IPL Rebright Treatment
Dr Amber Woodcock
Clinic Director/Doctor
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Do you struggle with rosacea, flushing, redness or sun spots?
The IPL rebright uses advanced technology (previously the machine of choice by the NHS) and it is unique and safe, helping to restore your skin confidence.
What is IPL Rebright Treatment?
IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) uses the power of light. It is non invasive.
- Reduce pigmentation from sun damage and age spots
- Smooth out uneven skin tone and texture
- Reduce thread veins and redness, resulting in less flushing and less need for make up.
- Minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
- Revitalize dull skin for a healthy, luminous glow
Why Choose IPL Rebright?
- Quick and Effective: Each session is fast and fits easily into your schedule, with most treatments completed in under an hour.
- Minimal Downtime: Return to your daily routine almost immediately, with little to no recovery time needed.
- Long-Lasting Results: Enjoy a brighter, more even complexion with results that improve over time.
What Can Be Treated with IPL Rebright?
- Redness –including facial telangiectasia (thread veins), spider naevi, Rosacea/Redness, port wine stains, Campbell de Morgan spots (red spots) and Poikiloderma of Civatte (pigmentation on the neck). Read the IPL – Patient Red Vein Leaflet
- Brown Spots/Pigmentation – including solar lentigines (sun damage), ephelides (freckles) and seborrheic keratoses (flat brown lesions). Read the IPL – Patient Pigmentation Leaflet
If you’re happy with your IPL results but feel your skin needs a little more, you may benefit from our IllumiSmooth treatment. This combines IPL with gentle resurfacing to improve both tone and texture in one session, creating a brighter, smoother and more refreshed result. Many patients choose this as a next step when they’re ready to take their skin results further.
Important Safety Notes:
- Any lesions larger than 6mm, unusual, rapidly changing, or concerning moles should be checked by your GP or a dermatologist before booking a treatment or patch test.
- If you cannot see your GP promptly, we offer our Map My Mole service, providing a professional dermoscopy report within 48 hours.
- All patients require a patch test and consultation.
Aftercare & Timing:
- Strict sunscreen use and UV avoidance are essential to maintain results.
- For convenience, you can find a high-quality UPF50 hats and clothing we recommend here.
- If you cannot avoid sun exposure, we recommend undergoing IPL treatment during autumn or winter for best results.
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How Does IPL Work?
Melanin also shows absorption over these wavelengths, thus the light is predominantly absorbed by areas of high vascularity or melanin concentration – E.g redness/sun spots.
The light absorbed by these areas is converted to heat, destroying the excess melanocytes and telangiectases for a more even skin tone. In addition, a reduction of pore size, improved skin texture and luminosity is noted, resulting in a smoother, more youthful complexion
Is IPL Rebright Treatment for Me?
- Rosacea/Flushing/Redness
- Facial thread veins/visible capillaries
- Port wine stain
- Sun Spots, sun pigmentation/sun Damage/Freckling
- Dull/Uneven Complexion
- Acne
The decision to undergo is a personal decision and should be made after careful research, consideration and consultation with one of our cosmetics doctors who will advise you.
The following are contra-indications for undergoing the treatment.
- Sun Tan/Sunbeds/Skin infection or irritation
- Darker skin Types – Fitzpatrick 4-5
- Skin cancer/raised moles/Tattoos in the area to be treated
- Melasma/Pigmentation near the treatment areas
- Recent use of Certain drugs and photo-sensitive medication
- Keloid/raised scars
- Diabetes/Immunosupression
- Smoker/Excess alcohol consumption.
- Use of blood thinning medication
- Prone to cold sores/herpes infection
- Pregnancy/(breastfeeding is safe)
How Do You Administer IPL Rebright Treatment?
On your treatment day, photographs will be taken to document your treatment. You will be given a hand held electronic fan to keep you cool during the procedure.
Your skin will be medically cleansed followed by the application of protective eye goggles and a cooling gel applied to your skin.
Your practitioner will then start the IPL treatment, which involves moving the IPL device over the area to be treated. This can be uncomfortable and some patients describe as an elastic band pinging on the skin. Cooling of the skin using your fan will help.
The procedure takes 20-30 minutes. Some lesions may darken post treatment, this is normal and temporary.
Follow up treatments are usually every four-six weeks depending on the individual patient, our cosmetics doctors will provide you with additional information on follow up during your consultation.
Are There Any Side Effects to IPL?
IPL is well tolerated and very safe. Typical side effects will include, redness, mild flushing, mild swelling, tight and dry skin.
Delicate skin may have mild bruising/marks or in rare cases blistering and noticeable swelling. Some patients may find the procedure uncomfortable, let your Doctor know so we can adjust the settings.
The skin redness starts to fade after 1-2 days. Use of moisturiser and sun protection cream is essential.
For convenience, you can find a high-quality UPF50 hats and clothing we recommend here.
After 2-3 days most patients will have no signs of treatment and can continue their usual skincare routine and application of make-up.
By day 7, almost all patients have recovered fully from the treatment with no visible signs of having the procedure.
Extremely rare side effects include, scarring, infection, herpes reactivation and pigmentation (if no spf protection used).
There is an aftercare programme which your practitioner will advise you on.
What Is The Aftercare/Downtime for IPL Rebright?
To gain the best results from your treatment, please follow the aftercare plan below.
- Stop any acids/retinoids/irritating creams at least 7 days before and after treatment to minimise redness and irritation.
- Mild redness, tightness and flushing after treatment is normal.
- Wash your hands and avoid touching the treated area. This reduces the risk of infection.
- Occasionally mild swelling, or bruising may occur. This usually settles after 1-4 days but may last longer. An anti-histamine tablet may help swelling, along with extra pillow to elevate your head, arnica cream/tablets and cool flannels can be used to help bruising and heat.
- Lesions may darken, crust and then flake off, this is totally normal, do not pick/disturb the healing.
- Avoid direct UV exposure for 2 weeks, saunas, steam rooms and vigorous exercise for 48 hours.
- Wash the treated area gently with tepid water or pHformula EXFO/FOAM/Gel cleanse for the first 1-2 days.
- Apply pHformula recovery/SOS cream regularly and if desired return to wearing make-up after 1-2 days.
- Apply pHformula UV protect liberally every day – Minimum spf 30+. Use a large hat, scarf and sunglasses if outside.
- Avoid direct sun exposure and do not use sun tanning beds. Results are best seen after a minimum of 3 treatments. If you have any concerns, please contact your practitioner or email us at dramber@cosmeticsdoctor.co.uk