IPL Skin Rejuvenation

At Cheshire Lasers, we have a wide rang of treatments for skin rejuvenation.
Cheshire Lasers uses the Intense Pulsed Light ( IPL) system for skin rejuvenation when there are brown spots (pigmentation) or redness caused by thread veins.

Pulsed light quickly removes brown and thread veins and stimulates the production of new collagen.

At Cheshire Lasers, we us a Lynton Aqs System made by Lynton Lasers a local company from Holmes Chapel with a fantastic reputation.

IPL Skin Rejuvenation Consultation Procedure

Prior to any treatment our Level 4 Laser Technician will provide a full consultation. The consultation identifies your expectations and provides a complete explanation of the treatment. A medical history is taken to confirm suitability for treatment. If you wish to proceed, written informed consent is obtained, and a test patch is performed to confirm there are no adverse skin reactions to the light.

How does Intense Pulsed Light work?

Intense pulsed light systems release precisely controlled short pulses of filtered light that stimulate the fibroblast cells within the skin that produce collagen and elastin. This improves the radiancy and tightness of the skin, controlling enlarged pores, and giving a more uniform complexion.

What does an IPL Skin Rejuvenation Treatment involve?

After cleaning the skin a mild, we will apply a gentle skin peel to remove the top layers of dead skin.

To protect your eyes, you will need to wear goggles.
We will apply a layer of cool gel to the treatment area to guide the light into the skin.
The light applicator is placed onto the skin, and a quick light pulse is released. The applicator is then moved to the neighbouring area, which is repeated until the entire area is treated. The chilled gel is removed, and the area is cooled.

Am I suitable for treatment?

This treatment is only suitable for lighter skin tones.

At the bottom of this page, we list other skin rejuvenation treatments which we can discuss if you have a darker skin tone.

We can not recommend treatment if you have the following conditions:

pregnant or breastfeeding
infections on the skin
broken, angry inflamed skin
light-sensitive medication or medical conditions
medications that make skin delicate and sensitive to injury
recent sun exposure or planned sun exposure up to 4 weeks after treatment
keloid scarring

How Does the treatment feel?

You will not need anaesthesia for this treatment. Most patients describe the discomfort as moderate and acceptable and liken it to a quick pinprick.

Is IPL Skin Rejuvenation safe?

The skin of some patients becomes quite red after treatment. Very rarely the skin may become lighter or darker, or small blisters may form. However, most patients experience little or no side effects and any skin reaction usually disappears within a few hours.

What should I expect after the treatment?

Redness and a slight warming sensation are normal after treatment. We will cool the skin to ease these symptoms. You may see a darkening of any pigmented spots before they flake off, leading to an evening of skin tone. Skin tightening should increase over the following months as new collagen is regenerates within the dermis. Some patients notice a slight swelling over the cheekbones, which may last for up to 72 hours.

How many treatments are necessary?

Treatments should be every four weeks; you may need up to 6 treatments for maximum results.
After this, we recommend top-up sessions to maintain the results.

How long does each treatment take?

A facial treatment usually takes about 30 – 45 minutes.

Alternative Skin Rejuvenation Treatments

At Cheshire Lasers, we offer a range of treatments for skin Rejuvenation. IPL Treatment is the treatment of choice if you have vessels or patches of pigmentation you want to target.

Other excellent skin rejuvenation options include:

This page lists the wide range of skin rejuvenation treatments on offer.