Daryl K. Wednesday: a. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9 a. While it is impossible to become younger than you are today, Dr. Hoffman makes it easy to look younger with innovative skin rejuvenation treatments. To find out more, request your consultation online or call our office at Palo Alto or Campbell to schedule your appointment. The Elite MPX system allows for the use of different wavelengths so treatments can be customized.
Typically used for laser hair removal , the technology may also be used for IPL photofacials, which offer:. He is known for his warm approach, modern techniques, and exceptional results.
He takes pride in using his more than 20 years of experience in plastic surgery to offer advanced surgical approaches to the women and men he treats. Learn how he can help make your aesthetic goals a reality. In preparation for Fraxel treatments a topical anesthetic is applied to clean skin for 40 to 60 minutes. The Fraxel treatment typically takes about 30 minutes. For IPL treatments, gel and an integrated cooling system are used to ensure comfort.
Treatment time is usually about 30 minutes for IPL. While you will likely see some change after your first visit, optimal improvement usually requires 3 to 5 visits, which should be spaced about 4 weeks apart to allow for healing. Minimal recovery time is needed with Fraxel and IPL. Most patients can return to their normal activities immediately afterward. Treated areas often look like they have been mildly sunburned for the first day or 2. Recovery time following Fraxel and IPL treatments will vary depending on the intensity of the procedure.
IPL will usually cause age spots or skin lesions to darken and flake off within a few weeks following treatment. Once the recommended number of sessions is complete, Dr. Because Fraxel and IPL stimulate the deeper layers of skin, improvements may continue to appear gradually for 3 to 6 months after the final treatment.
