Acne Treatments (IPL)

A gentle treatment for inflammatory acne that:  

  • Eliminates bacteria within pores 

  • Improves skin appearance 

  • Is a great alternative for oral medication  

  • Helps you regain self-confidence with minimal downtime, so you can get back to your busy lifestyle in a flash 

What is it?    

The IPL acne treatment greatly improves your skin appearance, reduces your acne, and simultaneously treats the redness/pigmentation in your skin. The light penetrates through various skin layers and helps eliminate acne bacteria and reduces the inflammation or sebum excess (skin oil) production that characterizes acne. IPL is a non-invasive solution on inflammatory acne with less collateral effects than oral medication.  

When will I see results? 

Depending on the acne severity, it may take typically 4-6 sessions with a recess of 4 weeks in between treatments to see improvement in your skin.

What can I expect after treatment? 

Immediately following treatment, you may experience some redness, depending on your customized treatment settings. The redness will usually disappear within a few hours. In most cases, makeup may be applied immediately, and daily activities can be resumed the very same day.  We advise you to stay out of direct sun for a few weeks following the treatment and to apply sunscreen regularly. 

Is it right for me?  

IPL acne treatments are not suitable for everyone and may carry some risks. IPL for acne is not suitable when you have active viral or fungal skin conditions or skin cancer. Risks may include: redness, swelling and change of pigmentation. 

How does it work? 

IPL is one of the most commonly administered forms of light therapy in dermatological applications. IPL systems are designed to deliver many rapid, highly intense and controlled pulses of light – the controlled pulsing prevents thermal damage to your skin and minimizes discomfort. IPL technology treats your acne with specific wavelengths of light targeting bacteria in the skin, as well as inflamed sebaceous glands that contribute to break-outs.

The treatment  

To ensure your utmost comfort during the procedure, we will apply cold coupling gel on the treatment area. Depending on your specific concern, you can expect the session to last 15-20 minutes. You may experience a warm sensation as the light is applied to the skin, but the treatment is gentle and should not feel uncomfortable.