Sun Damage, Rosacea, and Redness

Frequently Asked Questions about Treatment with CostCare​

Feel confident again by reducing the appearance of freckles, sun spots and redness. Treatment from CostCare can shrink pores and improve texture, giving your skin a brighter complexion.

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Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) – is a laser device that delivers different wavelengths of light and frequencies so it can target various layers of the skin.  Different wavelengths can  target brown pigmentation (melanin) and redness (heme). Other wavelength of light can target deeper tissues to treat wrinkles and unwanted hair. 

 

The MaxG is the IPL laser that targets brown discoloration so commonly seen with sun damage as well as red areas seen with rosacea and flushing. We use a melanin reader that measures the amount of melanin in your skin.  This allows us to customize the settings for your treatment to maximize your results. 

Uneven skin pigment

Facial vessels and veins

Rosacea

Sunspots

Hemangiomas

Everyone is different but even one treatment can be highly effective.  People with extensive sun damage may need 2-3 treatments.  You can keep your skin looking fresh and free of skin blemishes by continuing a once yearly maintenance program.

    • Face
    • Neck
    • Upper chest
    • Back of hands. 
    • Full face    $315
    • Neck    $299
    • Upper chest     $299
    • Back of both hands        $249
    • Partial face     $265
    • Nose and spot treatment     $125
    • 3 for Me    $700  (combined with the 1540-Fractional laser will treat sun damage, redness and wrinkles all in one treatment session)

We will have you arrive 30 minutes prior to your appointment so we can apply numbing cream to your face.  You will receive a text or email two days prior to your appointment reminding you of your appointment time. That is the time of your procedure. You will need to arrive 30 minutes prior to the time of your appt. When  you receive a text or email reminding you of your 2:00 appt, then you should arrive at the clinic at 1:30.  If you arrive at 2:00, we will not be able to apply the numbing cream.

The procedure can still be performed but without the benefit of the numbing cream (even without numbing cream, the treatment is more than tolerable.)  We will then apply some oil to your face and begin the treatment. The treatment takes about 10-20 minutes depending on the areas being treated.

The laser has a snapping sensation and the pain level is typically rated about 4-5/10 by patients.  Once the treatment is completed, we have you apply a refreshing cooling roller to your face to help decrease redness.

We do sell a Biocellulose Recovery Mask for $20 that you can apply at home anytime after your treatment that will help to jumpstart the healing process and improve comfort.  (By the way, these masks can be used anytime and a wonderful way to unwind at the end of a stressful day.)

Your face will most likely be red immediately after the treatment.  That redness can last for 2-3 days.  You can wear a light moisturizer and some makeup after the treatment.  You do not want to warm up your face for the first 48 hours after your treatment or until the redness is gone. 

Therefore, you should not do any vigorous exercise or use a sauna or hot tub during this time. You need to avoid direct sun exposure for 4 weeks following the treatment and best to wear #50 sunscreen at all times. 

You can have the treatments done as often as every 4 weeks.

With patented cooling technology, the MaxG ensures that your skin stays at a comfortable temperature throughout your treatment session. The laser pulse can have a snapping sensation.  Average pain level has been rated at a 4-5/10.  Numbing cream is applied to the skin 20-30 minutes prior to your procedure help with comfort.

    • People who have been in intense sun 4 weeks prior to or plan to be in intense sun 4 weeks after their treatment should wait as there needs to be an 8-week window of minimal sun exposure when planning to have this treatment performed.
    • People cannot be on chemotherapy or have had radiation therapy within the previous 6-9 months prior to treatment.  But,,,,, when you are ready – please let us know so we can give you a celebratory REMISSION discount for your first treatment!
    • People cannot be on Accutane 6-12 months prior to treatment.
    • People with a seizure disorder cannot have IPL treatments performed.
    • People cannot be on prednisone 2-4 weeks prior to treatment.
    • People on anticoagulation medication or coumadin must be off 1-2 weeks prior to treatment. This does not include aspirin or anti-inflammatories.
    • People who are prone to keloid formation from as little as a scratch cannot have IPL treatments performed.
    • People cannot be on antibiotics 2-4 weeks prior to treatment. If you are on antibiotics for acne, you would need to stop them 2 weeks prior to the procedure.

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