IPL Skin Treatments

IPL stands for Intense Pulsed Light, it’s also known as IPL laser treatment or photo rejuvenation. An IPL treatment uses the power of broadband light to minimize the appearance of age spots, sunspots, acne scars, rosacea, and more skin conditions.

IPL works in a similar way to laser therapy. The difference is that where laser therapy delivers a single wavelength of light energy, IPL delivers multiple wavelengths. This means that IPL can treat a larger area of skin in a shorter time than laser therapy. IPL uses light energy to target accurately and remove pigmented or damaged skin cells or hair follicles.

Using a handheld device, a professional will target multiple wavelengths of light onto the skin. This light heats cells in the skin and breaks them down. The body then removes the damaged tissue naturally, we can treat a number of skin concerns such as

spider veins
sun spots / pigmentation
skin rejuvenation
Acne reduction
Redness /rosacea

Through age, sunlight, and other factors your skin can produce dark spots, freckles and pigments in your skin. The first parts of your body to show these signs are the hands, arms, and face as they receive most sun exposure.

Such concerns are caused by the production of excess melanin. Using laser treatments, we can remove such areas through treatments using the latest technology

Changes to the melanin levels in your skin can occur for a variety of reasons and may be down to hormonal changes, age, overexposure to the sun, damage to the skin, or purely down to your genetics.

The laser causes the pigment to break down into smaller particles, before rising to the surface of the skin to flake away as part of the body’s natural healing process.

Benefits

Our laser technology can help treat these skin conditions:

Hyperpigmentation treatment/pigmentation treatment
Sun damage treatment/sun damage on the face
Sunspots
Uneven skin tone on face
Freckle removal
Sun damage on decolletage
Sun damage or sunspots on hands or forearms
Lentigo / age spots / liver spots

More than one session may be required.

This treatment works by using the light energy to target blood vessels underneath the outer layer of skin, this triggers the body’s natural healing response which breaks down damaged tissue and forms new cells, resulting in clearer more refreshed looking skin.

Spider veins
Thread veins
Rosacea
Telangiectasis
Cherry angiomas (blood spots)
Port wine stains
Spider naevi.
More than one session may be required.

IPL skin rejuvenation uses powerful bursts of light to improve the appearance of skin. is most effective on noticeably sagging areas of the face including the jawline, neck and chin. IPL stimulates collagen-producing skin cells called fibroblasts. Increased collagen production helps to reduce wrinkles and treat scar tissue. These fibroblasts also contribute to the production of hyaluronic acid, a substance that keeps the skin moisturized and contributes to a youthful appearance.

More than one session will be required.

IPL treatment as a way of reducing acne spots and redness. Acne is very common and can affect both teenagers and adults alike. Nearly everyone has had acne at some point in their life.

carefully targeted to the wavelength and at the settings most relevant to the location of the bacteria, light energy destroys the acne and bacteria quickly and easily and causes a shrinkage of the inflamed sebaceous glands that cause outbreaks of pustules. At the same time the light and radio frequency energy gently heat the skin around the spots, activating the cells in the skin called fibroblasts which stimulate collagen remodelling and new collagen production that boosts the healing process causing the spots to disappear

or best results IPL treatments are usually required at 2-week intervals and most people start to see the results after the 1st or 2nd treatment. A course of 12 is recommended for a 72% reduction of spots or a 4-week course can help reduce acne by 50%.

For the maximum benefit of laser treatment for acne a top up once a year is advised.

The number of treatments necessary varies from person to person, nut typically 6 IPL treatments will result in a significant improvement.

IPL skin treatments to treat
spider veins
sun spots / pigmentation
skin rejuvenation
Acne reduction
Redness /rosacea

Course of x4 £140

Pre

A patch test is required.

