IPL

IPL

IPL Skin rejuvenation

IPL skin rejuvenation laser treatments (sometimes called a photo-facial) deliver a broad spectrum of light onto the skin’s surface. The wavelengths of light penetrate into the epidermis tissue to stimulate the cells beneath the skin’s surface and trigger the body’s ‘purging’ response so that it eliminates injured tissues and dead skin cells that may be stuck deep within the skin’s surface. The skin begins to take on a more youthful and clear appearance after the first few sessions.

  • 6+ sessions

  • 3 weeks apart

ipl treatments target:

  • Active acne

  • Dull skin

  • Mild pigmentation issues in the epidermis (sun spots, freckles). Not suitable for melanin or pigment in the dermis.

  • Rosacea

  • Spider veins or broken capillaries

 

meet the dermalase ipl.

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is a technology that combines a power source with a contact cooling system for comfort. The handpiece contains a xenon lamp and an optical guide with a filter which projects intense light. This technology is based on the principle of selective photothermolysis (selective = targeted, photo = light, thermal = heat, lysis = destruction). The radiating energy that results is a high intensity flash of light that covers a spectrum of wavelengths from visible light to near infrared (spectral range 420nm to 1200nm). Polychromatic light is absorbed by the chromophores (melanin, oxyhemoglobin, and water), resulting in a photothermal effect which causes either cell destruction or changes to the cell. Because of a water cooling system built into the lamp, heat is not transmitted to the skin and only the chromophore is targeted, minimizing the risk of burns.

The laser has a handpiece for laser hair removal and for IPL skin rejuvenation.

FAQs

  • PRE TREATMENT CHECKLIST:

    -Remove any makeup and coarse hair over the treatment area.

    -No other cosmetic treatments on the area for 2 weeks prior (laser hair removal, botox/filler, microneedling, chemical peels etc).

    -Avoid direct sunlight and tanning for 1 week prior.

    -Avoid active ingredients and acids in your skin care for 1 week prior (retinols, tretinoin, AHA's/BHA's).

    POST TREATMENT CHECKLIST:

    -Avoid heavy sun exposure for 1 week after.

    -Always wear SPF if leaving the house.

    -Wait to wear makeup until the next day.

    -Avoid active ingredients in your skin care for 2-3 days.

    -Avoid chlorine, spas/saunas and excessive sweating for 24 hours.

  • Typically the side effects are extremely minor and do not last long. Directly following the appointment you will notice some irritation such as redness, some swelling/bumps, and tenderness on the area. Generally this irritation will pass after a few hours. Pigmented lesions and broken capillaries may appear darker at first. In some cases your skin may go through a purging process where acne, pigment and dry skin can occur. This is very normal and part of the healing process. Everything has to work it's way up and out of your skin so try to be patient!

  • Normally, no. Depending on the rate of healing and what issue was treated, you may experience some of the side effects listed above. Most clients go about their day as normal.

  • It can be hard to determine how many treatments are needed depending on the issue. Typically at least 6 sessions are needed.

    Treatments are 3 weeks apart.

  • This will depend on the area treated, and the threshold for pain that the client has. Normally it feels like a small elastic band snapping on the skin, with some heat. In areas where the skin is more pigmented, you will experience more heat. We use cool gel on the skin, and the machine has an ice cold applicator tip to ensure a more comfortable experience.