IPL PhotoFacial

Description

Duration: 60 min

The IPL PhotoFacial uses light technology to target discolouration and uneven texture in the skin, while healthy cells are left unaffected. This service provides targeted results to decrease signs of aging such as fine lines, wrinkles, sun damage and uneven-out skin tone.

Ideal for: Treating fine lines, large pores, dull skin, superficial benign sun damage, superficial benign vascular lesions and boosting collagen production.

For best results: We recommend one treatment per month for 5-8 sessions.

Locations Offering this Service:

• Eglinton
• King
• Oakville Mississauga
• Oshawa
• Richmond Hill
• The Beach
• Waterloo
• Yorkville

Details

How it Works + What to Expect

• Your esthetician will begin by using Pure + simple’s, Sensitive Cleansing Milk, for a gentle and thorough cleanse.
• While applying steam to your skin, our Sensitive Skin Exfoliant + Mask will be applied to exfoliate and prepare skin for IPL.
• Your eyes will be covered with protective goggles to shield against the light from the machine
• IPL PhotoFacial treatment is performed using our advanced technology to rejuvenate skin over the entire face + neck. A second pass will be performed to target those areas which show more signs of aging.
• After cooling your face, the esthetician will apply a carefully selected serum for your skin and will lock-in with our award winning Collagen Hydra Mask; you can expect an immediate cooling sensation as the deeply hydrating properties are activated.
• While relaxing with your mask, your esthetician will perform a calming and invigorating scalp, shoulder + décolleté massage.
• As a finishing touch, to protect your skin and enhance results, your esthetician will apply a full skincare routine including: serum/oil, eye cream, moisturizer, lip balm and sunscreen.

After Care

After Care + Results

Immediately following treatment:

In most cases, your skin will look even and glowing directly after service however, you may experience mild diffuse redness and slight swelling for a few hours following the service and/or brown spots and uneven pigmentation may temporarily turn slightly darker.

It is recommended not to wear makeup directly after your service for at least 2 hours. If makeup application is needed, mineral based makeup is suggested to maintain the benefits of your facial.

Skip anything stimulating after your service i.e. Workouts, Hot Yoga Class, Hot tubs, Saunas, or any further facial treatments.

Photosensitivity increases after treatment and it is recommended that an SPF of 15-30 is used after treatment and the next day.

After 1-3 weeks:

Some peeling and/or superficial crusting may be experienced.

Final results:

Formation of new Collagen and Remodeling of the skin (neocollagenesis)

Pigmentation will lighten or disappear

Vascular lesions will lighten or disappear

Skin will look younger and healthier

Preparations

How to Prepare

• You will be required to fill out all necessary IPL consent forms before your first service.
• Please inform your esthetician of any related allergies (eg. Aloe, Gluten), medications you’re taking (eg. Accutane), or any products to stay away from (Vegan friendly products are available).
• Please discontinue use of any retinol or acid based products 1 week before your facial.
• It is not suggested you book your facial the day of an event.
• Review list of contraindications to ensure you're a candidate for this treatment:

General Contraindications:

Ø  Exposure to sun or artificial tanning during the last 3 – 4 weeks 

Ø  Pregnancy.

Ø  Diseases which may be stimulated by light.

Ø  Cancer; in particular skin cancer

Ø  Epilepsy

Ø  Use of photosensitive medication and herbs.

Ø  Active infection of Herpes Simplex in the treatment area

Ø  History of Keloid scarring

Ø  Fragile and dry skin

Ø  Hormonal disorders, unless under control

Ø  Use of anticoagulants

Ø  History of bleeding coagulopathies

Ø  Active skin diseases in the intended area (psoriasis)

Ø  Clients under 25 years of age

Ø  Skin types above 4 (risk of burning)