IPL treatments are performed using a handheld device that delivers a broad spectrum of light onto the skin’s surface. The wavelengths of light penetrate deep into the skin tissue to stimulate the cells beneath the skin’s surface, and triggers the body’s response to eliminates injured tissues and dead skin cells.

IPL treatments are typically administered in a series of 4-6 treatments performed at intervals of a minimum of 3 weeks. Spreading the treatment over this period provides a gradual improvement of the skin, minimal amount of adverse effects and preserves the important “no downtime” feature of the program.

IPL technology is based on the same principle as laser but emits a broad spectrum of pulsed light to reach several layers of the skin simultaneously, improving the texture, quality, colour and health of your skin.
It can treat multiple conditions simultaneously; including broken veins and capillaries, redness of the skin, age spots, and pigmentation.

In addition to improving uneven skin colour, sun damage, facial redness (Rosacea), and pigmentation, the heat energy stimulates new collagen production beneath the skin surface, firming and rejuvenating the skin. After a series of IPL treatments at intervals spaced 4 weeks apart the skin will appear more luminous, brighter and smoother.
Improvements can be seen 10 days following the first treatment and enhanced results can be seen with each subsequent treatment. The results continue to improve long after the treatment, as IPL stimulates your own natural collagen to rebuild and rejuvenate the skin.

The intensive light can cause slight swelling and redness in the treatment area, especially in areas where the skin is very thin or especially fragile.
However, any redness or soreness typically subsides within a few hours after the procedure.
In the rare cases where side effects do occur, postpone further treatments until after complete healing. The most common side effects are as follows:

• Discomfort – a hot sensation may last for up to an hour after treatment. A cold compress or icepack may be used if desired.
• Blistering – there is always a slight possibility of developing a crust or blister, this is superficial and does not result in any scarring.
• Change of pigment – hypo (lighter) or hyper (darker) pigmentation occurs when there has been exposure to sunlight before or after treatment. This must be avoided 3-4 weeks before and after treatment.
• Excessive swelling – immediately after treatment the skin may swell temporarily and should subside within hours but can last up to 7 days.
• Fragile skin – the skin at or near the treatment site may become fragile – avoid makeup and do not rub the area.
• Bruising – a bruise may appear on the treated area and can last from 5-15 days.

Before you can begin an IPL treatment you must undergo a patch test to determine how the skin will react and also to ensure there are no adverse reactions to treatment. If the patch test is satisfactory a session of treatment will follow.

It is important to protect your skin from direct sun exposure over the series of your treatments and it is highly recommended to use an spf30+ sunblock. Sun beds and sun bathing are to be avoided. Photo-rejuvenation treatments can be carried out all year round as long as you are not planning to be in full sun exposure immediately following a treatment.