INTENSE PULSE LIGHT
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is a non-invasive and versatile cosmetic procedure that uses high-intensity pulses of visible light to treat a variety of skin issues.
IPL can treat common skin complaints like:
Sun Damage: IPL can improve the appearance of skin by reducing or eliminating sunspots, age spots, freckles, and other pigmentation irregularities. It also helps to improve skin texture and improve sign of ageing.
Redness: IPL can treat redness and visible blood vessels caused by conditions like rosacea, persistent flushing, and spider veins.
Acne: IPL is sometimes used to target the bacteria responsible for acne and help improve the red marks that breakouts leave behind.
THE EXPERIENCE
Before your IPL treatment in our Dubbo Skin and Laser Clinic, you’ll have an in depth consultation to help create a personalised treatment plan for you. This is based on an assessment of the treatment area, as well as your medical history. Client safety and care is of the utmost importance to all of us, and therefore this will ensure your happiness and well-being, and that you receive the results you deserve.
What To Expect
Before the treatment, your skin will be cleansed to remove any makeup, creams, and sunscreen. You will be provided with protective eyewear to shield your eyes from the intense light.
A cooling gel is applied to the treatment area. This gel helps the IPL device make better contact with your skin and also helps to cool and protect the skin from excessive heat.
The IPL device emits short, intense pulses of light onto the skin. You may feel a snapping or stinging sensation during the treatment
Preparation
The area/s that are being treated need to be hair free. Full sun exposure is to be avoided 2 weeks before & 2 weeks after your treatment. Fake tan applications are to be avoided 3 weeks before your treatment and must be completely removed prior to attending your appointment.
Post-treatment
You may notice some slight redness, and experience some tingling or sunburn like sensation, but this will both subside post-treatment.
You will need to avoid excessive heat. It's crucial to protect your skin from the sun after an IPL treatment. We recommend avoiding sun exposure and using sunscreen to prevent complications and help maintain the results.
Number of Treatments
The number of treatments required vary per individual, as results are dependent on your skin type, area being treated, as well as the area size.
The results of an IPL treatment are not immediate. Over the following days and weeks, you'll notice improvements in your skin's appearance as issues like pigmentation irregularities or broken blood vessels gradually fade. Multiple sessions are usually needed to achieve the desired results, and they are typically scheduled one month apart.
What Areas Can Be Treated?
Most common areas of treatment include the face, neck, décolletage, hands and back.
Treatment time is quick with no downtime. You can have the treatment during your lunchtime break and go back to work with no special aftercare required. SPF is compulsory and applied after your treatment.
Best Suited For
People that have a fairer skin tone with obvious signs of sun damage, redness, acne and ageing.
At times we may need to refer clients to their General Medical Practitioner for assessment and when in doubt will not treat until a Medical Clearance is provided. SPF must be worn daily.
For Added Benefit
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