Intense Pulsed Light (or IPL) effectively rejuvenates your skin by targeting specific skin cells responsible for a number of very common skin concerns. It also increases cellular turnover and upscales the production of collagen.
IPL uses broad-spectrum light technology to brighten pigmented areas and stop blood flow to broken capillaries, so they’ll no longer be visible. The process also speeds up cell regeneration and boosts collagen, so the skin looks refreshed. This collagen boost makes it a good treatment choice for early signs of aging like fine lines as the new collagen layers will be tighter, smoothing out the fine lines. As IPL treatment evens out your skin tone, this can also make you appear younger.
For those looking to further enhance their skin’s texture and firmness, Profhilo treatment at Amara Clinic offers a unique approach to skin hydration and bio-remodeling, perfectly complementing the benefits of IPL.
At Amara Clinic, your safety is paramount, so we’ll conduct a thorough consultation with a patch test before any laser treatment to ensure it will work for your skin. During your treatments, you will feel heat with a slight stinging or snapping feeling, but our patients find this tolerable, and it should not last for more than a few minutes after your treatment. After the treatment, you may experience some redness or tingling on the treated area, and must protect the area from sun exposure, but there’s no real recovery time. Each session takes 30-60 minutes depending on the area so it’s a quick treatment. Depending on your skin concerns it’s usually advisable to have around 4 initial treatments, and you’ll see some brightening, refreshed results straight away. You’ll see final results a few days after your last treatment and then you’re likely to only need top-ups annually.
Additionally, Amara Clinic’s Microneedling service offers a synergistic effect to IPL by promoting collagen production through minimally invasive techniques, ideal for those seeking comprehensive skin rejuvenation.
As IPL treatment is effective against many skin complaints it’s a good choice if you have multiple issues you’d like to address at once and is suitable for use at any age. For example, it can reduce the redness from rosacea while simultaneously treating enlarged pores. At Amara, we provide natural cosmetic treatments that keep people coming back again and again, so we usually say if anyone can tell you’ve had work done it is bad work, but we have to say with IPL the results can be dramatic so people will likely notice. We don’t think anyone will judge your new smooth skin though, they’ll just want to know how they can get the same effect.
Looking to sculpt your body as well as rejuvenate your skin? Consider exploring our Body Sculpting options, including the latest techniques in fat reduction and contouring without surgery.
Our founder has been in the cosmetic business for more than 20 years, starting in other people’s clinics for a few years before opening his own 15 years ago which became the largest Botox account in Ireland quickly. His knack for slowing down time and keeping his patients looking naturally younger became so popular he now divides his time between Dublin, London, and Warsaw. He enjoys training other doctors who share his passion and the team he’s built up in Dublin has a 5-star rating on Google which proves they follow his ideals.
To get started with a clinic trusted by many, set up a consultation on our contact page today. If you’d like to find out more first or see some incredible before and after transformations, you can contact our Dublin team on 3531 676 1074 or info@amara.ie.
approximately 30 minute session to treat redness, pigment or general skin rejuvenation
approximately 45 minute session to treat redness, pigment or general skin rejuvenation. Treat both face and neck.
approximately 1h session to treat redness, pigment or general skin rejuvenation. Treat face, neck and chest or hands
Decreases redness and improves the appearance of broken capillaries, improves irregular skin pigmentation, bringing your skin closer to its natural even tone, stimulates the production of collagen, leading to stronger overall skin, improves the appearance of pores, improves and revitalises sun-damaged skin
Sessions last 30-60 mins, depending on the areas being treated – so it’s quick and easy.
A standalone treatment will see results, but 3-4 treatments are always recommended.
Single sessions can then be performed as a means of maintenance.
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IPL results are not permanent but are long-lasting, with most people seeing improvements for 6-9 months. Maintenance treatments can be performed on the advice of your laser specialist to ensure you’re happy.
You will have a pre-treatment consultation with a laser specialist to assess your suitability and discuss the best program. A patch test will be performed before any treatment.
Laser treatment with the Lumenis M22 can treat all areas of the face, neck, decolletage and hands. Body treatments are also possible.
Results will be seen within a week and will improve as you move through your course.
Aside from a little bit of heat, no is the answer. Ultrasound gel is applied to the skin to help with the heat.
In terms of downtime, you may experience some redness and a tingling sensation, but these resolve quickly in most cases.
You must avoid the sun before and after treatment as this will make you more prone to complications and longer recovery time. Comprehensive after-care instructions will be provided to you by your laser specialist.