IPL Skin Rejuvenation — Face
Intense pulsed light is delivered in short flashes across the face, with cooling gel and protective eyewear throughout. Each flash feels like a brief warm tap. A patch test is required before a first session, and we ask that the skin is kept out of direct sun either side of the appointment.
What this involves
IPL is intense pulsed light: short flashes of filtered light absorbed by pigment and redness in the skin. It feels like a warm elastic band flicked against the surface, and protective eyewear is worn throughout. Usually a course, with changes appearing over several weeks.
How to prepare
Patch test required
A patch test is required at least 24 hours before your first treatment — this is not optional, and we will arrange it when you book. Avoid sun exposure, sunbeds and fake tan for four weeks before and after. Stop retinoids and acids for a week beforehand. Not suitable on recently tanned skin, over tattoos, during pregnancy, or while taking light-sensitising medication — please tell us what you take.
If anything here is unclear, or you are unsure whether it applies to you, call +44 7830 704502 before your appointment and we will talk it through.
Common questions
What does the iPL Skin Rejuvenation — Face involve?
Intense pulsed light is delivered in short flashes across the face, with cooling gel and protective eyewear throughout. Each flash feels like a brief warm tap. A patch test is required before a first session, and we ask that the skin is kept out of direct sun either side of the appointment.
How long does the appointment take?
The appointment is booked as 30 minutes.
Do I need a patch test before the iPL Skin Rejuvenation — Face?
A patch test is required at least 24 hours before your first treatment — this is not optional, and we will arrange it when you book. Avoid sun exposure, sunbeds and fake tan for four weeks before and after. Stop retinoids and acids for a week beforehand. Not suitable on recently tanned skin, over tattoos, during pregnancy, or while taking light-sensitising medication — please tell us what you take.