Prior to treatment, a consultation is conducted in which a medical history is taken to confirm suitability for treatment. There is also an opportunity for any questions you may have to be answered and time for a small patch test to be carried out*. Treatment begins with a thin layer of chilled gel being applied to the skin to help guide the light. The light guide is placed on to the skin and a short pulse of light is released. The applicator is passed over the skin several times before moving on to a neighbouring area and the process is repeated until the whole area is treated. Each pulse of light treats a large area of skin and so the duration of the treatment is very short (usually around 30 minutes). The gel is then removed from the skin. During treatment protective eye wear will be provided.
*£20 charge for test patch, redeemable against any IPL treatment