IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)

What is Intense Pulsed Light?

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL™) technology is a treatment breakthrough that can improve a variety of benign skin conditions, such as skin imperfections, the signs of facial aging, birthmarks, unwanted hair, unsightly small red veins and pigment problems.  It offers a safe, non invasive solution that can be tailored to each patient, providing superior cosmetic results and outstanding satisfaction.  This new procedure is called Photorejuvenation.  IPL™ also provides efficient and safe hair reduction.

What conditions can Photorejuvenation treat?

Imperfections from Sun Damage and Photo-aging, such as enlarged pores, dull complexions and other facial imperfections, 'broken' veins and capillaries, brown pigmentation 'sun or liver spots'.

Rosacea:  A skin ailment that leaves people red faced from dilated blood vessels and chronic flushing  Rosacea can also cause pimples and/or blisters on the nose and cheeks.  For men and women IPL™ can successfully treat dilated blood vessels and redness without injuring the surrounding healthy skin, while greatly reducing the episodes of flushing with long-term effectiveness.

How is the photorejuvenation procedure performed?

A cold gel is applied to the area to be treated, and you will be given dark glasses to protect your eyes from the bright light.   The smooth glass surface of the IPL™ handpiece is gently applied to your skin and pulses of light are applied.  You may feel a slight sting, like the snapping of a rubber band.  An anaesthetic cream may be used but is seldom required.  Treatment is generally administered in a series of procedures that provides excellent long-term results, minimal adverse effects and high satisfaction.  Each treatment takes from twenty minutes.  A series of two to six treatment sessions may be necessary, depending on the individual's condition.

IPL™ Treatment for Unwanted Hair

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL™) technology offers a gentle, non-invasive, long-lasting reduction of unwanted hair on the face, back, legs, bikini line or any other body area.  A series of sessions is required depending on the area of body treated, and individual needs.

How does IPL™ Remove Hair?

Highly controlled flashes of light are selectively absorbed by hair-filled follicles lying below the surface of the skin.  The absorbed light heats the hair, which damages or destroys the re-growth potential of the follicle.  All without damaging the surrounding tissue.
IPL™'s unique design offers you customized treatment according to your hair colour, texture and body location.  Any hair with at least some pigment in it can be treated effectively. To date the treatment of white, gray or blond hair has mixed , unpredictable results but IPL™ does offer an alternative to electrolysis.