Intense Pulsed Light
IPL Skin Rejuvenation, Red Vein & Rosacea Treatment, Hyper-Pigmentation. Also known as a ‘Photofacial’, Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatments effectively treat a variety of conditions on various areas of the body all with minimal downtime.
The Treatment
An intense light passes through to the deepest levels of the skin, generating heat in a targeted area to destroy the offending cells, which cause the imperfection, without damaging the surrounding tissue. IPL also promotes the production of collagen with each treatment, further improving your skin’s texture and quality over time.
The Benefits of The Viora IPL
- Helps improve signs of premature ageing – fine lines, discoloration, loss of radiance
- Helps reduce pore size and refine the skin’s texture
- Helps diminish diffused redness caused by broken capillaries and rosacea
- Brightens skin tone by fading freckles and sun spots
- Addresses hyperpigmentation
- Provides overall skin rejuvenation
- Removal of cherry angiomas
IPL can be used various areas of the face and body, including:
- Partial face – to address targeted areas of hyperpigmentation, freckles, or broken capillaries
- Full face – to restore radiance, brighten skin tone, and promote a more even, rejuvenated complexion.
- Full Face – to improve full facial hyper-pigmentation and diffused redness.
- Décolletage – to improve sun damage, discoloration and vertical lines
- Neck – to tighten loose skin and improve ‘chicken skin’
- Hands – to help erase sun damage and hyperpigmentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Viora IPL treatment involve?
At your initial consultation we will determine your suitability, explain what a course of treatments entails and discuss your treatment goals. We will carry out the consent process and perform a patch test. Treatment: Using the hand-held Viora IPL piece, we will be pulsing the targeted area(s). The specific levels of volts and pulsations are set at the correct levels for your skin concern and Fitzpatrick type (skin colour). We work thoroughly over the specific treatment area to achieve optimal results. After the treatment has been completed, you will be advised on aftercare.
How does it feel?
Most clients report feeling a short warm pulse.
Downtime?
Day 1: Possible erythema and red appearance which varies between people.
Day 2: A red or pink hue persists like a moderate sunburn. Light swelling may be noticeable on waking and usually subsides as the day goes on.
Day 3: Skin may still be slightly pink. The slight swelling has usually subsided.
On subsequent days the skin may feel tight and dry and light peeling may occur for up to one week.
Pigmentation may appear darker as the pigment moves to the surface of the skin and sloughs off. This can easily be hidden with makeup. It is extremely important not to pick any scabs or peeling skin as this could lead to further pigmentation issues.
Your normal skincare program can be resumed after day 3, with more active products being introduced after day 5 or when the skin has returned to normal.
Appropriate skincare will be recommended on the day of your treatment to help accelerate the healing process, protect the skin from the environment and enhance your desired results.
It is extremely important to apply a minimum SPF30 every day, even if you are indoors
How long does the treatment take?
Between 30 - 60 minutes appointments are needed depending on the area to be treated and the number of passes required.
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