IPL uses light energy to target a certain colour in your skin.

When the skin is heated, your body gets rid of the unwanted cells, and that gets rid of the skin concerns you’re being treated for. Unlike lasers, an IPL device sends out more than one wavelength of pulsating light. It can treat a range of skin conditions at the same time but different fillers are used to target more specific skin concerns. 

Patch Testing Requirement’s

• Your patch test must have been completed within the previous one year or we will need to repeat it. If you have had a IPL hair removal treatments within the last year then we will not need to repeat a patch test as the IPL Treatment will have been in contact with your skin and will be sufficient at monitoring for a reaction.
• If you have any changes in your medical condition, then we will need to repeat a patch test regardless of the time since your last tint treatment. This is because your body changes and could react to the IPL Treatment.
• I will require you to have had a patch test at least 48 hours before your appointment. This will involve a consultation and quick patch testing using the IPL machine. Any kind of reaction must be shared with me including redness, itchiness, rash, swelling or bruising (or any other symptoms you may feel is linked).

Health Requirement’s

– Certain health problems and medication will prevent or restrict the treatment. If you are suffering with something that isn’t on this heath requirement list including any medication then please check with your G.P before making an appointment.

• You need to be 18 or over to have this treatment
• If you are of have become pregnant during treatments.
• If you are breastfeeding.
• If you have a tattoo in the area you are wanting IPL Treatment’s. (This can be worked around)
• If you have herpes 1 & 2, due to the heat from the treatment it can cause you to have a outbreak. (this can be worked around)
• If you have taking medication which is known to increase sensitivity to sunlight.
• If you have hypersensitivity to light in the near infrared wavelength region.
• If you have Epilepsy and other types of seizures caused by flashing light. (You need a doctors note)
• If you are taking hormone supplementing medication. (your will need a doctors note)
• If you have (PSOS), Hirsutism or any other hormonal imbalances. (This must be mentioned when making your appointment)
• Viruses such as the flu, colds, cold sores, warts.
• Bacterial infections such as impetigo, boils, conjunctivitis, sties.
• Fungal infections such as ringworm, blepharitis.
• If you have severe eczema, psoriasis or dermatitis, open wounds/cuts or abrasions. (Some of these are able to be worked around)
• If you have used sunbeds or been in direct sunlight four weeks prior to treatment.
• If you are sunburnt.
• If you have used tanning products (on area being treated) within four weeks prior to treatment, such as creams, lotions and sprays. (these may interfere with the IPL treatment)
• If you have had chemical peels, micro-dermabrasion or any resurfacing treatments with in 3 months prior to treatment.
• If you have been using Retain A, Renova with in the last 3 months or have had Isotretinoin (Accutane) or any prescription skin products with in 6 months prior to treatment.
• If you have had a light based treatments like Laser or IPL etc.. with in 6 weeks prior to treatment.
• If you have had Botox or other injectable procedures with in one week prior to treatment.
• Cancer – after 12 months (will need a doctors note)
• If you have taking medication which is known to increase sensitivity to sunlight.
• The use of Retin-A or other retinol products with in 48 hours prior to treatment. (only on the area being treated)
• Recent operations or scar tissue.
• Moles, Skin Tags and Varicose Veins (this can be worked around)
• Highley sensitized / irritated skin or compromised skin barrier.
• Certain allergies (this can be worked around)
• Have you ever experienced claustrophobia (this can be worked around)
• Have a history of fainting. (this can be worked around)

Anything that can be worked around must be mentioned during the making of your appointment. If you are at all unsure of anything then please check with your G.P before making an appointment.

Pre Care

• If you have a history of herpes or cold sores you may require an anti-viral prescription prior to treatment if treating in the area that breakouts occur.
• No sun-tanning or self-tanning products for 4 weeks prior to treatment Includes spray tans, tanning lotions, tanning beds, sun exposure, etc.
• Do not turn up to your appointment immediately after exercise.
• Avoid applying any products, oils, creams to the areas of treatment, keep it dry and clean prior to treatment.
• Do not smoke 4 hours before and after having IPL Rosacea treatment. 

• Avoid treatments that may irritate the skin for 1-2 weeks prior to treatment (waxing, depilatories, etc.)

• Notify me if you have any changes to your health history or medications since your last appointment.

After Care

• Do apply Aloe Vera gel or calming creams for 3 days after the treatment
• Do wear loose clothes to avoid friction on the treated area for 48 hours.
• Do keep treated area clean and dry for 48 hours.
• Do drink plenty of water.
• Do use at least SPF 50 sunscreen for at least 2 weeks if not longer.
• Avoid exposing skin to UV light (sunlight or sunbeds) or self-tan for 4 weeks after treatment. This is to minimise darkening of the skin. (hyperpigmentation).
• Avoid heat treatments such as spas, steam rooms and saunas for 24 hours.
• Avoid excessive scrubbing or applying pressure to the skin for 4-5 days. 
• Avoid shaving the treated area for 72 hours after treatment.
• Avoid exercising for at least 48 hours.
• Avoid hot baths and hot showers for 48 hours.
• Avoid anything that involves chlorine (e.g. swimming) for 48 hours.
• Avoid make-up on the treated area for at least 48 hours.
• Avoid the application of perfumed products for 48 hours.
• Avoid scratching the treatment area if blistering or crusting occurs, as this can cause scarring.
• Avoid waxing, tweezing and threading for the complete duration of the treatment course.
• If you have any problems to contact me straight away.

• A nice warm welcome and a full consultation form to be filled out followed by a patch test.
• To return back in 48 hours for a skin examination and hopefully your first treatment.

• A clean and sanitises shop with fully sanitise hands, machinery and instruments. For me to wear a mask, apron and single use medical grade disposable gloves when needed to.

• personal privacy to get undressed and dressed if needed to.

• To get you comfortably on the electric cosmetic bed start our treatment.

• Photos of your skin to be taken before, and after treatment. This is always shared with you for us to track your process.

• To proceed with the process with a Dermalogica  cleanse, mask and moisturiser finish (depending on treatment booked), allowing time to stop and start and to continue on your pace.

• Regular check in’s by me to see how your sensitivity and comfortability is.

• During the treatment you will feel slight heat or elastic band being flick against your skin sensation.
• Your skin will possible feel warm or hot to touch (kind of like a sunburn) This will cool down by the end of the treatment.
• Once we have finished we can move to reception area and discuss aftercare, payment and your follow up appointment – if you wish to re-book.
• After your IPL treatment your skin will might look pink and feel sensitive to touch.  
• The next 24 – 48 hours your skin might feel tight.
• Some clients get what I call dirty skin and this is wear the skin looks like its got a mask of dullness over it, this is the dead skin lifting off. (very rare)
• The skin will begin to look plumped, glowing within in 1 – 7 days and skin concerns can looked reduced with in 2 – 3 weeks.
• 3 weeks later you can have your next treatment and continue improving the skin. 

• Always plan your remove day around your lifestyle, if your a active person get your gym/work stuff down before your appointment or clients that want to relax after their treatment then plan for a weekend or a time frame when your off etc..
• Keep the skin hydrated with appropriate moisturisers.
• Have top up treatment’s to maintain results.