IPL Skin Rejuvenation

The Benefits of IPL Skin Rejuvenation

After the age of 25 our skin starts to slow down the production of collagen and elastin, the proteins that provide it with structure and volume. IPL assists the skin in the production of these thus keeping it brighter firmer and more lifted.

IPL can be done anywhere on your face and body, as well as face is extremely popular and successful in treating the decolletage and hands. 4 x 4 weekly sessions is recommended followed up by regular maintenance treatments.

Spider veins, broken capillaries, freckles, rosacea and acne are all within the remit of IPL.

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How Does IPL Skin Rejuvenation Work?

IPL stands for Intense Pulsed Light and uses state-of-the-art LASER. It delivers strong bursts of heat and energy that target specific areas of your skin.

This treatment heats the dermal tissue while avoiding the skin’s outer layers. Your body will then work hard to repair itself, and collagen and elastin production being a part of the repair process, the skin naturally produces and retains more of these vital anti ageing substances.

Rebecca Devine Aesthetics is highly qualified to deliver this treatment to the strictest of safety standards.

Aftercare is essential to help reduce the risk of treatment complications, to improve your comfort/healing and to help achieve the best possible results from treatment. Immediately after Intense Pulsed Light treatment, there may be redness and mild swelling at the treatment site, your skin may feel like sunburn. These effects may last just a few hours but may take up to 5 days to resolve. If you experience bruising this may take up to 2 weeks to resolve. Sometimes you may experience areas of crusting on the skin which can take up to 10 days to resolve. Contact your practitioner at any stage if you are concerned about how the treated area is healing. • A cold compress may help with any swelling or redness, arnica cream can help with resolution of bruising. • Do not pick, scratch or rub the treated area, do not pick at any crusting or scabbing as this could increase the risk of scarring. • Makeup may be used after the treatment once any redness, swelling or scabbing has resolved. This will reduce the risk of infection. • Cleanse your skin twice a day with warm water. Use a gentle moisturiser regularly on your skin. • Avoid sunbeds and sun exposure for 4-6 weeks after the treatment to reduce the chance of dark and light spots. Use sun protectant SPF 30 or greater. • Avoid any irritants to your face, such as any products containing Retin-A (tretinoin), retinol, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic / salicylic acids, astringents or chemical peels for at least two weeks after treatment. • Do not exercise, receive any body treatments, take hot showers, or use saunas or hot tubs until redness and swelling has resolved (usually 2-3 days). • Avoid any skin exfoliation regimen until at 2 weeks after treatment. • Hypo-pigmentation (lightening) or hyper-pigmentation may occur with treatment. These areas will usually resolve within 4-6 weeks but may take longer to resolve. Contact your practitioner if you are concerned about any persistent pigmented areas. • You must seek medical attention and contact your practitioner if you experience any signs or symptoms of infection after treatment. Infection can present as hot, red shiny skin and you may have a fever or feel generally unwell. • Contact your practitioner as soon as possible if you experience any other unwanted side effects. • Your practitioner will advise you when follow up appointments are needed. If you are advised to attend a follow up appointment, please do make every effort to attend them. You should do this even if you believe that the recovery process is going well and you cannot see that there are any visible complications.

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