You cannot be tanned at the session and tanning between sessions increase the risk of hypo/hyperpigmentation
If you tan between sessions, you will require another patch test on the tattoo
No fake tan on the area being treated prior to the treatment
No oil, moisturizer, perfume etc should be used the day of the treatment, the skin must be clear of products
Refrain from alcohol for 3 to 7 days (this may dilate the blood vessels in the treatment area?
It is best to avoid smoking for a period of several weeks beforehand after procedure as smoking constricts the capillaries and taxes the immune system, thereby slowing healing results.

Aftercare

Cold compress (no ice) and aloe vera may be useful to reduce swelling and erythema(redness) or general discomfort.
Erythema may last several hours.
a sterile non-stick dressing such as boots melolin may have been used on the treatment area to allow you to get home without clothing or belts etc rubbing the area, it is advisable to remove this as soon as your get home to allow the laseeed area to dry and heal naturally.
Do not soak the area for first 24 to 48 hours, no hot tubs whirlpools, or baths but showers are ok with tepid water.
the skin will be fragile for 2 to 3 days, use gentle cleaning – do not rub the area. Aloe vera applied can help air recovery.
Avoid sun exposure, sunbeds, and fake tan creams during the entire course of treatments. Use SPF 30 or above on the treatment area if you go into the sun.
Avoid excessive sweating for 24 to 48 hours no saunas or working out.
Keep areas well moisturised and allow any blisters to flake and fall off on their own, do not pick the blisters this is the most common cause of infections and scarring.
Avoid irritants such as retin A, retinol , renova, glycolics, bleaching creams and exfoliants for at least 2 weeks.
Refrain from alcohol for 3 to 7 days (may dilate blood vessels in the treatment area)
Keep well hydrated
It is best to avoid smoking for a period of several weeks beforehand after procedure as smoking constricts the capillaries and taxes the immune system, thereby slowing healing results.
Avoid photosensitivity inducing foods (celery leeks etc)
On occasion clients may experience honey coloured fluid (pus) oozing from the blistered skin, if it does occur the client should seek immediate medical attention from there GP who will probably prescribe antibiotic cream.

Anyone with a tan or darker skin types such as skin type v or vi
Anyone allergic to their patch test or previous tattoo removal reaction
Pregnant or breast feeding
Conditions effecting your immune system such as lupus, severe rheumatoid arthritis or any other disease effecting your immune function e.g., removal or spleen.
Liver disease such as hepatitis A B C
HIV
Bleeding abnormalities – such as haemophilia, Von Willebrand’s disease, thrombocytopenia.
Blood thinning medication
High doses of aspirin or ibuprofen
Skin condition – prone to keloid scaring, vitiligo or other pigmentation problems.
Cancer treatment and cancer medications
-kidney disease
Implants / metal plates or pacemaker directly under the site of tattoo removal
Any photosensitising medications

These next list wont fully exclude you, but further action will be required

Diabetes – letter from GP required confirming you can go ahead with the treatment.
Psoriasis – letter from GP required confirming you can go ahead with the treatment.
Thyroid disorders – letter from GP required confirming you can go ahead with the treatment.
Cold sores in the last 2 weeks – over the counter medication such as zovirax cream will need to be applied 1 week before your treatment to ensure this inactivates the virus.
Ro-accutane medication for acne- client’s needs to be off this medication at least 6 months before laser can be carried out due to it thinning the skin
Dark spots on skin during/after pregnancy – client is at risk of having further outbreaks on the pigmented areas, these may or may not go away on their own, therefore you must accept the risk if you proceed with laser.
Organ transplant – letter from GP required confirming you can go ahead with the treatment.
Current treatment for other infections or inflammatory conditions – must be completely healed/cured before laser commences.
If removal Is on the face no facial, peel etc can be carried out for 2-3 months until skin returns to normal.
Botox / fillers – if removal is on or near an area you have had these you have to wait around 12 weeks
Fever few or St Johns wart – both herbal photosensitising medications – must be out of your system 4 weeks before we can proceed.
Short term course of medications/antibiotics for 6 weeks or less, once finished course of medications must wait 6 weeks before can proceed with laser
Oral steroids – must be off these 6 months before can proceed