The Best Complexion Treatments for Fall
As the UV index falls, we turn our attention once again to the complexion. Sun spots, redness, and other signs of summer may be showing on our skin. Treatments like IPL, Clear + Brilliant®, and microneedling can work synergistically to repair and revitalize our skin’s vibrancy.
When a refreshed, healthy complexion is the goal, we often recommend the following treatments in combination to compound their benefits.
IPL
IPL—or Intense Pulsed Light—is ideal for patients hoping to target signs of photoaging such as uneven tone, pigmentation, redness, enlarged pores, and dullness. IPL’s light energy is selectively absorbed by the targeted fine vessels or melanin that appears as pigment in the skin. This light translates as heat and, when absorbed by the skin, encourages a regenerative effect which works to reveal more vibrant, healthy skin. Because IPL stimulates collagen, it is also a wonderful preventative treatment.
This technology can treat both the face and body, including the neck, chest, arms, and hands.
Clear + Brilliant®
Clear + Brilliant® is a non-ablative, fractionated laser treatment that effectively addresses early signs of aging and photodamage, including pigmentation. It can lift brown spots, refine pores, smooth skin tone and texture, and soften fine lines. This surprisingly gentle resurfacing treatment is often performed in series at a 2-week frequency with just 12-24 hours of pinkness following each treatment. Our patients love this treatment because there’s little to no downtime, so they can quickly return to their daily activities. We love it because it’s safe and effective for most skin types and tones, including darker skin phototypes.
We often combine Clear + Brilliant® and IPL because the two work synergistically.
Microneedling
Microneedling is a convenient and versatile treatment that uses tiny needles to create a series of microscopic channels in the skin. This triggers the skin’s healing and collagen production processes. An increase in collagen means plumper, healthier skin with fewer pores, fine lines, wrinkles, and scars. It’s one of our personal favourite treatments for acne scarring, surface skin tone, and texture.
Like Clear + Brilliant®, microneedling is safe and effective for most skin types. Microneedling is also recommended for complexion maintenance all year long.
The ideal number of treatments
With each of these complexion treatments, you are likely to see results after even the first treatment. For ideal results, we typically recommend a series of three or more treatments about a month apart, followed by semi-annual or quarterly maintenance treatments. Some patients may require more treatments, especially when targeting a specific concern such as acne scarring. Our team will assist you in determining the ideal number of treatments for your unique concerns.
Combination treatments
We believe in the power of combination treatments. Each of these tools work together to harness cumulative and preventative effects over time. For example, an IPL Photorejuvenation treatment followed immediately by a Clear + Brilliant laser treatment is clinically proven to achieve greater improvements to pigmentation and skin tone in a combined session than a single session of both treatments performed weeks apart.
Every 360° plan developed at Humphrey Cosmetic Dermatology is designed for empowerment and confidence. We build highly individualized rejuvenation strategies to help achieve this goal. Whether you’re looking to reinvigorate your appearance, address specific concerns, or take small preventative measures, we’ll work together to build a 360° treatment plan that works for you. Contact us to start building your 360° plan today.
