IPL Photofacial Medical Aesthetics Training

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), also known as photorejuvenation, is one of the first laser treatments you’ll learn during cosmetic laser training at National Laser Institute. IPL is an enduring and popular treatment, making it a key factor in becoming a successful cosmetic laser technician in the medical aesthetics industry.

How Does IPL Photofacial Work?

IPL Photofacial is a light-based treatment where cosmetic light and energy is targeted at the skin and absorbed by unwanted pigment. That pigmented skin is damaged by the light and heat energy, causing it to fade away while simultaneously stimulating collagen and elastin production for firmer, more youthful-looking skin.

No Post-Treatment Downtime

IPL Photofacial is a relatively gentle skin treatment. The light is absorbed by brown and red pigment in both the superficial and deeper layers of the skin — the epidermis and dermis. The surface heat coming off the device feels a bit like a sunburn, but top IPL tools feature chilled crystal for cooling and protecting the skin’s surface during treatment. When done correctly, these sensations fade within a few hours, and clients can go about their day with no downtime at all.

What Can IPL Photofacial Treat?

Once you become a cosmetic laser tech, you’ll be able to tell clients about the benefits of IPL photofacials and how it is an effective medical aesthetic treatment for reducing melasma, uneven skin texture, broken capillaries, large pores, acne scars, sun damage, age spots, fine lines, wrinkles and freckling.

IPL photofacials are also genuinely useful for rosacea. Interestingly, researchers have found a connection between rosacea and Demodex folliculorum, microscopic mites that naturally live on human skin and feed on dead skin cells and facial oils. When these mites die, they can release bacteria that irritates the surrounding glands and contributes to the redness associated with rosacea. 

Because mites can also live in pillows, bedding, carpets and curtains; regularly washing these items along with replacing pillows every one to two years can help minimize buildup alongside professional treatment. IPL photofacial treatments help reduce the appearance of rosacea while also helping to address some of the underlying bacterial activity within the skin.

Photorejuvenation Treatments Are Not Just Facials

Photorejuvenation treatments are commonly called “photofacials,” which leads many clients to assume IPL is a face-only treatment. Once you receive your laser technician certification, you’ll be able to use IPL photofacial treatments for problematic skin almost anywhere on the body. Some of the most common treatment areas you will begin to notice include the back, chest, neck, arms and hands.

Where Graduates Put This Skill to Work

Students who complete cosmetic laser training at National Laser Institute go on to launch careers in medical spas, plastic surgeon or dermatologist’s offices, day spas, gyms or even their own business. In every one of these environments, photorejuvenation technology can be used to treat a wide variety of skin concerns, making it one of the most versatile tools in a laser technician’s toolkit.

IPL Photofacial Training At National Laser Institute

Considering a career as a cosmetic laser tech? At National Laser Institute, we offer medical aesthetics training courses that can be completed in just two weeks. Our Comprehensive Laser Course is the most popular among students looking for the ultimate learning experience. During our course, knowledgeable instructors will teach you the most popular and in-demand laser treatments, like laser hair removal, body contouring, skin tightening, and laser tattoo removal.

The first half of the course is spent on didactic training, where you’ll learn facial anatomy, laser biophysics, tissue interaction, and patient care. The remaining days are spent on clinical hands-on training in our educational setting with a dedicated team that works around the clock to schedule clients for you to work on in clinicals. 

During hands-on training, you’ll watch live demonstrations and get the chance to perform these treatments yourself, gaining real-world experience in a medical spa environment.

By the end of the course, you’ll feel comfortable and confident administering IPL photofacials and other laser treatments for any skin type across a variety of medical aesthetic settings, including medical spas, physicians’ offices and other medical practices. 

You can also receive photofacial treatments yourself directly at National Laser Institute, the leader in the medical esthetics industry, performed by experts in the field.

If you’re interested in learning more about National Laser Institute’s course options, fill out our form today or give us a call now at 1-800-982-6817.