Intense Pulsed Light Technology (IPL) improves the appearance of photo-aged skin (Photorejuvenation).
It gives the skin a smoother, more even tone through a process called Photo rejuvenation for face and body. It removes age spots (sun-induced freckles), most benign brown pigments, redness caused by broken capillaries and Rosacea. It is very successful on red and blue thread veins.
IPL Skin Treatments using Photo rejuvenation help restore a more youthful appearance with little or no downtime.
How does it work and what are the advantages?
IPL Skin Treatments using Photo rejuvenation are recognized for a very high measure of patient satisfaction. Patients are very pleased with treatment results because the process treats the full face, neck, chest, hands and legs rather than addressing a single isolated area or imperfection. With a series of treatments, IPL technology can help restore a more youthful appearance without patient downtime or a prolonged recovery necessary after other types of treatments.
So how does it work? The Laser technology provides multiple synchronized pulsing to selectively heat blood vessels of different sizes and depths. The wavelength of light and pulsing characteristics of the system allow the energy to be virtually invisible to the epidermal melanin, thus protecting the skin and allowing treatment of most skin types providing skin is completely untanned. The sapphire cooled Nd: YAG treatment head, available in the IPL Quantum DL increases patient comfort. The spot size of the Nd: YAG head allows accurate targeting of broken vessels, thread veins anywhere on the body including larger telangiectasia, (broken veins) on the face.
What to expect
Treatment Length: 30-60 minutes
Downtime: Temporary puffiness under eyes
Sessions Required: 3 to 4
Results Last: 1 year+
Prices
| Full face A course of 3 -4 treatments is usually required to get the best results, with a month between. | £345.00 per treatment |
| 1/3 face A course of 3 -4 treatments is usually required to get the best results, with a month between. | £245.00 per treatment |
| Neck A course of 3 -4 treatments is usually required to get the best results, with a month between. | £245.00 per treatment |
| Hands A course of 3 -4 treatments is usually required to get the best results, with a month between. | £245.00 per treatment |
| 2/3 face A course of 3 -4 treatments is usually required to get the best results, with a month between. | £295.00 per treatment |
| Décolletage A course of 3 -4 treatments is usually required to get the best results, with a month between. | £300.00 per treatment |
| Décolletage and neck A course of 3 -4 treatments is usually required to get the best results, with a month between. | £450.00 per treatment |
| Medical Consultation Consultation fee is waived if treatment is carried out at the same appointment | £30.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any side-effects?
In the correct hands, Laser and IPL treatments are very safe. These are essentially light, converted to heat treatments so if there are any problems they are heat related. It would be normal to see temporary reddening and sometimes a small amount of swelling in the treated areas. There is no prolonged downtime. It is important that you are not sun tanned for the treatment.
Does it hurt?
The glass filter in contact with your skin is pre-cooled, which minimises discomfort. However, there is some discomfort experienced during each flash of the Laser/IPL likened to the sensation of an elastic band being snapped against the skin. This sensation is brief, and the treated skin is immediately cooled, which removes any feelings of discomfort.
How do I find the right Practitioner?
Always ensure that the clinic is registered and approved by the Care Quality Commission. Clinic inspection reports are available to view at www.cqc.org.uk. Ensure that only experienced qualified Doctors and Nurses carry out the treatment.
How does high-tech laser/light technology compare to traditional sclerotherapy for thread vein removal?
The combined light sources of IPL and Nd: YAG offer important benefits over injection therapy. The combination of IPL and Nd: YAG therapy allows treatment of injectable leg veins as well as matting and small spider vessels that are often too small to inject. In addition laser / light therapy is fast, less painful; minimally invasive without needles; and typically does not require compression wrapping.
How many treatments would I need to have?
Usually 3-4 treatments are necessary to get good results. There should be an improvement after each treatment, so you can stop when you are happy. Some clients continue with maintenance treatments a couple of times a year.