IPL - Photorejuvenation
How does IPL Photorejuvenation work?Who is suitable for IPL Photorejuvenation treatment?
What does IPL Photorejuvenation Treat?
How is Photorejuvenation performed?
How many treatments are required?
How does IPL Photorejuvenation work?
IPL or Intense Pulsed Light is a treatment that can correct skin conditions such as skin imperfections, birthmarks, small red veins,rosacea, brown pigment, age spots and sun damaged skin.Back To Top
Who is suitable for IPL Photorejuvenation treatment?
Any woman or man who shows signs of aged or sun-damaged skin is a candidate for IPL photorejuvenation treatments. IPL cannot be performed during pregnancy or lactation, nor can it be done on recently sun-tanned or sun over-exposed skin. Similarly, topical fake tans need to be avoided for one month prior to treatment. After treatment patients will need to avoid sun exposure and use a sunscreen for at least 4 weeks post treatment.IPL creates a permanent reduction in the regrowing of hair following each treatment, the number of treatments required depend on several factors related to your specific hair and skin type.
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What does IPL Photorejuvenation Treat?
Skin conditions that may benefit from IPL photorejuventation include:- Pigment discolouration – freckles and age spots
- Mottled colouration
- Broken capillaries
- Red blemishes
- Rosacea
- Fine Lines
- Enlarged pores
- Coarse or rough skin
- Loss of skin tone and elasticity
- Sun damage
How is Photorejuvenation performed?
During treatment, a cold gel is applied to the target area and then a pulse of light which feels like a slight sting or pinch, similar to the snap of a rubber band is emitted from the Lumenis One handpiece. Generally no local anaesthetic is required and most people tolerate the treatment well. Each treatment takes about 30 minutes. In general, excellent long term results can usually be achieved with the convenience of no down time.Back To Top
How many treatments are required?
Initially, we recommend a course of 3 IPL photorejuvenation treatments at monthly intervals as this provides for gradual improvement with a very low risk. To further enhance your cosmetic result an AHA cosmetic skin peel should be performed 2 weeks after you ‘photofacial’ to clear all dead skin cells and debris. This will encourage skin cell turnover and improve skin tone and radiance. A daily protection must be maintained in the first week following the treatment when your skin is more sensitive. Depending on the number of skin conditions you are treating and the severity of each, further IPL skin treatments may be recommended to ensure excellent long-term results.Back To Top
