Doctor-supervised Traetment Sessions
IPL Treatment Menu
IPL Treatment Menu
Concern Target Sessions
Acne (Active & Scarring) P. acnes bacteria + oil glands 4–6
Pigmentation (Freckles, Sun Spots, Melasma) Melanin in epidermis 3–5
Vascular Lesions (Rosacea, Spider Veins, Cherry Angiomas)Haemoglobin in blood vessels 2–4
Skin Rejuvenation (Texture, Pores, Fine Lines) Collagen stimulation 3–6
Hair Removal (Face & Body) Melanin in hair follicle 6–8
Treatment Spotlight
- IPL Acne Therapy
- Dual-action: kills bacteria, reduce inflammation + shrinks oil glands
- Reduces inflammatory acne by 70–80%
- Improves post-acne redness and scarring
- Recommended Number of Treatments: 6-8+
- Treatment Frequency: 2-4 weeks depending on severity
- IPL Vascular & Rosacea Treatment
- Seals dilated capillaries and cherry angiomas
- Darkening (coagulation) or immediate clearance of the vessel
- Hemoglobin (protein in red blood cells), absorbs the light, causing coagulation, vasoconstriction, and damage to the vessel endothelial lining
- Calms diffuse redness (face, neck, chest)
- 80% improvement in rosacea flushing
- Recommended Number of Treatments: Dependent on condition and lesion type
- Treatment Frequency: 2-4 weeks (dependent on condition and lesion type)
- IPL Hair Removal
- Permanent hair reduction (70–90%)
- Safe for face, underarms, legs, back
- Works on dark hair (blonde/grey limited)
- Faster than laser for large areas
- Frequency: 6-10 sessions
- Interval: Every 4-6 weeks
- Only the hairs in the anagen phase are effectively treated during each session. Sessions are spaced out to target hairs that may enter the anagen phase between treatments.
- Maintenance: Frequency: Every 3-6-12 months (depending on individual needs)
- Maintenance sessions may be required to address any regrowth or follicles that become active over time.
Factors Influencing Treatment Plan:
- Hair Type: Darker, coarser hair responds better to laser treatment due to higher melanin content.
Hormones: Imbalanced or fluctuating hormone activity can cause changes to hair growth cycle and amount of growth (e.g., PCOS symptoms include Hirsutism, increased testosterone production leading to excessive hair growth.
- IPL Pigmentation Correction
- Targets epidermal melanin (sun spots, freckles).
- The melanin in pigmented lesions absorbs the light, causing the pigment to break down and gradually be cleared by the body’s natural processes.
- Melasma-safe with low-fluence protocol
- Clinical Endpoint: Darkening and eventual flaking of the pigmented lesions (5-7 days)
- Recommended Number of Treatments: 2-4
- Treatment Frequency: 4 weeks
- Prevents recurrence with SPF + tyrosinase inhibitors
- IPL Photorejuvenation
- Full-face collagen boost by heating intradermal water, improving skin texture, fine lines, and elasticity.
- Improves tone, texture, pore size
- Reduces fine lines and dullness
- “Lunchtime glow” – no peeling
- Recommended Number of Treatments: 4-6 with ongoing maintenance
Treatment Frequency: 4 weeks
The IPL Treatment Process
The IPL Treatment Process
Double Cleanse & Eye Shields – Full protection
IPL Pulses – Feels like warm elastic band flicks
Soothing gel to calm skin
SPF 50+ application
Session time: 20–45 minutes
Sensation: 3–6/10 (cooling gel reduces discomfort)
Before & After Care
Pre-Treatment (2–4 weeks)
- Avoid sun, solariums, fake tan
- Stop retinol, exfoliating products, AHA/BHA 5–7 days prior
- Clean and free of lotions and oils
- No photosensitising meds (doxycycline, etc.)
- Shave hair removal areas 24 hrs before
Post-Treatment Timeline
Time Appearance & Care
0–2 hrs Mild redness (like light sunburn)
Day 1–3 Pigment darkens (“coffee grounds”) – then flakes off
Day 4–7 Vessels may temporarily darken before fading
Week 2 Full results visible – repeat session
Ongoing SPF 50+ daily – critical for 6 weeks
No picking, scrubbing or heat for 48 hrs.
Results Timeline
Concern First Visible Change Full Results
Acne 1–2 weeks 4–6 weeks
Pigmentation 5–10 days (darkening then fade) 3–6 weeks
Vascular 1–3 days 2–4 weeks
Rejuvenation Immediate glow 4–8 weeks
Hair Removal 1–3 weeks (hair “falls out”) 6–8 sessions
Why Choose Panache Medical Aesthetics for IPL?
Real-time skin cooling – cooling contact tip
Doctor-calibrated fluences – per skin type
Before/after 3D imaging – track pigment & vascular clearance
Combine with LED, peels, RFM for enhanced results
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is IPL painful?
No – feels like a warm flick. With cooling tip = most rate 3–5/10. Numbing cream available for sensitive areas.
Is IPL safe for darker skin tones?
Safe with minimum risk of burns with correct settings + pre/post SPF.
What if I have a tan?
Wait 2- 4 weeks – active tan increases risk of burns. We use skin type analyser to confirm safety.
Can I combine IPL with other treatments?
Yes – “Glow Stack” protocols:
IPL + HydraFacial → same day
IPL + RF Microneedling → 1 week apart
IPL + Chemical Peel → 2 weeks apart