Photorejuvenation
Restoring skin tone and texture with medical intense pulsed light
Duration
Around 30 minutes per session (depending on the area)
Invasiveness
Non-invasive, painless or well tolerated
Recovery
No downtime; possible mild redness from 30 minutes to a few hours
Sessions
Usually a course of 3–6 sessions, 3–4 weeks apart
The Treatment
What it is
Photorejuvenation with intense pulsed light (IPL) is a non-invasive treatment that improves the tone, firmness and evenness of the skin on the face, neck, décolleté and hands. The light stimulates fibroblasts in depth, supporting new collagen production and the softening of minor pigmentation and superficial capillaries.
How it works
- 01
Preliminary skin assessment and definition of a personalised protocol.
- 02
Application of calibrated light pulses to the area, with a mild warming sensation.
- 03
Collagen stimulation and a gradual improvement in texture and radiance over the following weeks.
Before & After
Illustrative images, not of real patients. Results may vary from person to person.
Scientific Evidence
Intense pulsed light is documented in the literature for photorejuvenation and for the treatment of pigmentation and superficial vascular lesions.
The effect is based on fibroblast stimulation and new collagen production.
References
- El-Domyati, M., El-Ammawi, T.S., Moawad, O., Medhat, W., Mahoney, M.G. and Uitto, J. (2011) 'Intense pulsed light photorejuvenation: a histological and immunohistochemical evaluation', Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 10(11), pp. 1246–1252.
Indicative information for educational purposes, not a substitute for a medical consultation. Duration, number of sessions and results vary from person to person and are subject to individual clinical assessment.
Begin your journey
Book a first consultation: we listen to your needs and define the most suitable path together, with clear information on timing and expected results