Treatments
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Skin Rejuvenation Therapy
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) skin rejuvenation therapy is a safe, effective and versatile treatment improving the appearance of many skin issues. It is non-invasive, gentle on your skin and pain-free.
IPL is a light therapy that is suitable if you are suffering from: birthmarks, live acne, hyperpigmentation, broken blood vessels, brown spots, liver spots, age spots, discoloured skin, wrinkles, freckles, rosacea, scars, and spider veins.
It is also perfect to rejuvenate your skin with results in tone, texture , and increase in collagen!
The Intense Pulse Light (IPL) system delivers a precise amount of light energy to the skin, which means that collagen production is stimulated while causing blood vessels under the skin to contract. This is a treatment that is used to treat a variety of benign skin conditions, such as photodamage, broken capillaries, pigmentation or other blemishes.
Best for
- Improving Skin Tone, Texture and production of fresh collagen
- Treating pigmentation, discolouration, redness and broken capillaries
- Calming and repairing acne skin
IPL is an effective rejuvenation treatment using light therapy to break down melanin in the skin, reversing pigmentation and creating an even skin tone. IPL is also used to effectively treat acne and breakouts, destroying bacteria and calming inflammation.
What is IPL – Intense Pulsed Light Treatment?
IPL is a non-invasive light-based technology used to remove unwanted hair and improve many skin conditions. Such conditions as age spots, sun spots, freckles, superficial capillaries and other unsightly discolouration of the skin can be eliminated using this technology. IPL is also incredibly effective for those of us who suffer from facial redness and can even stimulate fibroblast causing increased collagen production in your skin for a more natural, lively, healthier looking you!
How does IPL work?
A fully trained therapist will apply a specially designed hand piece to your skin and generate an intense pulse of light which will be absorbed by targets in your skin. The light delivered from the hand piece is delivered at high intensity during a very short period of time. It is this rapid discharge of light that provides the high energy levels required for each IPL treatment to be effective!
Hair Removal Treatments
IPL hair removal treatments are easy, painless and quick solution to unwanted hair and can be successfully used on the body or the face. Usually a course of 6 – 8 treatments is required to achieve optimal result, but once you’ve completed your treatment cycle, you can look forward to a lifetime of smooth skin with only the occasional maintenance treatment. Compare that to the cost and hassle of a lifetime of waxing.
Pigmentation Correction
Whether born with them or acquired over the course of a lifetime, virtually everyone has one or more sun spots, freckles or skin discolouration they’d love to get rid of ! A series of 4 – 6 treatments spaced 4 week apart are required for optimal results. Treatments areas such as backs of hands, forearms, décolletage and face will respond well.
Rejuvenation Treatment
Everybody loves the sunshine! Limited exposure is good for the soul and the immediate effects it has on the skin such as a tan and healthy glow are much desired. However, in the long term, sun exposure decreases the production of collagen, which in turn causes damage to the skin making it feel wrinkled and coarse and looking red and tired. Skin rejuvenation treatments will improve skin tone, texture, refine and refresh the skin by increasing the production of collagen in the skin.
Redness Reduction
Estimates indicate that unsightly veins are a common problem for more than 60% of the adult population! Our trained clinicians can offer treatments which will reduce facial blemishes such as red flushing and red spots found on cheeks and around the nose with minimal downtime or risk. A treatment cycle of 4 – 6 treatments spaced two to three weeks apart is usually required to reach your best possible outcome.
Skin Clearing
Our trained clinicians are now able to offer IPL based acne management programs for their clients. These unique treatments are designed to specifically slow the overall production of oil that leads to acne, thus dramatically reducing the chance of spots and minimising the appearance of pores in general. Most people will see a significant improvement in skin condition. Treatment should be spaced approximately 1 – 2 weeks apart.
Before treatment begins, the eyes will be covered with protective glasses. This will stop the light from damaging the eyes during treatment. The chilled tip of the handpiece for IPL Rejuvenation is placed onto the skin and the light is pulsed. This will begin the process of stimulating collagen and breaking down the blood vessels to be absorbed by the body naturally. Very little pain or discomfort is experienced allowing you to get back to your routine right away.
Pre Care
- Avoid sun exposure for 4 weeks (Wear 50+ SPF on area to be treated, a hat to cover face)
- Do no exfoliate or use active ingredients on area to be treated 3 days prior to IPL treatment
- 72 hours prior: Cease use of cosmeceutical retinol or products of the like
- 2 weeks prior: Avoid prescription retinol, solariums and fake tanning, do not wax the area to be treated or use any abrasive products
Post Care
- 24 hours post – Commence a gentle skincare routine using the recommended products. Use a moisturising spritz to cool and hydrate the skin at any time. Apply SPF 50+ sunscreen to the treated area.
- 48 hours post – Avoid exercise and chlorinated pools
- 72 hours post – Avoid using any active products containing AHA/BHA or retinol.
- Avoid sunlight as much as possible during the healing period.
- Sunlight can prevent your skin from healing properly and can cause new skin damage during this time.
- Too much heat is bad for your skin as it tries to heal and regenerate. You need to keep your body temperature cool. Avoid hot baths or showers for several days after your treatment. Do no do any strenuous exercise during this time, as sweat increases your chances of infection, while potentially delaying the healing process.
- If you have redness, swelling, itching, or burning after an IPL treatment, you can apply aloe vera gel or cold compresses as this will help cool the skin. If these symptoms persist for more than 48 hours, you should contact your doctor.
- Do not apply makeup immediately after an IPL facial treatment. Avoid makeup for 24 hours after treatment.
- Keep skin clean by using a gentle cleanser, only use cold or warm water and gently pat your skin dry as rubbing it can cause further irritation.Always keep you skin protected and hydrated by using a natural based gentle moisturiser.During the week or so following an IPL facial treatment, any pigmented spots in the treated areas may darken in colour before eventually peeling off.
- Other blemishes may also become apparent before they eventually flake off. It is imperative not to scratch or pick at your skin during this time, or you will run the risk of infection, possibly resulting in new scars and imperfections.
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Before and After
