Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)

What Is Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)?

IPL is a cosmetic light-based treatment used to improve a variety of skin and hair concerns. It can:

  1. Remove unwanted hair
  2. Reduce signs of ageing
  3. Lighten pigmentation and dark patches
  4. Improve scars, redness and blemishes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Can IPL Successfully Treat?

IPL is highly effective for:

  1. Excess or unwanted hair
  2. Pigmentation and sun damage
  3. Facial redness & superficial capillaries
  4. Ageing skin (texture, lines, collagen loss)
  5. Acne-prone or congested skin
What Are the Benefits of IPL?

IPL works by delivering light pulses into the skin to target melanin, blood vessels and collagen.This helps to:

  1. Break down pigmentation
  2. Reduce broken capillaries & redness
  3. Stimulate collagen for firmer, brighter skin
  4. Clarify blemish-prone skin
  5. Permanently reduce hair growth
How Many IPL Treatments Are Needed?
  1. Hair Removal: Typically 6–10 sessions
  2. Advanced Skin Treatments: Usually 1–3 sessions

Your therapist will create a personalised plan based on your goals.

What Is IPL Hair Removal?

IPL targets multiple wavelengths of light into the dermis, where the light is absorbed by melanin in the hair. The heat destroys the follicle, causing the hair to shed and reducing future regrowth.


With a recommended course, up to 70% permanent hair reduction can be achieved.

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What Can IPL Be Used For?

1

Superficial Broken Capillaries & Thread Veins

Light targets damaged vessels so the body can naturally remove them.

2

Ageing Skin / Photorejuvenation

Collagen stimulation + melanin targeting = smoother, brighter, younger-looking skin.

3

Acne-Prone Skin

Helps calm redness, reduce oiliness and promote a clearer complexion.

4

Pigmentation

Targets melanin to lighten sunspots, age spots and dark patches.

5

Facial Redness / Rosacea-Related Redness

Helps reduce flushing, broken veins and uneven tone.

6

Unwanted Hair

Targets melanin in the follicle to permanently disable hair growth.

Who Cannot Have IPL (Face or Hair Removal)?

IPL may be suitable for certain clients due to safety and skin sensitivity concerns.

Do I need a patch test?

IPL Patch test for rejuvenation, vascular and acne treatment-skin:

  1. Type 1-3 is 2-5 days prior to treatment.
  2. Skin type 4 is 14 days prior to treatment
You cannot have IPL if you:
  1. Are pregnant or breastfeeding
  2. Have active suntan or have used sunbeds/self-tan within the last 2 weeks
  3. Have very dark Fitzpatrick skin type VI (not safe for deep skin tones)
  4. Are photosensitive or taking photosensitising medications (e.g., certain antibiotics)
  5. Are on Roaccutane (Isotretinoin) or have used it within the past 6 months
  6. Have active infections, open wounds or inflamed skin in the treatment area
  7. Suffer from epilepsy triggered by light
  8. Have skin cancer or are currently undergoing cancer treatment
  9. Have keloid scarring tendencies
  10. Have auto-immune disorders affecting skin healing (therapist discretion required)
  11. Have metal plates or implants directly under the treatment area
  12. Have tattoos or semi-permanent makeup in the treatment zone (IPL should not be applied over pigmented inks)
Not suitable for IPL Hair Removal specifically if:
  1. Your hair is very light blonde, white, grey or red (insufficient melanin for IPL to target)
  2. You have recently waxed or plucked the area (follicle must be present)
  3. You have active folliculitis or severe ingrown hairs
  4. You have varicose veins directly under the treatment area
Not suitable for IPL Facial Treatments if:
  1. You have severe rosacea flare or highly reactive skin
  2. You have melasma triggered by heat (may worsen with light-based treatments)
  3. You have active acne cysts or severe inflammation
  4. You have recent dermal filler or Botox (24–48 hour waiting period advised)
  5. You’ve recently undergone chemical peels, microneedling or laser (time gap required)

Your therapist will carry out a full consultation to ensure IPL is safe and suitable before treatment begins.

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Benefits of IPL

Smooths & firms skin

Improves tone & texture

Reduces appearance of fine lines

Enhances absorption of skincare products

Promotes faster cell renewal

Suitable for skin types 1-4

No recovery time needed

Before Your Appointment

Do i need a patch test?

Yes — you before any IPL treatment.

Patch tests are required to:

  1. Ensure your skin reacts safely to the light
  2. Confirm your suitability for treatment
  3. Allow your therapist to select the correct settings


A patch test must be completed at least 24-48 hours before your first full IPL session.