Removal of discoloration
IPL light acts on melanin stored in the skin. Pulses of light break down the accumulated dye, which is then gradually removed by the body. As a result, discolorations are lightened or completely disappear.
For whom?
For complexions with post-sun and age spots, pigmentation spots, uneven skin tone or acne marks.
Effects of treatment:
- brightening or reduction of hyperpigmentation
- even skin tone
- brighten and refresh the complexion
- improve skin appearance
Contraindications:
- pregnancy, breastfeeding
- epilepsy
- Cancer (up to 5 years after the end of treatment)
- vitiligo
- skin diseases (blistering, psoriasis, AD)
- photodermatoses
- active inflammation (wounds, herpes, erosions)
- Viral, bacterial, fungal infections
- autoimmune diseases
- unregulated chronic diseases (e.g. hypertension, diabetes)
- tendency to scarring/keloids
- Implants (pacemaker, insulin pump, cochlear implant) and metal in the area of the procedure
Temporary contraindications / require an interval:
- Fresh tan (min. 4-6 weeks), self-tanner
- (2 wks.)
- vaccinations (2 weeks)
- Antibiotic therapy (2 weeks).
- Oral retinoids (up to 6 months after termination)
- Retinol/retinoid creams (discontinue 4 weeks).
- peels/acids (leave off at least 7 days)
- Light-sensitizing drugs and herbs (e.g., St. John’s wort, calendula, horsetail, nettle, SSRIs, tetracyclines)-put off 2tyg.
- Anti-inflammatory drugs (leave 7 days)
- aesthetic treatments: botox (3months), hyaluronic acid/stimulants (8week).
