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IPL Skin Rejuvenation Therapy

One of the most popular non-invasive anti-aging solutions is IPL Skin Rejuvenation therapy. IPL, or intense pulsed light, is a procedure that involves applying brief bursts of broad-spectrum IPL light to the skin's surface. IPL has the ability to reduce the appearance of ageing skin by removing damaged or discoloured skin cells and increasing the creation of collagen. A protein called collagen gives skin a strong, healthy appearance by forming connective tissue.

IPL therapy is one of the options we offer, for you if you wish to reverse the signs of age on your skin.

Sessions for IPL therapy last about 15 to 90 minutes, depending on the skin region being treated. This is one of its advantages. Little downtime occurs.

IPL treatment are often recommended to reduce pigmentation because the therapy targets the melanin present in your skin. This is what causes pigmentation and discolouration, often caused by prolonged sun exposure. Your 2 to 3 initial IPL treatments can make a significant improvement in the appearance of dark spots. IPL therapy also has the advantage of covering a large skin area and there is very little post-procedure downtime, and can be used on the face, neck, chest, as well as arms and hands.

IPL was among the first photo-rejuvenation technologies, and can help with:

• Rosacea (redness and visible blood vessels in the face)
• Acne and acne scars
• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Redness
• Age spots
• Broken capillaries (also known as spider veins due to the web-like appearance)
• Hyperpigmentation (darker skin patches caused by an excess of melanin, the brown pigment that produces normal skin colour)
• Vascular and pigmented lesions

What To Expect After an IPL Skin Rejuvenation Treatment?

Age spots and freckles may look darker for 3 to 7 days following treatment. That is typical. Crusting could develop on the skin after treatment. This is typically typical and will pass in a week to ten days.

Patients may occasionally have bruising, which usually goes away after a week.

Although there are some precautions to take, recovery time following light therapy treatments is typically modest. Your skin will be delicate and possibly feel burnt.
Until that sensation goes away, you should avoid:

• Showering, swimming, using a hot tub, sauna, or engaging in strenuous activity for at least 24 hours.
• Covering the treated regions in cosmetics. As long as the area doesn't feel burnt, you can use makeup a day or two following the procedure. Apply and take off makeup gently from IPL-treated skin.
• Using deodorants, perfumed soaps or lotions, and skin care products with retinol and glycolic acid as active components.
• Sunlight and tanning booths.
• After treatment, you may be advised to use a specially formulated recovery lotion on your skin.

Getting the Best Results from Your IPL Therapy

Preparing and stimulating your skin before the IPL procedure can help your results. Follow this suggested skincare regimen for 7to 14 days prior to the IPL appointment:

Mornings
• Avoid wearing makeup, if possible
• Clean the skin area with a gentle cleanser
• Apply a moisturiser
• Apply sunblock lotion with a SPF 30 or higher

Evenings
• Clean the area gently
• Apply a moisturiser

What Conditions Would Prevent Someone from Receiving IPL Treatment?

Let us know if you:
• Are pregnant
• Have a skin condition
• Take medication for other conditions

You Should Not Have IPL Therapy If You:
• Are sensitive to light
• Have recently tanned using sunlight, tanning beds, or tanning creams
• Might have skin cancer
• Use a retinoid cream
• Have very dark skin

What to Avoid Before your IPL Therapy Appointment

Wearing perfume, makeup, deodorant, or any other skin irritants before the visit; not using tanning creams, tanning beds, or tanning beds for 4 weeks; not waxing, chemical peels, or collagen shots for 2 weeks; and not taking aspirin or other blood-thinning medications.