IPL Medical therapies

Intense pulsed light (IPL)

IPL is a light-based therapy that works by targeting structures within the skin as much; melanin, blood, and water in collagen, with wavelengths of light to breakdown the structure and improve the appearance of the skin.

The light pulses also stimulate collagen production which floods to the area; pluming the skin, reducing the wrinkles; and resulting in a more youthful appearance.

Medical therapies

Each therapy uses wavelengths to target problem area. These treatments have fantastic results for several skin conditions including; rosacea, pigmentation, acne, broken blood vessels, red and blue facial veins, fine lines, and wrinkles.

Why does skin condition deteriorate?

As we age, we will all start to see dramatic changes in the appearance of our skin. Unfortunately, the skin’s ability to generate new and healthy cells slows down and the amount of collagen and elastin in the skin decreases. Skin also loses moisture more readily, due in part to a dwindling supply of hyaluronic acid, and so we lose our skins youthful vibrancy and wrinkles form.

Sun damaged from UV exposure is a major factor in skin ageing and unfortunately our desire to have tanned skin has only resulted in us ageing more quickly. Even our everyday facial movements like frowning can result in fine lines appearing, deepening into the wrinkles.

Our new medical IPL therapies aim to address these issues stimulating the skins natural process and reversing the effects of ageing, giving you a youthful appearance free of the telltale signs of advancing years.

Treating Acne with IPL

During acne treatment, the IPL system releases yellow, green, and red light that is emitted in a series of short pulses. This destroys the bacteria that live in the skin and cause inflammation, while the red light directly targets the overactive sebaceous glands that block pores and cause outbreaks of pustules. The light also stimulates collagen production in the area helping to improve the appearance of acne scarring.

 What are the benefits?

Safe and pain free

No down time

Dramatically reduces inflammation

Prevents over-production of sebum

Destroys the bacteria on the skin preventing new spots occurring

Quickly begin to see a difference after just one treatment

Evens out the skin surface improving the appearance of scarring.

Does it hurt?

IPL is one of the safest acne treatments available. During an IPL acne treatment, the handset does not encounter the skin so there is no pain associated with the treatment, you might feel a sensation like the flickering of an elastic band and a cooling cryo-handset is applied to the skin before treatment to ensure your comfort.

How many treatments will I need?

We recommend a course of 3-4 treatments at 2–3-week intervals for the best results.

What is acne?

Acne lesions or pimples happen when the hair follicles or ‘pores’ on the skin become blocked with oil and dead skin cells. A blocked follicle is the perfect place for bacteria to grow and create the red bumps and pus-filled red bumps known as spots.

The skin base IPL medical therapy for acne not only targets the acne to prevent future outbreaks it floods the area with collagen to make sure the skin can heal itself properly and prevent scars and help to reduce the appearance of existing Scars.

Photo-rejuvenation

Photo-rejuvenation is the treatment of ‘photo-ageing’ which includes wrinkles, pigmentation, and age spots. IPL treatment encourages the skin to repair itself, produce new cells, and increase its collagen production. It is a highly effective and non-invasive form of treatment that requires no down time. A Skin Base IPL photo-rejuvenation treatment will not only remove pigmentation and sun damage but also improve skin tone and reduce wrinkles.

What is photo-rejuvenation?

Photo-rejuvenation is the bored term used to describe the treatment of photo-ageing which includes wrinkles, pigmentation, and age spots. IPL treatment encourages the skin to repair itself, produce new cells, and increase its collagen production.

It is a highly effective and non-invasive form of treatment that requires no down time. A skin base IPL photo-rejuvenation treatment will not only remove pigmentation and sun damage but also improve skin tone and wrinkles.

What are the benefits of photo-rejuvenation?

Reduces facial wrinkles and fine lines.

Treats sun damage, age spots, brown pigmentation and solar lentigines.

Great for improving skin tone.

Provides a smoother appearance to the skin.

How many treatments do I need?

 For a course of photo-rejuvenation for pigmentation, sun damage, fine lines and wrinkles we recommend a course of 3-6 treatments 2-3 weeks apart.

Results

The skin base IPL medical treatments target, melanin, blood, and water in collagen. Skin will look smoother and uneven pigmentation and redness reduced, giving skin a more youthful appearance. To avoid recurrence of pigmentation problems you should avoid excessive sun exposure and apply a sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 30.

Vascular lesions

Thread veins are often seen on the face, especially the cheeks and nose. They can be caused by excessive exposure to UV radiation, but some people are simply more susceptible to them, and they can be present from childhood. Facial telangiectasia usually responds well to IPL treatment.

IPL therapy treats thread veins by emitting wavelengths of light that are filtered to target the haemoglobin in the thread veins/broken capillaries. The treatment causes the vein to gradually break down over several days until it has disappeared.

Benefits

Get rid of unsightly thread veins

Only requires 1-3 treatments

See results quickly

Safe and pain free

Treats Campbell de morgan spots, thread veins, broken capillaries, and rosacea.

No down time – straight back to work

Fast and effective.

How many treatments will I need?

Only 1-3 treatments are required at 2–3-week intervals.

Knowledge

As we age, the connective tissue and collagen in our face is not as strong or supportive and so we lose the ‘plumpness’ and elasticity we once had. Skin begins to age after 25 but of course not dramatically so at this point. However, during our 30s, certainly, changes can be seen.

Skin base IPL treatment cause the body to start producing lots more collagen which floods to the surface of the skin, plumping the skin and smoothing wrinkles. The extra collagen will also help the skin regain some of its youthful glow and even out skin tone resulting in much younger looking you.