can refresh and restore your skin with IPL, schedule your personalized consultation today.