IPL works very well for sun damage on the face, neck, chest and hands. However, the primary role of IPL is improving brown spots and blood vessels.
A common reason for dry skin on chest is dry skin resulting from a lack of moisture. Air conditioning units and central heaters dry out the air and are often factors in dry skin. Washing or bathing too often may also increase the dryness in your skin, reports the Mayo Clinic. Some women experience drier skin during pregnancy as well.
If your main goal is to improve wrinkle and scar then a different tool would be necessary. A new laser system has just entered the market after 25 years under development. The laser, Picosure, was released for the treatment of tattoos but with a special hand piece skin rejuvenation can be accomplished. The technique is termed Focus and can be used for many body areas and skin color types not previously helped by existing technology. IPL is one of the staples of improving discolorations in the chest- just make sure you are not tan before the procedure.
Improving texture of the decollete area often involves several modalities to provide the maximal benefit:. Ablative laser resurfacing- Fractionated C02 resurfacing or erbium at a lighter setting can help build up collagen. Fractora- RF needling can help improve the texture and collagen creation in the skin here. IPL- can help improve the brown spots and discoloration of the area.
Melanage or Cosmelan- Peels can help improve the appearance of the discoloration. Sculptra- Dilute Sculptra can help improve the texture of the skin and crepy appearance of the skin.Learn more. IPL can help with sun damage but this technology isvery superficial. I like to recommend Fraxel Restore for sun damage andwrinkles on the chest.The Fraxel Restore will resurface your skin improvingthe tone and texture while also stimulating new collagen production to helpwith the wrinkling.
Many patients see an improvement after one treatment but aseries of 3-5 done once a month would provide best results.It’s also important to use an anti-oxidant and an SPF50 every morning to help prevent future sun damage.Consult with a Board Certified Dermatologist to seewhat treatment is best for your concerns. BBL/IPL is a great laser treatment to address sun damage and pigmentation.
It can help with wrinkles, but if wrinkles are your main concern a stronger laser such as the micro laser peel or the CO2 laser may be better. The chest is a difficult area to treat but if BBL/IPL is administered by a trained professional under a doctor's supervision it can have great results. One treatment will not be enough. Most people need at least 4 treatments, 3-4 weeks apart to get the results they desire.
I suggest going for a consult to a medical facility and purchasing a package series to treat the face and chest. Sometimes if one area is treated, the adjacent area becomes more noticeable. Make sure you have a sunscreen with zinc as the 1st or 2nd ingredient.
Zinc provides the best protection available on the market.