How it works

    •    IPL delivers short pulses of filtered light that are drawn to colour in the skin: the brown of pigment and the red of small blood vessels.

    •    That light turns into heat where it's absorbed, breaking the pigment and vessels down so your body can clear them naturally.

    •    The skin around them is left largely undisturbed.

    •    The gentle heat also encourages the skin's natural renewal, helping to improve texture and soften the look of very fine lines over a course.

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Choose your area

​Face | £150

Full face treatment focused on sun damage, pigmentation and redness across the cheeks, nose, forehead and chin.

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Face, Neck & Décolleté | £175

Your neck and chest see just as much sun as your face, but far less SPF. That's often where sun damage shows most, and where the contrast with a treated face becomes noticeable. Treating all three keeps your tone even from forehead to chest.

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Treatment time

60 minutes / 75 minutes

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Your appointment

    •    Consultation and patch test. Before your first treatment we'll talk through your skin, your goals and your history, then carry out a patch test at least 48 hours before your treatment.

    •    Preparation. We cleanse your skin, fit protective eyewear and apply a cool gel.

    •    Treatment. The light is delivered in quick pulses that feel like a warm flick of an elastic band. Most clients find it very manageable.

    •    Finish. We calm the skin and apply SPF before you leave.

Afterwards

Most clients go straight back to their day. Your skin may look pink for a few hours.

Over the next day or two, brown spots will darken and look a little like coffee grounds before flaking away over 5 to 10 days. This is exactly what we want to see, so please don't pick them.

For the first 24 hours, avoid heat, exercise, hot showers and active skincare. Wear SPF every day and keep out of the sun while your skin settles.

How many sessions will I need?

Many clients see a visible difference within one to two weeks of their first session. For the best results we recommend 3 to 6 sessions, spaced around 4 weeks apart, depending on your skin and goals. Many clients then book an annual maintenance session.

How long results last depends largely on what your skin sees next. Daily SPF protects your results. Without it, new sun damage will form.

Is it right for me?

IPL works best on untanned skin, and we'll talk through your skin type and history in detail at your consultation.

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It isn't suitable if you:

    •    Have had sun exposure, sunbeds or self-tan in the last 4 weeks

    •    Are pregnant

    •    Are taking isotretinoin or any medication that makes skin sensitive to light

    •    Have an active cold sore or skin infection in the area

    •    Have a history of skin cancer in the treatment area

A note on melasma. Melasma can look very similar to sun damage but often worsens with heat, including IPL. If we suspect melasma, we'll recommend a different approach.

Planning a holiday? Book your IPL for after you're back. Sun before or after treatment is the biggest risk to your skin.