- Board Certified plastic surgeon with extensive training in updated cosmetic surgery procedures.
- Office in downtown Birmingham, Michigan.
- Treated many distinct and prominent personalities whose looks are of high importance to their public persona.
- Trained both in the United States and abroad.
- Well respected and admired for his cosmetic artistic abilities in rhinoplasty and facelift procedures.
- Special interests include circumferential calf and ankle liposculpture and limited/mini face lift.
- Society Member of American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Turkish Society of Plastic Surgeons, American College of Surgeons, Michigan State Medical Society and Oakland County Medical Society
We all want clear vibrant skin, but nature has a way of sabotaging us with frustrating imperfections, especially as we age and sun damage accumulates. Fortunately, skin rejuvenation techniques have advanced beyond the painful procedures of the past. Our Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) photofacial system offers comfortable and effective photofacials for the treatment of sun damage and visible veins.
Dr. Karaca, one of the top plastic surgeons in Michigan, is ready to help you rejuvenate the problem areas of your skin.
IPL uses short bursts of high energy light to penetrate into the skin and correct a variety of abnormalities rejuvenating the skin. It has been used to effectively treat the redness associated with rosacea, removal of broken facial veins and brown spots associated with sun damage. One of the advantages of IPL laser treatment is that it is non-ablative and non-invasive, meaning it does not involve surgery or destruction of the skin. IPL is similar to laser therapies in that it uses a beam of light to target pigmentation and wrinkles and eliminate them with heat. However, instead of using just one color, or wavelength, of light, IPL uses a range of wavelengths. This gives IPL the ability to adjust how deep in the skin the light goes and what structures it targets. Different structures in the skin absorb different wavelengths of the light more effectively. This prevents the use of excessive laser energy and damage to other layers of the skin.
IPL treatments typically involve three to five visits spaced three to six weeks apart. The procedure takes about 20 minutes and patients can return to their normal routine immediately. IPL infrequently causes some side effects including mild discomfort during treatment or skin turning pink and freckling. Mild swelling and soreness immediately after the procedure may occur. IPL Side effects are minimal and typically fade within two weeks of the procedure.
REGAIN YOUTHFUL, GLOWING SKIN
WITH A PHOTOFACIAL TREATMENT |
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PROBLEM AREAS
- Face
- Chest
- Neck
- Hands
- Arms
TARGETS
- Brown Spots
- Spider Veins
- Rosacea
- Broken Capillaries Photo Damage
Are you interested in IPL photofacial treatments? Feel free to call us at our Birmingham. MI office to schedule an initial consultation about our IPL treatment, inquire about cost, or other questions. You can also click on the GenBook icon on the right to easily schedule online right now. We'll be glad to have the opportunity to inform you.
TOP QUESTIONS INTENSE PULSED LIGHT
What is Intense Pulsed Light Therapy?
IPL Therapy uses short but high intensity bursts of light to target various layers of skin. It can be used for surface veins, hair reduction and photorejuvenation.
What conditions does IPL treat?
IPL is very versatile and treats a wide range of problem areas including: rosacea, broken capillaries, freckles, sun damage, wrinkles, scars and acne.
Where does IPL treat?
IPL can treat the face, chest, neck, hands and arms.
How does IPL work?
IPL laser machines use a specific wavelength (or color) of light to reach a specific depth within the skin. The wavelength is adjusted according to what is being treated.
How long does the procedure last?
IPL sessions can be as short as 15 minutes or as long as 2 hours. The duration of IPL therapy
depends on the condition and area being treated. Dr. Karaca will discuss with you the details of the
procedure during your consultation.
How many IPL treatments are needed?
IPL treatments typically involve three to five visits spaced three to six weeks apart at our Birmingham MI office.
Does it hurt?
Patients often describe the pulses as a hot pinprick or the flicking of an elastic band. Any discomfort
is temporary and there is no lasting pain.
Is IPL photofacial safe?
IPL is a safe, non invasive procedure with few minor side effects.
Is there any downtime?
There is no recovery time after the procedure, however, immediately after the IPL treatment, there may be slight reddening of the skin.
Who should not have Intense Pulsed Light Therapy?
People who are prone to keloids or excess scarring, hyper- or hypopigmentation, and are dark-skinned, darkly tanned or do not react well to burns may not be a candidate for IPL. Only a qualified doctor, like Dr. Karaca, or dermatologist can determine if you are eligible for treatment.
