IPL uses light energy to target a certain colour in your skin. When the skin is heated, your body gets rid of the unwanted cells, and that gets rid of what you’re being treated for. An IPL device sends out more than one wavelength of pulsating light. It can treat a range of skin conditions at the same time.

IPL works best if you have pale or light brown skin. Consider IPL if you are trying to get rid of:

• Acne
• Stretchmarks
• Discoloured skin
• Fine wrinkles
• Freckles
• Scars

This treatment is not recommended for women who are pregnant or nursing.

The IPL treatment utilizes intense pulsed light that is delivered through a handheld device. The light penetrates through the skin to gently target deep tissues. The underlying blood vessels and collagen will be stimulated to reduce surface redness, fine lines, and wrinkles.

After undergoing the IPL treatment, patients will experience redness, slight warming of the skin, and pigmentation in the treated area(s). However, these issues are temporary and will fade away quickly. A week after the treatment, the pigmented skin will flake off, resulting in a more even and vibrant skin complexion.

The goal of the procedure is to start your body’s healing process by sending collagen and elastin to patch up the tiny injuries. Collagen helps fill in and smooth out wrinkles. Most people get microneedling on the face, but it can also done on other parts of the body, such as your stomach or thighs.

Consider Microneedling if you are trying to get rid of:

• Acne
• Sun Damage
• Scars
• Hair loss (also called alopecia)
• Dark spots or patches on your skin (hyperpigmentation)
• Fine wrinkles
• Stretch marks

If patients have active acne outbreaks or skin infections in the treatment area, they must first treat these and wait for them to subside. This treatment is not recommended for women who are pregnant or nursing.

Before the treatment
Before a microneedling treatment is performed, the targeted region is typically numbed using either topical or local anesthesia. This allows for a comfortable and painless procedure.

During the treatment
The microneedling handpiece is passed across the skin of the treatment area. The entire region is treated evenly to ensure quality results. The entire treatment session can take forty-five minutes to an hour to complete.

After the treatment
Typically, multiple sessions are required to achieve the patient’s beauty goals. Two to six sessions are recommended, and it will be necessary to wait one month between each treatment session.

After a microneedling treatment session, patients can return to their regular activities without downtime/recovery time. However, redness and slight swelling and bruising will be present for a time, which will heal in the days following the treatment session. During this time, it will be necessary to avoid sun exposure and wear sunscreen with a proper SPF. Avoid makeup for two days, and avoid tanning beds and swimming pools. Do not drink or smoke for two weeks.

Frustrated with never seeing any results? Verra pays detailed attention to what ingredients change which qualities in your skin. Pairing the correct treatments and skin care products will give you all the results you are looking for. Everything will be addressed from inside out including diet, daily habits, and overall lifestyle.

We are motivated to treat the root of the issue for every concern. For your follow up, results can be determined by viewing before and after comparisons of where and how your skin changed using VISIA Skin Analysis.

We are also excited to offer virtual skin care consultations via Zoom that will be as detailed as in-clinic consultations to determine all the necessary steps towards healthy skin. Patients will be sent their morning and night time skin care regimen including customised treatment and supplement plans.

Your skin care routine is vital for optimising the look and feel of your skin as you go about your daily life. It’s essential for maintaining radiant skin that you can carry with confidence. If you’re interested in learning more about improving your skin care regime, don’t hesitate to contact us to schedule your informative consultation today!