IPL-Photorejuvenation

How do I get started?

LaserTouch personnel will be happy to discuss the procedure with you. Please feel free to make an appointment for a private consultation to discuss your specific needs.

What is photodamaged skin?

Chronic exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet radiation causes characteristic ageing to the skin. Some of the signs of photodamage include fine and coarse wrinkling, pigmentary changes, roughness, laxity, shallowness and telangiectasia (prominent fine blood vessels). This can lead to the appearance of premature ageing and can have a significant impact on certain aspects of quality of life.

What is Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Photorejuvenation?

Employing a broad spectrum of light energy in a range of wavelengths, IPL supplies high levels of light power in millisecond bursts. IPL devices also offer sophisticated, computer-driven precision and tremendous versatility. IPL technology improves the appearance of Photoaging skin, removes age spots (sun-induced freckles), most benign brown pigments, and redness caused by broken capillaries. With a series of treatments, IPL technology can help restore a more youthful appearance, without patient downtime or a prolonged recovery, necessary after other types of treatments.

How does it work?

State of the art lasers used by LaserTouch make it possible for all skin types in both men and women (regardless of age) to be treated.

What type of lesions can be treated?

Any vascular abnormality can be treated as long as it has been assessed by the doctor. Lesions such as varicose veins, spider veins, thread veins, telangiectasias, port wine stains, hemangiomas and any other vascular birthmarks or abnormalities can be managed at LaserTouch. Even facial flushing, rosacea and red scars can be treated.

Is the process painful?

Most patients describe it as a slightly uncomfortable pinching or stinging sensation when the pulse of laser is delivered. No local anaesthesia or pain medication is typically required, however some patients may prefer to use a topical anaesthetic when sensitive areas are treated.

How safe is the procedure?

Slight redness and swelling of the treated area occurs in many patients but lasts for about 24 hours. Occasionaly bruising may be present but resolves within a week. Blisters, crust formation, hyper and hypo pigmentation can very rarely occur, but are transient and eventually subside. The risk of scarring is negligible, but is in any case far less visible than the original lesion.

What happens after the treatment?

Soothing creams are applied to reduce the redness and swelling. Sunblock creams should be used over the treated areas and limiting sun exposure is always a good idea. One should avoid strenuous exercise or hot baths for a few days.

How many treatments do I need?

One treatment is sometimes enough. Multiple treatments may be necessary. This depends on the number of vessels treated, their colour, size and depth. Since results vary between patients, your medical professional would advise you further.

Will they come back?

The treated veins disappear forever. However, if the underlying cause is not or cannot be addressed, then over a period of time new vessels can appear, even in treated areas. These can be treated as effectively as the original problem.