IPL hair reduction & skin rejuvenation

Client Information - How does IPL work ?

Hair Reduction Treatment Plan

IPL Skin ResQ offers permanent hair reduction. This means that in most cases the majority of hair will not return after a short series of treatments. This course of treatment varies from person to person with regular sessions possibly about a month to three months apart.
No waxing, plucking or tweezing should be performed four weeks prior to your hair reduction appointment. The hair follicle must not be stimulated and therefore if hair needs to be removed in the meantime, it can be done so with shaving, cutting or depilatory cream.
The hair that is going to disappear for good will usually stop growing within this initial course, with any residual hair growth being finer, softer, lighter in colour and re-growing at a dramatically slower rate. This residual hair growth can be left alone, or you can have occasional maintenance treatments, which can vary from a few months apart to once a year.
The degree of hair loss and the time taken to get results will vary from person to person as there are many factors that can influence hair growth.
For maximum results you need to follow the initial course regularly as recommended by your IPL Dermal therapist.
Hair removal treatments on the body are generally performed 8 weeks apart and hair removal treatments on the face vary from 2 - 4 weeks apart.

Pigmentation Treatment Plan

IPL Skin ResQ is able to offer a treatment to reduce the colour of pigmented lesions caused by sun damage, using Intense Pulsed Light technology.
A doctor’s letter confirming that no skin cancers are present may be required before commencing treatment.
One treatment is often enough to see stunning results, but 2 or 3 may be needed for optimal results.
Treatments are performed at 4 to 6 weekly intervals.
Results will vary. Not all pigmentation will fade. Usually sun damage typically seen on backs of hands, forearms, décolletage and face will respond well.
Hormonal pigmentation and other pigmentation with a medical cause may not respond or will have minimal results.
It may be difficult to assess the degree of results before treatment commences, but one initial treatment will give an indication as to whether the pigment is likely to reduce, then further treatments can be done if needed.

Vascular Treatment Plan

IPL Skin ResQ is able to offer a treatment which will reduce facial vascular blemishes like the fine thread-like vessels found on cheeks and around the nose. Also general diffuse redness can be significantly reduced.
Results will vary, occasionally minimal results may be obtained, but most people will see a significant improvement in the condition.
Often at least 4 sessions are needed in an area to obtain optimal results.
Treatments should be 4 to 6 weeks apart.
You may need to come in to the clinic for periodic assessment between treatments.
Treatment of the full face is usually performed in stages rather than the whole face in a single session. Your IPL Dermal Therapist will advise on how to best treat the area.

Rejuvenation Treatment Plan

IPL Skin ResQ are able to offer an anti-aging treatment which will improve skin tone, texture, refine and refresh the skin by increasing the production of collagen in the skin. Fine lines and wrinkles may soften. Also general diffuse redness can be reduced.
Results will vary, but most people will see a significant improvement in skin condition, especially if they combine treatment with Vitamin A, C, E and anti-oxidant skin care and supplements.
Often at least 4 sessions are needed in an area to obtain optimal results.
Treatments should be approximately 4 weeks apart.

Acne Treatment Plan

IPL Skin ResQ are able to offer an acne management program for clients.
Results will vary, but most people will see a significant improvement in skin condition, especially if they combine treatment with Vitamin A, C, E and anti-oxidant skin care and supplements, along with appropriate acne skin products.
A series of regular treatments are needed in an area to obtain optimal results along with peels and other associated treatments as advised by your IPL Dermal Therapist.
Treatments should be approximately 1 or 2 weeks apart.