I discovered this clinic through Groupon and I'm so glad that I took a chance coming here.
I purchased a deal for a series of IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) treatments, but to be honest, I wasn't entirely sure it was going to be worth it. I've had IPL treatments in the past at other places and never felt they were very effective. But my dermatologist was recommending a combination of IPL and microdermabrasion to combat redness I've been experiencing from rosacea in the past few years. So when I saw the Groupon for IPL at an actual laser clinic, I figured I'd try it out.
My initial package was for a series of four treatments. Most places suggest a series of 4-6 treatments, and this clinic was no different in that regard. Where they do stand out from other clinics, is in the quality of the service provided. During my first appointment, I noticed a big difference in the whole experience right away.
The technician really took her time to look at my skin and discuss my concerns, and she really seemed to want to help me. Other places I've been to in the past have done treatments, and then quickly moved on to up-selling on products or additional services. At LS Laser Clinic, I've felt like the end result is just as important to them as it is for me. They do carry the Dermalogica line of skin care, but I've never been pushed to buy anything. I will likely purchase the calming gel, though, as it's very soothing after IPL.
If you've never had it done before, the treatment feels like a rubber band snapping against your skin. Actually, more like a rubber band made of molten steel. Just kidding. I guess it depends on your tolerance level, but I've had IPL treatments in other places that could be described as mildly uncomfortable at most. But here, it's pretty intense. Maybe the equipment is better, or the treatment is more thorough than other places, I don't know. But for me, it's quite painful and my face is usually puffy and quite red after. While the redness goes away within an hour or two, the swelling can last for a couple of days for me. I have quite sensitive skin, though, so my results may not be typical.
So it's been several months since I started going here and I'm now on my second series of treatments. I waited to write a review until I could see serious results. While I could see drastic improvements after my 3rd treatment, I knew it would be better to wait at least until my 6th treatment to really see a change. I honestly can't believe the difference in my skin since my first appointment. The technician, Faezeh, took photos in my first appointment and it's amazing how much better my skin looks - both skin tone and texture - since that first visit. I still have two more sessions, but I'm absolutely thrilled with the improvement so far.
I highly recommended LS Laser Clinic to anyone who is looking to improve their skin using IPL. They do provide other services, but I can only comment on what I've actually experienced with IPL. read more