Intense Pulsed Light in Myrtle Beach, SC
Refresh Sun-Damaged Skin
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Included Treatments
Spectrum Laser
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Session Length
1 Hour
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Required Sessions
1 to 3 Sessions
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Downtime
Minimal to None
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Recovery Time
1 Hour
Say Goodbye to Uneven Tone
When at-home skincare routines still leave you with redness, uneven tone, and dark spots that won’t fade, you might want to explore advanced treatments.
At La Bella MD, we use intense pulsed light in Myrtle Beach, SC, to help improve the look of discoloration and redness, so you can feel confident and youthful.
What We Can Address
Intense pulsed light (IPL) uses light energy to help your skin look clearer, brighter, and more balanced, all with minimal downtime.
Intense Pulsed Light Can Treat
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Sun damage
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Brown spots
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Freckles
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Redness
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Broken capillaries
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Rosacea flushing
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Uneven skin tone
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Acne bacteria
Are You a Match for Intense Pulsed Light?
Proper Timing
Intense pulsed light works best when your skin has not been recently tanned. We may postpone your session if you have sunburn or heavy sun exposure.
Medication & Health Review
Certain photosensitizing medications can affect your candidacy for IPL. Our team reviews your health history, medications, and skin condition before deciding whether the treatment fits your current needs.
Pigment and Redness
Our providers recommend intense pulsed light for patients with hyperpigmentation and broken capillaries. We customize your plan based on your skin tone and concerns.
The Intense Pulsed Light Process
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Arrival
Your intense pulsed light treatment begins with a review of your skin, sun history, medications, and treatment expectations. This helps us determine whether this light-based treatment can meet your aesthetic goals.
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Treatment
During treatment, your provider uses the Spectrum device, which gently emits light energy. As they move it over the skin, the energy targets visible pigment, creating a mild snapping sensation.
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Results
During the next few days, you might notice your sun spots darkening as they flake off and the skin renews. Your provider gives you aftercare and healing instructions for clear, glowing skin.
Ready to Get Glowing?
We can’t wait to learn all about you, your goals, and how we can help you achieve them.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Avoid heat
- Avoid heavy exercise
- Do not use exfoliants or harsh skincare products
- Wear SPF daily
Intense pulsed light, often called IPL, uses broad-spectrum light to target visible pigment and redness in the skin. Many lasers use 1 focused wavelength, while IPL sends multiple wavelengths into the skin.
Rather than focusing more on texture, scars, or wrinkles, like deeper resurfacing lasers, intense pulsed light in Myrtle Beach at our practice helps the skin renew itself for clearer, even tone.
After intense pulsed light, your skin might look pink or feel warm for a short time. Before your dark spots completely fade, they may darken and flake away, which is a normal part of the skin renewal process.
Some patients also notice mild sensitivity, especially in treated areas with redness or pigment.
To help your skin renew itself safely, follow the instructions our providers give you after treatment:
Your skin is sensitive and in an active healing state, so following these guidelines reduces irritation and helps prevent new discoloration. Across the next few months, the skin rebuilds and repairs, leaving you with a bright, glowing complexion.
Most patients tolerate their intense pulsed light sessions well. We like to describe the sensation as a quick snap, similar to a rubber band on the skin. You might also feel warmth as the light pulses into the skin.
The sensation can vary based on your targeted area, skin sensitivity, and the treatment intensity. If you need our team to adjust anything during your appointment for intense pulsed light in Myrtle Beach, we can make changes to keep you the most comfortable.
Yes, many patients pair intense pulsed light with other skin services for an all-encompassing approach to their aesthetic goals.
When we time treatments properly to allow healing and recovery in between, we can promote a graceful, intentional transformation.
After your intense pulsed light treatment in Myrtle Beach, our providers might recommend chemical peels, wrinkle relaxers, dermal fillers, and other skin services. We follow a specific scheduling cadence with any paired options to confirm your skin is ready and healed from any previous treatments.
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