It is very important that the client terminate any antibiotic therapy before having Pulsed Light treatments for acne. Specifically, the client must not have taken Accutane 6 months prior to having the Pulsed Light treatments. Microdermabrasion and chemical peel treatments may be continued with the Pulsed Light therapy, but neither should be performed less than 3 days before a Pulsed Light treatment or sooner than 2 days after a Pulsed Light treatment.

Pulsed Light treatments are characterized by speed and convenience. Other options like drugs (antibiotics) and cleansing agents have several deficiencies. Drug therapy has several undesirable side effects. Frequently, acne bacteria develops resistance to drugs and people suffer uncomfortable side effects ranging from gastrointestinal distress to dryness of the skin.

The innovative Pulsed Light technology uses a specially filtered spectrum of intense light with wavelengths designed to kill the bacteria that causes acne. Other light energy is generated to reduce the inflammation associated with active acne in the treatment area.

Besides the obvious changes to the client's appearance, Pulsed Light provides a fast, convenient and affordable way to treat acne without any side effects.

Pulsed Light has been used commercially for a variety of cosmetic procedures for the last 2 or 3 years. It is light energy, just like a laser, but it is not a concentrated beam and it uses a wider range of the light wavelength spectrum. Lasers, used in other industries, were adapted for cosmetic procedures about 10 years ago.

These two treatment types are very similar in effect. However, our Palomar EsteLux uses a technology that removes hair up to 10 times faster than do lasers.

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technology is a treatment breakthrough that can correct a variety of benign skin conditions, such as facial skin imperfections, the signs of aging, birthmarks, unwanted hair, unsightly small veins, and other blemishes. It offers a safe, non-invasive condition and skin type, providing superior cosmetic results and outstanding satisfaction. This new procedure is called Photorejevenation.

Pulsed light systems and lasers are very similar and treat lesions in basically the same way. However, the process uses a new technology that removes lesions up to 10 times faster than lasers. Pulsed-light treatments can fit even the busiest person's schedule.

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy is an effective way to rejuvenate the skin, giving it a more youthful appearance. Light-based treatments use a less-intense, broader spectrum of light than lasers, but are effective in treating rejuvenation of the skin. Candela's Ellipse I2PL is the only light-based product that is built specifically to dual-filter light as it is absorbed, thereby generating more consistent results.

Pulsed-light systems and lasers are very similar and treat lesions in basically the same way. However, the RejuveLux process uses a new technology that removes lesions much faster than lasers.

Palomar Pulsed Light Systems use a new technology that removes lesions and hair up to ten times faster and more effectively .

Pulsed-light systems and lasers are very similar and remove hair in basically the same way. However, the Paolmar Pulsed Light Systems use a new technology that removes hair up to ten times faster than lasers.

No. The acne treatments we have reviewed on this site are offered as nutritional supplements and therefore do not require a prescription. There are other acne treatments out there that do require a prescription such as Accutane.

Our research indicates that the results seem to be fairly permanent in those who used the product for at least 6 months. Maintenance usage will probably be needed occasionally.

Yes, acne treatment can be combined with other technologies that improve the surface of the skin, such as microdermabrasion as part as an overall skin care regimen. Your Doctor can discuss the various options appropriate for you.

Some over the counter treatments include cleansers, benzoyl peroxide, and salicylic acid. Prescription medications include antibiotics, vitamin A derivatives, and oral contraceptives. Some dermatologists may prescribe acne medications such as Accutane to treat acne. If you have any questions about Accutane, please see the Accutane section of this web site. Your question will be referred to an attorney near you.

The Accunatural tablets do contain vitamin A and as such should not be combined with tetracycline-class antibiotics or Accutane without consulting your physician.

Light therapy, photodynamic therapy, laser therapy, and chemical peels are all being tried for the treatment of acne, with some initial success. See below for discussion of specific treatments. Because these treatments are new, you need to discuss all the treatment options with your doctor. Blue light therapy takes advantage of the fact that bacteria in the skin produce a product called porphyrin.

Intense pulsed light hair removal is a new and advanced, long-term hair removal method. A client sits or lies in a comfortable position, and then a technician glides a wand-like tool, or handpiece, over his or her skin. The handpiece emits a beam of specially filtered light, which is absorbed by the hair and converted to heat. This heat disintegrates the hair and disables the hair follicle. New hair growth will be delayed, and a percentage of hair may not grow back at all.

Intense pulsed light hair removal is faster, more comfortable, produces longer-lasting results, and can treat hair before it becomes visible. Additionally, hair grows back more slowly after intense pulsed light treatments and is thinner and lighter in colour.

In this procedure, an aesthetician moves a handheld wand over specific skin areas, focusing intense pulses of light onto the hair follicles. Pigments in the follicles absorb the light and convert it into heat that disables the cells responsible for growing new hair. Any area but that around the eyes may be treated. Legs and backs typically require less than 30 minutes. Hair in smaller areas - underarms, the upper lip or the bikini line - can be removed even more quickly.

I don't recommend it. There is no way of knowing how ingredients in other herbal supplements or treatments will interact with Prosta-Q. Even if the other therapy is considered "safe", it may interfere with the absorption of Prosta-Q, or block its actions in other ways. Furthermore, very high doses of antioxidants can lead to pro-oxidant effects. By combining high doses of multiple supplements, you may actually be producing the opposite and potentially harmful effect.

Intense pulsed light (IPL®) therapy is an advanced treatment used to correct an array of facial skin disorders. IPL® utilizes pulses of high-intensity light (not lasers) to improve the skin's appearance.

Intense pulsed light devices aren’t lasers, but they utilize the same principle of selective heating of the follicle to achieve hair removal. They can be an effective method but they may be more difficult to adjust than lasers and may require greater expertise on the part of the doctor.

Intense Pulsed Light technology provides long-lasting hair removal on any area of the body without damaging nearby tissue through the use of high-energy pulses of light. Home | Our Practice | Dr. O'Brien | Procedures | Testimonials | Photo Gallery | Office Policies | F.A.Q. | Directions | Contact Us | Terms of Use | Site Map Dr. John J. O'Brien, M.D., serving Tampa, Leamington, Dunedin, Brandon, Ruskin, Pinellas Park, Palm Harbor, Tarpon Springs, St.

Our Intense Pulse Light (IPL) laser technology is a treatment breakthrough that can correct or improve a variety of benign skin conditions, such as facial skin imperfections, the signs of photo-aging, birthmarks, unsightly small veins, red spots, brown spots, sagging skin, enlarged pores and other blemishes. It offers a safe, non-invasive solution that can be tailored to your individual condition and skin type. Multiple treatments are generally necessary and are spaced every 2 weeks. Dr.

Your technician or doctor will ascertain your comfort and if desired a topical anesthetic may be applied. After the treatment area is numb, a cold, soothing gel will be applied and a glass prism (pyramid) will then be placed over the gel and treatment area. An intense flash of light, or pulse, is flashed through the prism where it is directed at the treatment area to rid you of your complaints.