IPL treatment

IPL Skin Rejuvenation is a quick and highly effective way to improve skin tone while producing firmer, smoother and younger-looking skin.

Sun-damage, acne and other factors can cause pigmentation, age spots, red and uneven skin tones, resulting in a tired, aged complexion.

We use a Lumenis IPL system to deliver light energy to effectively treat the damaged layers of skin whilst avoiding damage to the surrounding tissues.

What Are The Benefits of IPL Treatment?

• Younger looking skin
• Reduction or removal of freckles and pigmented lesions.
• Reduces redness and visible blood vessels.
• Increased firmness.
• Reduces oily skin and breakouts.
• Improves Rosacea symptoms
• Improve dry eye

IPL delivers pulses of light energy.

This can be delivered to different depths within skin tissue, to act on melanin, ( responsible for skin pigmentation, sun spots,) or to close abnormal blood vessels ( such as with spider veins) or destroy hair follicles.

IPL heat delivery will also help regenerate collagen,leading to firmer, rejuvenated skin.

When is IPL not suitable for you?

• Recent sunburn
• Unprotected sun exposure or solarium use 4 weeks prior to treatment
• Application of fake tan in 2 weeks prior to treatment
• Pregnancy
• Light sensitive epilepsy
• History of keloid scarring
• History of skin cancer
• Lupus
• Melasma
• Severe dermatitis or eczema (within the treatment area)
• Active infections
• Herpes or cold sores (within the treatment area)
• Photo sensitising medication use in the 2 weeks prior to treatment

How many IPL treatments are necessary?

• Treatment of benign pigmented lesions generally requires 1-3 treatments performed approximately every 7-28 days or once all the darkened cells have sloughed off.
• A 70-90% reduction of pigmentation can be expected. Recommended skin care and strict sun protection help to maintain results for much longer. Visible improvements are seen with each treatment.
• Vascular lesions or diffuse redness generally require 3-4 treatments at weekly intervals to achieve the best results. This is so we can progressively destroy the vessels without damaging the surrounding skin.
• Best results are seen 3 weeks after the last treatment.
• IPL Photo rejuvenation treatments will also stimulate the production of collagen and many patients find that their skin feels firmer, smoother and looks clearer after a course of treatments.

How Do You Prepare Your Skin for IPL Treatment?

• Discontinue sun exposure 4 weeks prior to your treatment.
• Do not use fake tan for the 2 weeks prior to your treatment.
• Use your recommended active skin care and an SPF 30 daily in the 2 weeks prior.
• Avoid any other skin procedures (laser hair removal, peels, microdermabrasion etc) for 4 weeks prior to treatment.
• If you have dark hair in the treatment area, please shave the area around 8 hours before your IPL session.
• If you have a history of cold sores or herpes close to the area being treated, it is recommended that you take antiviral medication, 5 days before the treatment. The clinician will advise you at the time of your consultation.