IPL Skin Rejuvenation

IPL treatment can help reduce the visible effects of red, flushed skin, rosacea, broken capillaries, pigmented lesions, large pores, sun damage discolouration, mild acne and uneven skin tone. It’s suitable for use on the face, neck, chest, arms and legs.

When you arrive for your appointment at our Dublin clinic, we’ll firstly cleanse your skin of any impurities. Before we activate the machine, we'll provide you with eye shields to protect your eyes from the light energy of the IPL applicator.

Once we apply the IPL applicator to your skin, you'll feel a prickling sensation and see flashes of light.

As the handheld device is passed across the skin, it delivers a spectral range of light that targets the problem area. The high-intensity pulses use visible light to penetrate into the deeper layers of skin and break down inconsistent pigmentation.

Each session takes approximately 20 to 30 minutes.

Depending on your condition, you will typically need three to six sessions spaced four to six weeks apart.

Most people find the procedure quite comfortable, but some do experience mild discomfort. People often describe the feeling as being similar to a rubber band snapping on the skin with a warm sensation.

Some patients see a result after just a single treatment, but we advise our clients that it usually takes two to three sessions before they begin to see a noticeable difference in their skin’s tone and texture.

Your skin is always subject to change as a result of sun exposure and the natural ageing process. After completing a full course of treatments, and once you are happy with how your skin looks, we recommend occasional “top up” sessions to keep the skin looking fresh. This may be necessary once or twice a year but will depend on your skin and how it responds to the treatment.

Before your treatment:

• Advise us if you are taking any medication.
• No sun exposure or sunbathing for a minimum of four weeks before your appointment. During this time, daily application of SPF30 sun cream is advisable.
• No fake tanning products on the area for a minimum of two weeks before.

After the treatment:

• Avoid sun exposure and sunbathing for a minimum of two weeks.
• Apply SPF50 sun cream to the treated area daily.
• Avoid steam rooms, saunas or exercise for 24 hours.
• Avoid applying any creams, soaps or lotions to the treated areas for 48 hours after.

The side effects are minimal. Some patients may experience mild swelling for a few days after treatment. Some patients may see some mild redness for up to 12 hours, but this usually subsides quickly. If we're treating pigmentation, you will notice the pigment initially getting darker for five to 10 days. Again, this will subside quickly.

Here is a full list of possible side effects.

Your practitioner will discuss any possible side effects with you during your initial consultation.

A full-face IPL skin rejuvenation at our Dublin clinic costs €160.

We also offer a three-session package for €420.