IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)
What is Intense Pulsed Light? IPL or Intense Pulsed Light is the process of using specific wavelengths of light to provide a range of aesthetic and therapeutic treatments by targeting structures within the skin (such as melanin) with wavelengths of light, which break down the structure and improve the appearance of the skin. The light pulses also stimulate collagen production which floods to the area, plumping the skin and giving a more youthful appearance.
The SkinBase IPL can be used for a wide range of treatments including hair reduction, photorejuvenation, acne and vascular lesions.
IPL is different to laser based therapies that only produce a single wavelength of light and can therefore only treat a specific condition.
IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) by Skinbase is an alternative hair removal method, targeting and affecting the hair at the follicle. IPL emits beams of visible pulsed light onto the skin. This light is absorbed by melanin in the hair and turns into heat energy. Providing there is sufficient melanin in the hair this heat disables the hair follicle so it can no longer produce a hair.
Permanent hair reduction is only possible if the hair is in the anagen growth phase. Only approximately 30% of hairs are in this growth phase at any one time which is why for permanent hair reduction, most areas of the body will need between 6-10 treatments. This can vary from client to client.
Which areas can be treated?
Unwanted hair can be removed from most parts of the body including legs, upper lip & chin, bikini line, underarm, back. A slight warm tingling sensation best describes the feeling experienced during a SkinBase™ IPL treatment. This is minimised further by a specially developed cryo-handset. The SkinBase™ IPL is infinitely more comfortable than most conventional methods like waxing, laser and electrolysis and many other IPL or laser systems.
IPL can only be effective on dark hairs, hence the need to stay out of the sun for several weeks before treatments.
Price List
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Face
Between brows / £35
Cheeks / £55
Chin / £45
Forehead / £55
Full face / £100
Side of face / £55
Upper lip / £45
Upper lip & chin / £75
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Body
Arm full £195 / half £105
Back of neck / £120
Bikini starting from £80
Buttocks/ £145
Feet / £65
Fingers / £55
Hands / £55
Leg full £350 / half £175
Underarm/ £70
Nipples / £55
Stomach line / £55
Toes / £50
PHOTOREJUVENATION
Great for improving appearance of skin tone, rosacea, broken blood vessels, red and blue facial veins
Reduce facial wrinkles and fine lines
Treat sun damage, age spots, brown pigmentation and solar lentigines
Provides a smoother appearance to skin
Full face / £135
back of hands / £95
Face & Neck / £190
Décolletage / £185
IPL For Vascular Lesions (thread veins)
Thread veins are often seen on the face, especially cheeks and nose. They can be caused by excessive exposure to UV radiation but some people are simply more susceptible to them and they can be present from childhood. Facial telangiectasias usually respond well to IPL treatment.
IPL therapy treat thread veins by emitting wavelengths of light that are filtered to target the haemaglobin in the thread veins/broken capillaries. The treatment causes the vein to gradually breakdown over a number of days until it has disappeared.
How many treatments will I need?
Only 1 or 2 treatments are required at 2-3 week intervals.
Single area / £55
Cheeks / £95
IPL For Acne Treatment
IPL is a revolutionising acne treatment. Our system has FDA clearance and is proven to be extremely effective in the treatment of acne.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
The IPL system releases yellow, green and red light that is emitted in a series of short pulses. This destroys the bacteria that live in the skin and cause inflammation, while the red light directly targets the overactive sebaceous glands that cause the outbreak of pustules. The light also stimulates collagen production in the area helping to improve the appearance of acne scarring.
Benefits
Safe and pain free
No down time
Dramatically reduces inflammation
Prevents over production of sebum
Destroys the bacteria on the skin preventing new spots occurring
Quickly begin to see a difference after just one treatment
Evens out the skin surface improving the appearance of scarring
Full face / £152
Half face / £95