Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Skin Rejuvenation (also known as Photo Rejuvenation) is a non-invasive way to treat skin concerns with minimal down time.
With IPL Skin Rejuvenation you can improve:
Treatments are commonly performed on the face, neck, decolletage, shoulders & hands.
The IPL device emits specific wavelengths of light when pressed against your skin. This light is attracted to a target in your skin which converts to heat to absorb the target – either melanin (the dark pigment in your hair & skin) or haemoglobin (the red colour in your blood vessels). This causes a controlled wound in the targeted skin tissue, causing it to regenerate to reveal a rejuvenated appearance.
Anywhere from 2-6 treatments is generally required, however this will vary.
Pigmentation should be treated at 21 day intervals.
IPL Skin Rejuvenation for vascular lesions (e.g broken capillaries, redness, rosacea) should be treated at 21 day intervals, however for some clients this may be as soon as 7 days if we deem necessary.
You will NOT be suitable for IPL Skin Rejuvenation treatments if any of the following applies to you:
We perform a skin analysis & Fitzpatrick skin assessment to ensure you are a suitable candidate for IPL Photo Rejuvenation.
We will gather information about your skin, lifestyle, medications & health to determine if you are an appropriate candidate for IPL Skin Rejuvenation.
A test patch is also performed a minimum 48 hours prior to any treatment, this is to assess how your skin will respond to the IPL treatment & minimise the possibility of any adverse reaction.
You will also be given appropriate before & after care advice.
Your health comes first. If any spots look suspicious, we will ask for a doctor’s certificate approving your suitability for IPL treatment.
Your skin will be cleansed & gel will be applied to the skin. You will also need to wear the protective eye goggles supplied.
When you are ready, your therapist will count down and notify you when the gentle pulses of light are being performed.
The IPL hand piece itself has an inbuilt chiller system to also keep your skin feeling cool & comfortable throughout the treatment.
During treatment you may feel a slight sting similar to that of a small elastic band to the treated area.
The whole treatment itself generally takes 20-30 minutes.
Following your treatment you will wear SPF 30 & be given after care advice.
Immediately after treatment you may feel a sunburnt sensation. It is normal for the skin to look red and flushed.
This will gradually reduce over the next 24-48 hours.
Until all redness has gone, avoid:
PIGMENTATION:
The pigmented lesions should become darker after IPL Skin Rejuvenation.
This is referred to as “miloing” as it looks like fragments of milo on the skin.
This will fall off over the following seven to ten days. If you are having your chest or other body areas treated, the recovery will be slightly longer than if it was your face.
Do not pick, scratch or force the removal of this skin as this can lead to permanent damage.
VASCULAR:
The vessels undergo immediate greying or blanching. In some cases, only a slight purplish change is noted. Bruising can occur – if this does, do not use blood thinning agents.
Vessels either fully or partially resolve in about 10 to 14 days & areas of diffuse flushing gradually fade leaving skin with normal appearance.
Vascular lesions may re-appear within 7 days after treatment, whilst the capillary is still compromised, a further treatment is highly recommended within 14 days, failure to do so, will reduce efficacy of treatment.
All IPL Skin Rejuvenation appointments require a consultation and test patch a minimum of 48hrs prior to treatment.
Your skin specialist will explain the procedure and determine if you are a suitable candidate for IPL treatments.
Your consultation includes a full comprehensive skin analysis. Your consultation fee is completely redeemable against your first IPL Skin Rejuvenation treatment or any home care that is prescribed to you on the day of your consultation.
To be a suitable for IPL Skin Rejuvenation Treatments you may be recommended a Pigment Blocking Serum called a Tyrosinaise Inhibitor & SPF that must be used as part of your homecare regime whilst being treated for your skin concerns.
$180 Full Face
$140 1/2 Face
$100 1/3 Face
$280 Full Face, Neck & Decolletage
$220 Neck & Decolletage
$100 Back of Hands
$240 Forearms
$60 3x Spots Treatment
$80 6x Spots Treatment
$100 10x Spots Treatment
$540 Full Face (x4 @ $135 each, normally $180)
$420 1/2 Face (x4 @ $105 each, normally $140)
$300 1/3 Face (x4 @ $75 each, normally $100)
$660 Neck & Decolletage (x4 @ $165 each, normally $220)
$840 Face, Neck & Decolletage (x4 @ $210 each, normally $280)
$300 Back of Hands (x4 @ $75 each, normally $100)
$720 Forearms (x4 @ $180 each, normally $240)
Tuesday – Friday 9.30am-5.00pm
Saturday 8:30am-2:30pm
Late nights by appointment on Wednesdays & Thursdays.
Alt Mondays 9am-5pm
Tuesday 9am-5pm
Wednesday 9am-5pm
Thursday 9am – 8pm
Friday 9am-5pm
Saturday 8am-5pm