IPL Treatment solves skin problems
Do you suffer with unwanted facial or body thread veins? Do you have rosacea that needs managing? Do you have a constant red complexion down to skin sensitivity? Then IPL may just be the answer!
Thread veins are completely harmless, but many people find they look unsightly and visibly age them more than lines and wrinkles do.
At Skin Southwest, we have an IPL Lumina machine that can help manage these conditions. Most red skin lesions, including facial thread veins, rosacea, spider naevi, and port wine stains, can be treated very successfully. Depending on the lesions, leg vessels can also respond well to treatment.
We offer consultations where a practitioner can assess your skin in detail and recommend the best way to move forward. A patch test is required one week prior to a full treatment, this can be done at consultation if you wish or you can simply take information away, you are under no obligation.
Light energy is applied to the skin where it is readily absorbed by blood vessels, heating them to a point where they are destroyed. Following treatment, the vessels quickly clear as they are reabsorbed by the body, leaving little or no trace of the original lesion.
Prior to treatment, you must first undergo a consultation where details about your medical history are obtained in order to confirm your suitability. Before proceeding, you will be asked to sign a consent form and undergo a test patch.
During the procedure, the light applicator is placed on the skin and a short pulse of light is released. The applicator is moved to the neighbouring area and the process is repeated until the entire area is treated. During treatment, protective eyewear will be provided.
Thread vein removal treatment is suitable for most people. Best results are obtained for those with fair skin, and there is less chance of side effects.
After treatment, the area may feel warm for a few hours. Rarely, some delicate skin areas such as the cheeks or décolleté can be red and slightly swollen for up to 48 hours. Though very rare, there is a chance a small blister may form and there could be temporary lightening or darkening of the skin.
Treatments typically take from 15 to 45 minutes, depending on the type and size of lesion.
Typically 3 to 5 treatments are needed for optimum results, though small lesions may clear in just a single session. Repeat treatments are spaced every 4 to 6 weeks.
