Photofacial

Many women and men have an ideal image of youthful, taut skin with an even tone that they’d like to achieve. Fortunately, that ideal is more accessible than ever thanks to intense pulsed light (IPL) treatments at YES Medspa in Langley, BC. Performed under the supervision of our medical director Dr. Mathew Mosher, Palomar Icon MaxG IPL treatments help patients from Surrey, Burnaby, Abbotsford, and beyond reduce redness and fade pigmented and vascular lesions for clearer, smoother skin.

Looking beautiful begins with healthy skin. To discover how the Icon MaxG can renew your look, request a consultation at YES Medspa or call our office at (604) 888-9378.

Photofacial/Intense Pulsed Light Treatments can address

Sun damage concerns on all areas of the body, such as face, neck, chest, arms, back and hands.

Vessels and general redness/flushing rosacea to the face, neck, chest, décolletage.

Potential Benefits of IPL

Photofacial versatility is a major asset for many different forms of skin rejuvenation at our medical spa near Vancouver. We use the system to treat a range of skin conditions without damaging surrounding skin tissue. It’s especially effective for treating:

  • Pigmented lesions
  • Sun-damaged skin
  • Small surface vascular lesions
  • Rosacea features
  • Redness
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Photorejuvenation (IPL)
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Before & After ThreeForMe™ Case 411 Front View in Vancouver, BC
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This long-term patient had concerns about vessels and flushing to her lower face, and signs of aging around her mouth. She is an avid user of ZO Skin Health products and was happy with the results of her skin care program, but she wanted a bit more improvement of her concerns.Her Medical Aesthetician recommended an initial series of 3... Read More
Before & After Photorejuvenation (IPL) Case 216 View #1 View in Vancouver, BC
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This client was concerned about the appearance of sun damage on her face, neck and chest. A series of Photofacial and Photobody treatments were recommended. Visible results were achieved and this client was very happy with her results. She continues to notice improvements with regularly scheduled maintenance treatments and continu... Read More
Before & After ThreeForMe™ Case 406 Front View in Vancouver, BC
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This patient is a very active person who spends a lot of time outdoors in the sun. Over the years she started to notice the effects of the years of sun exposure and was looking for a solution to address her pigmentation, as well as texture and other signs of aging.A series of ThreeForMe was recommended to address her concerns. ThreeFor... Read More
Before & After ThreeForMe™ Case 364 Right Side View in Vancouver, BC
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This patient has been a skin care patient with us for a few years and was happy with the results of her medical grade skin care regime, but wanted to improve her complexion and address mild signs of aging.In her consultation with one of our Skin and Laser Specialists her options for treatments were reviewed with her. To address all of... Read More
Before & After Photorejuvenation (IPL) Case 270 Left Side View in Vancouver, BC
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This patient came to us bothered by her sun damage and was tired of covering up with makeup. Her goal is to stop wearing makeup and is wanting a younger looking complexion. A series of minimum 3 photofacial treatments was recommended to her. These photos were taken 4 weeks after her 2nd treatment and she still has one to go. We ar... Read More
Before & After Photorejuvenation (IPL) Case 120 Front View in Vancouver, BC
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This lady wanted to improve the overall condition of her skin. She had dealt with rosacea for most of her life and had not heard about treatments available for this. In order to address her rosacea and sundamage fotofacial treatments were done along with a good skin care program.After a series of treatments her skin tone was more even,... Read More
Before & After Photorejuvenation (IPL) Case 416 Front View in Vancouver, BC
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At YES Medspa, we pride ourselves in providing custom solutions for the individual needs of our patients; and sometimes we run into some interesting situations! This young patient from Aldergrove, BC had a breast augmentation with us in November 2021. At her 6-week follow up Dr. Mosher discovered that she had a network of red, smooth stretch... Read More
Before & After Photorejuvenation (IPL) Case 533 Left Side View in Vancouver, BC
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For this patient, the motivation to pursue Photorejuvenation (IPL) in Vancouver was rooted primarily in seeking to reduce facial redness and achieve a more even complexion. Keenly aware of how their skin's appearance could impact their overall self-confidence, they chose photorejuvenation as an elective medical procedure to address their conc... Read More

Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.

Can Photorejuvenation Be Used on Darker Skin Tones?

The IPL Photofacial is best suited to patients with lighter skin colors, but it can be safely used on brown skin as well. Lighter skin frequently shows the most dramatic changes and therefore often benefits the most from this approach. Darker skin has more pigment, which can interfere with targeting only the unwanted pigment clusters. Patients with darker skin also have a higher rate of developing unwanted side effects from laser skin treatments.

How IPL Works

Light-based treatments such as IPL and laser treatments target pigmented and vascular lesions, redness, and damaged skin cells without harming surrounding tissues. This is because the darker pigments of the skin absorb the energy and are damaged, eventually fading away. The procedure also triggers new collagen growth and the development of new skin cells.

The Icon MaxG attachment exceeds the capabilities of single-wavelength lasers and clears even deep blood vessels. It delivers low-energy light directly into the affected skin, safely and effectively. For vascular lesions, including spider veins, port-wine stains, and rosacea, light energy emitted by the Icon MaxG is absorbed by the blood, destroying the blood vessel. It gradually disappears, and the skin’s even tone is restored.

Icon MaxG treatments can be followed up at our medspa with other skin rejuvenation treatments. Dr. Mosher and our team can recommend services that may benefit you during a comprehensive skin consultation.

What to Expect

Patients who come to our medspa near Vancouver for IPL report that the quick treatments involve little discomfort. Numbing creams are rarely needed prior to these non-abrasive and non-invasive treatments.

What Can I Expect After a Photofacial?

No downtime is necessary following an IPL Photofacial treatment with the Icon MaxG system. Some patients have redness when they leave our office, but it diminishes by the end of the day.

ThreeForMe Laser Treatment

Unmatched Power,
Unrivaled Results

Our ThreeForMe approach to laser skin rejuvenation uses 2 types of light energy: the Palomar Icon™ MaxG™ and Palomar Icon™ 1540. This innovative laser treatment helps clear away some of the most common skin complaints without ablation or downtime. Learn more about how this combined approach can work for you.

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IPL Treatment Plan

We customize each treatment plan to meet the needs of our patients. Most pigmented lesions require 3 or 5 treatments before they fade completely. Many patients with uneven or spotty pigmentation or broken capillaries need only a single treatment. Rosacea usually requires ongoing treatment until the condition is completely resolved. Patients with fair skin usually need fewer treatments.

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