| IPL Photorejuvenation - FAQs |
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| How does it work? |
| A light signal is sent to the body's collagen production system which enhances the rate of collagen production. Additionally, pigmentation will absorb the light and some of the melanin producing cells are disabled, thus evening out skin colour. Finally, fine vessels, apparent at the skin surface, will retain the light and be absorbed. |
| This procedure works well over the face, neck, chest, legs, arms and back of the hand. The Energist Ultra System can also improve the appearance of thread veins, scars, pink stretch marks and acne. |
| Are there any side-effects? |
| There are little or no side-effects. The treatment has been likened to being flicked by a hair brush, but the skin may go slightly red for a few hours. If the area is over treated then there may be a chance of some slight crusting and blisters, however, this will resolve in 5 to 7 days. |
| How many treatments does it require? |
| In most cases you will see a result after 3 treatments but there is a significant improvement if the treatment is repeated at regular intervals. |
| The efficacy of treatments will be evidenced by photographs. |
| How often do I need treating? |
| After the initial treatment it is advisable to have a second treatment two to four weeks later. Depending upon age, severity of the condition being treated or amount of exposure to the sun, it may be advisable to have a course of treatments over a period of a year. |
| How long do the effects last for? |
| This depends on your lifestyle. However, improvements can continue over several months. The consultation with a fully trained operator will provide you with a skin care regimen that will help maintain improvements. |
| Who can be treated? |
| The ideal age range for this treatment would be anybody up to the age of 60 years old. If you have a suntan it is advisable to wait until you are back to your base colour before undergoing treatment. |
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