FAQs
What is photo ageing ?
One of the reasons for age related changes
is exposure to sun. Skin becomes wrinkled, it looses its tone
and becomes flabby, pigment changes occur, pores on skin surface
enlarge and small vessels start to become more prominent.
How does IPL work?
IPL produces small flashes of broadband light.
Unlike lasers which are one specific wavelength of light,
IPL works by simultaneous effect of different wave lengths
of light within the range of 560 to 1200 nm.
The different light lengths have different effects on different
layers of the skin, IPL stimulates the natural production
of collagen. The final rejuvenating effect of the IPL treatment
becomes visible 4-6 months after the treatment. The skin appears
smooth and fresh colored. The skin texture improves and the
pores and fine wrinkles show improvement and may disappear
completely. Deep wrinkles and lines cannot be corrected/ removed
by IPL. We can help these with other laser treatments which
we have available for you.
How does laser work?
Laser light penetrates deeper in the skin
and achieves gentle heating of deeper layers of skin which
helps reducing fine lines, wrinkles and deep pigment and can
achieve skin tightening.
What lasers are used at Coltishall
Cosmetic Clinic?
We use two different IPLs
and three different lasers depending
on each client/ patient's needs. These may be used alone or
in combination.
How many treatments will be required?
At your consultation you will have a test
patch to see how your skin responds to this treatment. This
is a gentle and ‘no-downtime’ treatment so that
you can return to your normal activities within a few hours.
Although excellent results can be obtained after one session,
the effects are cumulative and generally 3-5 sessions are
required at 2-6 week intervals.
What is the fee for the procedure?
Test patch £ 35. IPL & laser treatment
session prices start from £120. Usually a combination
of IPL & laser devices is required for best results. We
use top of the range FDA approved medical machines which combined
with our experience produce excellent results.
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