IPL-Acne Treatment
What is IPL Acne Treatment?
Clearer, Calmer Skin with Advanced Light Therapy
Acne can affect confidence at any age, often leaving individuals feeling frustrated by persistent breakouts and the lingering redness that can remain long after blemishes have healed.
IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) Acne Treatment is a non-invasive treatment designed to help improve active acne and reduce associated inflammation. Using carefully controlled pulses of light energy, IPL targets acne-causing bacteria while helping to calm redness and support the skin's natural healing processes.
Suitable for both teenagers and adults, IPL offers an effective treatment option for those seeking a clearer, healthier-looking complexion with minimal disruption to daily life.
How Does IPL Acne Treatment Work?
IPL uses specific wavelengths of light that are absorbed by compounds produced by Cutibacterium acnes (formerly Propionibacterium acnes), the bacteria associated with acne breakouts. This interaction helps to destroy the bacteria, reducing the likelihood of future flare-ups.
The light energy also has an anti-inflammatory effect, helping to calm redness and irritation associated with active acne. In addition, IPL can stimulate collagen production, which may contribute to an improvement in overall skin quality and the appearance of post-inflammatory redness.
Is IPL Suitable for Acne Scarring?
IPL may help to reduce the redness and pigmentation that can remain following acne breakouts. However, it is not typically the treatment of choice for deep or pitted acne scarring.
For concerns relating to acne scarring and textural irregularities, alternative treatments such as Microneedling, PRP Skin Regeneration, or a combination approach may be recommended following consultation.
How Many Treatments Will I Need?
The number of treatments required will vary depending on the severity of your acne and your individual response to treatment.
For best results, a course of 4–6 treatments, usually spaced 2–4 weeks apart, is often recommended. Your practitioner will advise on the most appropriate treatment schedule during your consultation and provide a personalised treatment plan tailored to your needs.
What Are the Benefits of IPL Acne Treatment?
IPL Acne Treatment may help to:
Reduce active acne breakouts
Destroy acne-causing bacteria
Calm redness and inflammation
Improve the overall appearance of the skin
Promote a clearer, more balanced complexion
Support collagen production and skin renewal
Improve confidence and wellbeing
What Does the Treatment Involve?
Your journey begins with a comprehensive consultation and patch test to assess suitability and discuss your skin concerns and treatment goals.
During the procedure, the skin will be cleansed and protective eyewear provided. The IPL handset is then applied to the treatment area, delivering controlled pulses of light energy to the skin.
Most clients describe the sensation as a mild warming feeling or a brief snapping sensation, which is generally well tolerated. Treatment sessions are relatively quick, allowing you to return to your usual activities with minimal downtime.
BOOK A FACE TO FACE CONSULTATION
This treatment will require a consultation and a patch test before your first session. Please choose the Face to Face consultation option, on booking there will be a short form to complete. If we need any further information we will be in touch