How does it work?

Skin Rejuvenation is also known as photo-rejuvenation, the non-invasive, non-surgical face lift.

IPL Technology activates cells in the skin called fibroblasts which stimulate collagen remodelling and new collagen production.

This helps to rejuvenate the skin, improving its texture, visibly minimising pores and reducing superficial fine lines and wrinkles to reveal a more youthfully hydrated appearance.

IPL emits energy to treat the melanin within the pigmentation. The light heats the pigment and breaks it up. The lesion darkens and crusts after treatment and is then naturally shed from the skin after approximately ten days after treatment. Over time and with the right course of treatment pigmentation and freckles become visibly reduced resulting in a more rejuvenated, younger look.

 IPL treats the dilated blood vessels in the face. The light travels to the vascular structures of the skin and is absorbed by haemoglobin, where it is converted into heat which destroys the protein in the wall of the thread vein, causing the vein to gradually disappear. Over time and with the right course of treatment, the redness and flushing of the skin becomes visibly reduced. Because there is no known cause for rosacea, eliminating the condition altogether is impossible. However IPL is effective in relieving its sign and symptoms.

IPL is an ideal drug-free treatment for mild and moderate inflammatory acne, for which we get remarkable results. Acne is very often caused by internal factors such as hormonal imbalance, stress and food allergies.

This is a wonderful treatment for clearing an annoying spot or boil, especially before an important event where looking good is essential. In this case it would be best to use the treatment a week before the special date. It is also great for anyone with permanent acne, as they will greatly benefit from regular treatments.

Haemoglobin, the red pigment in the blood, absorbs this IPL light and heats up in the fine blood vessels that supply the sebaceous glands. This causes minor injury to the sebaceous glands, which decreases the overproduction of oil that leads to acne.

It is difficult to predict the number of sessions required, as it depends on the nature of the skin damage or issues that are being treated, as well as their size, the client’s skin type, condition and colouring.  Some conditions may require maintenance treatments from time to time.  This will be discussed during the consultation.  Different types of skin rejuvenation require different numbers of treatments.

The following is a guide only:

Improve skin tone and texture:
Fine lines & wrinkles, enlarged pores, minor pitting and scarring, etc.
2 to 4 treatments usually recommended, at 4 to 6 week intervals
 
Vascular Lesions: Facial redness, broken capillaries, spider veins, etc.
2 to 6 treatments usually recommended, at 2 to 6 week intervals.
 
Pigmentation marks:
Freckles, sun spots, flat birthmarks, etc.
2 to 8 treatments usually recommended, at 4 to 6 week intervals

Rosacea and Acne:
Results are profound, but these hormonal conditions may return.
2 to 6 treatments usually recommended, at 1 to 3 week intervals.