What is Lynton IPL?

Lynton IPL (Intense Pulse Light) treatments utilise the power of light energy in specific wavelengths to effectively target melanin and haemoglobin in the skin to treat pigmentation and vascular lesions. 

What skin conditions/issues does Lynton IPL treat?

Treatment with Lynton IPL can provide long-term results to facial problems such as thread veins, rosacea, spider veins, cherry spots, sun spots, freckles and other vascular and pigmented lesions on the face and body. 

What happens during a Lynton IPL treatment?

Customised energy selections are made based on the treatment and skin colour.  Cool gel is applied to the treatment area and then short pulses of light are released through the IPL hand piece on to the skin. The light is turned to heat and absorbed by the melanin and haemoglobin on the surface of the skin, heating pigmentation and superficial blood vessels to a point where they are destroyed.  The hand piece is moved around the treatment area and the process is repeated.  Protective eye goggles are worn during the treatment.

Is a Lynton IPL treatment painful?

Most people describe the discomfort as tolerable, like the flick of an elastic band or a very quick, hot pin prick. No anaesthesia is required and the skin is cooled before and after treatment.

How many Lynton IPL treatments are required for great results?

Typically 1-3 treatments are needed for pigmentation and 3-5 treatments are needed for vascular lesions for required for optimal results.  However, small lesions may clear in just a single session. 

What skin conditions/issues does Lynton IPL treat?

Treatment with Lynton IPL can provide long-term results to facial problems such as:

• Thread veins, rosacea

• Spider veins

• Cherry spots

• Sun spots

• Freckles

• Other vascular and pigmented lesions on the face and body. 

What happens during a Lynton IPL treatment?

Customised energy selections are made based on the treatment and skin colour.  Cool gel is applied to the treatment area and then short pulses of light are released through the IPL hand piece on to the skin. The light is turned to heat and absorbed by the melanin and haemoglobin on the surface of the skin, heating pigmentation and superficial blood vessels to a point where they are destroyed.  The hand piece is moved around the treatment area and the process is repeated.  Protective eye goggles are worn during the treatment.

What is the recovery time following a Lynton IPL treatment?

• After treatment the skin may feel hot and tingly and appear red and raised.

• Pigmentation will darken or form 'micro-crusts' before flaking off, leading to a more even skin tone. 

• Depending on the treatment, swelling or bruising may occur.  This can last from 1-2 days to 1-2 weeks, depending on the treatment and area. 

• Thread veins and vascular lesions may darken before the hemoglobin is then absorbed into the skin.

A Lynton IPL treatment is not suitable for the following clients:

• Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

• Sun tanned skin/use of sunbeds/fake tan

• Melasma or Vitiligo

• Active cancer

• Diabetes

• Epilepsy

• History of Keloid scarring

• Lupus

• Psoriasis/Eczema

• Herpes (shingles/cold sores)

• Semi-permanent/permanent fillers such as Radiesse and Sculptra

• Photosensitive medications or supplements, including Photofrin, Forscan, Amiodarone, Minocycline, St John's Wort, (a test patch may be required 4-weeks prior to treatment)

• Oral Retinoids (wait 6 months after completion of course)

• Steroids (Oral: wait 4 weeks after completion of course, Topical: 1 week)