Photofacial - IPL Photo Rejuvination


Reveal Your Radiant Skin!

Tired of redness, sun damage, and uneven tone?

IPL Photo Rejuvenation is the modern, non-invasive solution to transform red, blotchy skin into a beautifully radiant complexion. 

Often called the 'photofacial,' this innovative Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatment visibly reduces the effects of:

• Sun Damage and Hyper-pigmentation

• Rosacea and Facial Redness

• Signs of Ageing (Fine Lines, Pores) 


Frequently asked questions (FAQ) :

 

How does it work?


IPL is a non-invasive, non-surgical treatment that works on three key areas: 
1. Rejuvenating Texture and Tone
• Collagen Boost: IPL activates cells called fibroblasts, stimulating new collagen production and remodelling existing collagen. 
• Results: This improves skin texture, visibly minimises pores, and reduces superficial fine lines and wrinkles for a more youthfully hydrated appearance. 
 
2. Clearing Pigmentation
• Melanin Target: The light energy targets and heats the melanin within pigmentation (sun spots, freckles), breaking it up. 
• Process: The lesion darkens and forms a tiny crust, which is naturally shed from the skin after about ten days, revealing a clearer, more even complexion. 

3. Reducing Redness and Rosacea
• Vessel Treatment: The light is absorbed by haemoglobin (red pigment) in dilated blood vessels, converting to heat that destroys the protein in the vein wall.
• Results: Thread veins gradually disappear, and the redness and flushing of conditions like Rosacea become visibly reduced. 

4. Treating Acne
• Oil Reduction: The light targets haemoglobin in the fine blood vessels supplying the sebaceous glands, causing minor injury that decreases the overproduction of oil leading to acne. 
• Spot Treatment: It’s a wonderful, drug-free treatment for mild/moderate acne and ideal for clearing a spot before a major event (best used a week prior).

 How often will I need treatments?

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.

What happens at my appointment?

1. Initial Consultation
• A comprehensive consultation to answer questions and check for any contra-indications (like photo-sensitive medications or recent UV exposure).
• A patch test will be applied. We must wait for the outcome (minutes up to 48 hours) before treatment.

2. Treatment Sessions
• The area is cleansed, and ultrasound gel is applied.  
• Both you and the operator wear protective glasses.
• The hand piece is applied to the skin, delivering flashes of light across the treatment area.
• Afterward, the gel is removed, and a cooling gel plus sun block are applied.  

How will I look after the treatment?

 In most cases, you can return to work and normal activities immediately.
• It is normal for the treated area to be slightly reddened immediately after, but this usually dissipates within half an hour.  
• Slight redness and swelling are possible for a couple of hours, up to 24 hours.  

Note: If a visible reaction persists past 48 hours, please contact the clinic immediately.

What does the after-care involve?

These are the rules to follow for 24 hours after  an IPL treatment:
  • No sun exposure or UV exposure of sun beds,
  • Wear sun block with both UVA and UVB protection,
  • No depilatory, AHA, glycolic or salicylic creams,
  • No very hot baths or showers,
  • No heat treatments e.g. sauna, sun beds,
  • No swimming in chlorinated pools or spa baths,
  • No deodorant – if underarms treated,
  • No perfumes, highly perfumed soaps or lotions, etc.
 
And the long term aftercare rules are:
  • Always wear a good sun block with both UVA and UVB protection.
  • Avoid excessive sun or UV exposure, but covering up and being sun-safe.
 Prices:

Single area - £35
Small area - £55
Medium area - £65
Full face and neck - £120
Décolletage - £50