Sun spots, age spots and uneven pigmentation can leave your skin looking dull or discoloured. Whether caused by years of sun exposure or changes in your skin over time, these concerns can affect the appearance of your complexion.
At Harley Street Clinic Surrey in Reigate, our advanced IPL Skin Rejuvenation treatments offer a non-surgical approach to reducing suitable pigmentation concerns, helping you achieve a brighter, clearer and more even-looking skin tone.
How Does IPL Treatment for Pigmentation Work?
IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) uses controlled pulses of broad-spectrum light to target excess melanin within pigmented areas of the skin.
The light energy is absorbed by the pigment and converted into heat, helping the body gradually clear the treated pigmentation through its natural processes.
IPL is particularly effective for suitable sun-related pigmentation, although an individual skin assessment is essential to determine whether treatment is appropriate.
What Pigmentation Can IPL Treat?
IPL Skin Rejuvenation may help improve the appearance of:
- Sun spots and age spots
- Sun-damaged skin
- Uneven, blotchy pigmentation
- Selected areas of superficial hyperpigmentation
Patients notice a brighter, more even-looking complexion as treated pigmentation gradually fades.
IPL provides improvement in overall skin texture and visible signs of photoageing.
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What Happens During IPL Pigmentation Treatment?
During your appointment, your practitioner uses a handheld IPL device to deliver controlled pulses of light to the treatment area.
Following treatment, pigmented spots may initially darken, sometimes developing a temporary coffee-ground appearance before gradually flaking or fading over approximately one to two weeks.
Mild redness, warmth or temporary sensitivity can occur, although many patients can return to their usual activities shortly afterwards.
How Many IPL Treatments Will I Need?
The number of treatments depends on your skin type, the extent of pigmentation and your individual response.
Some isolated sun spots may improve after a single session, while more extensive pigmentation may benefit from a course of treatments, spaced according to your practitioner’s recommended protocol.
At Harley Street Clinic Surrey, we offer personalised skin consultations and VISIA Skin Analysis to help assess pigmentation concerns and guide your treatment plan.
Maintaining Your Results
Daily sun protection is essential for helping prevent new pigmentation and maintaining treatment results.
We recommend broad-spectrum SPF 50 alongside a suitable skincare routine. Our practitioners can also advise on professional NOON Aesthetics pigmentation skincare to support your complexion between treatments.
Book Your IPL Pigmentation Consultation in Reigate, Surrey
Ready to improve the appearance of pigmentation, sun damage, age spots and uneven skin tone?
At Harley Street Clinic Surrey, our experienced practitioners offer personalised IPL pigmentation treatments in a professional clinical environment.
Call 01737 930400 or book your consultation online.
Discover a personalised approach to brighter, more even-looking skin.
