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IPL/DPL

IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) Technology 

 

Delivers a broad-spectrum light range (430–1200 nm) to effectively treat multiple concerns, including hair removal,pigmentation, acne, and skin rejuvenation.

Adjustable energy output allows precise treatment settings tailored to each skin type and condition.

 

DPL (Dynamic Pulse Light) Technology

Applies a narrow-spectrum light (~100 nm bandwidth) to selectively target melanin and hemoglobin. This increases treatment accuracy for pigmentation and vascular conditions, reduces thermal damage to surrounding tissue, and speeds up recovery time.

 

Indications:

 

- Permanent Hair Reduction

Safe and effective hair removal for all skin types, including darker tones.

 

- Vascular Lesion Therapy/Rosacea

Efficiently removes small vascular lesions like spider veins with minimal discomfort and no downtime.

 

- Skin Rejuvenation / Photofacial

Improves skin tone, texture, and elasticity, reducing early signs of aging and sun damage.

 

- Pigmented Lesion Reduction

Reduces hyperpigmentation, age spots, and sun damage, evening out skin tone for a radiant complexion.

 

- Acne Treatment

Non-invasive solution for treating active acne and preventing future breakouts, promoting clearer skin.

Number of treatments:

Acne- 6 sessions spaced 2 weeks apart 2 weeks

Rosacea/spider veins- 6 sessions spaced 2 weeks apart (maintenance- 1 session every 6 months)

Pigmentation- 6 sessions spaced 4 weeks apart ((maintenance- 1 session every 6 months)

Rejuvenation (for fine lines, not for deep lines!)- 6 sessions spaced 4 weeks apart or can be done as a one-off treatment before an event to have healthy, glowy skin

Hair removal- 6 sessions spaced 4 weeks apart (maintenance 1 treatment every 6 months)

What to expect after the treatment?

  • Redness or flushing

  • Mild swelling

  • Warmth, stinging, or “sunburn-like” soreness

  • Temporary tenderness or sensitivity

  • Darkening of pigmented spots before they flake/fade

Aftercare:

First 24–48 hours

Keep the treated area cool. Use a cold compress for 5–10 minutes at a time if it feels hot or stingy.

Use a gentle moisturiser or soothing gel, such as aloe vera, panthenol, or a fragrance-free barrier cream.

Avoid:

  • Hot showers, saunas, steam rooms, hot tubs

  • Heavy exercise or anything that makes you sweat a lot

  • Scrubs, exfoliating acids, retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, vitamin C, peels

  • Perfumed products, fake tan, deodorant on treated underarms if irritated

  • Picking, scratching, or rubbing the area

Sun protection

  • Use broad-spectrum SPF 30–50 daily on exposed treated areas. Avoid direct sun and tanning beds for at least 2 weeks, and ideally 4 weeks, especially if pigmentation was treated

Hair removal after IPL

  • For hair removal treatments, you can shave between sessions, but avoid waxing, plucking, threading, or epilating, because IPL needs the hair root/follicle target to remain present.

  • Hair may look like it is “growing” for 1–3 weeks, but often it is shedding. Let it come out naturally.
     

Pigmentation or vascular treatments

  • Pigmented spots may darken temporarily, crust lightly, or look like “coffee grounds.” Do not pick them. Let them flake away naturally.

  • For redness/vascular areas, mild swelling or bruised-looking redness can happen. Keep it cool and avoid heat

Main contraindications

  • Pregnancy and breastfeeding — usually avoided as a precaution

  • Recent sun exposure, tanning bed use, sunburn, or fake tan

  • Photosensitising medications or supplements

  • Oral retinoids, especially isotretinoin/Accutane-type medication

  • Active infection in the area, such as cold sores, impetigo, cellulitis, or infected acne

  • Open wounds, cuts, burns, fresh scars, or broken skin

  • Suspicious moles, undiagnosed lesions, or possible skin cancer

  • History of skin cancer in the treatment area, unless medically cleared

  • Photosensitive conditions, such as porphyria or lupus

  • Epilepsy triggered by flashing lights

  • Keloid or hypertrophic scarring tendency

  • Very dark skin or recently tanned skin, depending on the filter/settings and indication

  • Tattoos or permanent makeup in the treatment area

  • Implanted electronic devices, such as pacemakers, if the manufacturer/clinic protocol excludes treatment

  • Poorly controlled diabetes or impaired wound healing

  • Immunosuppression or conditions/medications that significantly impair healing

 

Extra cautions:

  • Melasma or unstable pigmentation

  • Active eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, or rosacea flare

  • Recent chemical peel, microneedling, laser, or resurfacing

  • Recent Botox/filler in the area

  • Blood-thinning medication or easy bruising

  • Hormonal hair growth conditions, such as PCOS, where the results may be less predictable

  • Use of topical retinoids, acids, benzoyl peroxide, or strong active (stop using it for 2-4 weeks before treatment)

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