Limelight IPL

In preparation for the consultation it is important to let us know if you have a history of herpes simplex cold sores, so that we may prescribe an oral antiviral to take as an adjunct to treatment to prevent an outbreak. For your first treatment, discontinue any retinoids (retinol, Retin-A) for a week prior. Dr. Sherber will then advise you on this for future treatments based on your skin’s response. It is also critical that the skin not be suntanned or self-tanned prior to any laser, light, or energy treatment. For laser hair removal, all areas to be treated must be shaved prior to your appointment, with no waxing or tweezing in between sessions. If you have had prior laser hair removal, it is helpful for us to receive those records to review.

During the consultation, our team will take high resolution photographs for your record so that we can observe the results of your treatment with accuracy. We will then ask you about your medical history, including current medications and any prior procedures. Medications and conditions that can cause photosensitivity may be contraindications for this procedure, as can heat-sensitive pigmentary concerns such as melasma. Dr. Sherber will talk with you about your specific goals and customize a treatment plan for you that might include skincare, Botox, other injectables, laser treatments, and skincare products. Areas that we typically treat are the face, neck, hands, and chest.

In preparation for the consultation it is important to let us know if you have a history of herpes simplex cold sores, so that we may prescribe an oral antiviral to take as an adjunct to treatment to prevent an outbreak. For your first treatment, discontinue any retinoids (retinol, Retin-A) for a week prior. Dr. Sherber will then advise you on this for future treatments based on your skin’s response. It is also critical that the skin not be suntanned or self-tanned prior to any laser, light, or energy treatment. For laser hair removal, all areas to be treated must be shaved prior to your appointment, with no waxing or tweezing in between sessions. If you have had prior laser hair removal, it is helpful for us to receive those records to review.

During the consultation, our team will take high resolution photographs for your record so that we can observe the results of your treatment with accuracy. We will then ask you about your medical history, including current medications and any prior procedures. Medications and conditions that can cause photosensitivity may be contraindications for this procedure, as can heat-sensitive pigmentary concerns such as melasma. Dr. Sherber will talk with you about your specific goals and customize a treatment plan for you that might include skincare, Botox, other injectables, laser treatments, and skincare products. Areas that we typically treat are the face, neck, hands, and chest.

IPL treatments are comfortable and typically do not take a great deal of time to perform. A Limelight IPL treatment session does not require the use of a topical anesthesia, however this can be offered in some cases, depending on the area being treated.

Once the targeted region has been prepared, a handpiece is used to precisely and evenly deliver the energy to the area. The treatment feels like rubber band snaps, however we use a cooling gel to optimize comfort during treatment. We often only need to use one pulse on each spot. Once the treatment is complete, patients can often return to their daily schedule, depending on the intensity of the procedure.