Intense Pulse Light or (IPL) is a skin treatment that uses wavelengths to treat concerns such as- Redness, Acne, Pigmentation, Ageing, Scarring and Vascular Lesions. The IPL uses light energy waves to induce the skins healing process and prompts the skin to regenerate new fresh healthy cells.
A mild stinging sensation, very tolerable pain wise. You may feel some heat to the skin however this is also bearable. There will be a bright light which will be flashing and evident through your eyes even with the correct eye protection shields, however not harmful to the eyes.
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When treating pigmentation it is quite normal for the darker area's on your face to darken in colour immediately after treatment. This will resolve in 7-14 days of treatment which in turn you will notice and overall lightening of the pigment. A series of treatments will need to occur in order to reveal an overall lightening of the skin to which satisfies your expectations. 1 week after pigment IPL there are to be no active ingredients or exfoliators used.
Prior to commencing the IPL treatment, a thorough consultation will occur where your Dermal Therapist will discuss with you what your concerns are and therefore determine which setting on the IPL will be most suited. It is possible a number of treatments will be needed to achieve your desired look.
Sessions are $199 for a full face. Packages are available in salon.
Each session will be spaced apart a minimum of 4 weeks, the course of treatments will be determined in your consultation. Results of the IPL can last years if the correct aftercare, skin care routine and professional treatment maintenance is adhered too. Often it is recommended after your course of treatments to come in 6 monthly for a "touch up" session.
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