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).