LASER TREATMENT AND PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY

INTENSE PULSED LIGHT THERAPY

IPL therapy consists of a series of 4 to 6 treatments in which a broad spectrum of light is transmitted through a small, smooth transparent handpiece gently placed over the skin. IPL passes through the top layer of skin (epidermis) and penetrates to the deeper layer (dermis) where blood vessels, pigment cells, and collagen are found. Because the epidermis is unharmed, the severe redness and peeling associated with traditional laser skin resurfacing is avoided.The gentle, non-ablative treatments can be used to treat the face, chest, neck and hands — virtually anywhere that sun damage shows. Intense pulsed light also reduces brown spots, erases broken capillaries, smoothes roughly textured skin, and diminishes flushing or redness of the face associated with Rosacea. IPL treatment is ideal for patients with active lifestyles as it requires no downtime and has a low risk of side effects.
Doctor Olson has over 15 years experience using CO2 lasers and has instructed other physicians in laser surgery and laser skin resurfacing for the past decade. She was awarded 2009 American Academy of Ophthalmology TEACHING AWARD for her work.
Jane Olson MD, Ophthalmic Facial Plastic Surgery. Doctor Olson is board certified and is fellowship trained as an oculofacial plastic surgeon. She is a fellow of the prestigeous American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) with fewer than 500 fellows nationwide. She was awarded 2009 AAO Teaching Award for her contributions to laser surgery.