IPL Capillaries

IPL Capillaries is for all skin tones, but tends to work best on fair skin that is relatively elastic and “freckle-prone”. Deeper skin tones have shown great results with The Well’s experienced practitioners, but may need additional treatments as deeper tones require a decreased wavelength intensity to avoid triggering a pigment response.

IPL treatments do cause some discomfort, so The Well apply a topical numbing cream to reduce the sensation, which is often compared to the snapping of a rubber band on the skin.

During the treatment both you and the practitioner will wear protective glasses. The skin will be cleansed and a thin coat of gel will be applied to cool the skin. The IPL handpiece is then applied directly on to the skin to commence treatment.

The device pulses flashes of light, which continue until the desired area has been treated. The decollete takes about 60 minutes of treatment time. Once the treatment is finished, the gel is removed and a cold compress may be applied if needed for several minutes. A nourishing moisturiser and broad spectrum sunscreen are then applied as the final step.

A course of 3 -5 treatments is usually recommended for best results.

Immediately post-treatment there may be minor redness and swelling, similar to that of sunburn. Dryness and flaking may also occur. This usually resolves within 3 – 7 days. Sun protection is needed daily. The capillaries gradually fade over the next 4 weeks.