IPL is a versatile treatment that works across multiple layers of the skin to improve tone, texture and skin health. It is commonly used to treat:

• Diffuse redness & rosacea

• Broken facial capillaries and vascular lesions

• Sun damage, freckles and uneven pigmentation

• Dull or uneven skin tone

• Fine lines and early skin laxity

• Enlarged pores

• Acne and inflammation

• Skin texture irregularities and mild scarring

How IPL Improves Skin Quality

IPL doesn’t just treat surface colour — it also works at a deeper level to stimulate collagen production. Controlled thermal energy triggers a wound-healing response within the dermis, encouraging new collagen formation. Over time this helps to:

• Thicken the upper layers of the skin

• Improve firmness and elasticity

• Reduce pore size

• Smooth fine lines

• Improve the appearance of acne scarring and post-inflammatory marks

This makes IPL an excellent “skin quality” treatment, not just a corrective one.

IPL vs Laser – What’s the Difference?

While both IPL and laser use light energy, they are fundamentally different technologies:

• Laser uses a single, fixed wavelength to target one concern at a time

• IPL uses a range of filtered wavelengths, allowing it to treat multiple concerns in one session

IPL is ideal for patients who want to address pigmentation, redness and overall skin rejuvenation together, rather than targeting one issue in isolation.

Comfort & Safety

The DPL Protégé is equipped with a medical-grade sapphire cooling tip that actively cools the skin before, during and after each pulse. This:

• Minimises discomfort

• Reduces the risk of burns and post-inflammatory pigmentation

• Allows effective treatments at higher fluences with greater comfort

Most patients describe the sensation as a brief warm snap, similar to a rubber band, with residual warmth that settles quickly.

Treatment Course & Results

• Recommended course: 3–6 treatments

• Spacing: Typically 3–4 weeks apart

• Maintenance: Every 6 months

Pigmentation may temporarily darken after treatment before gently flaking away over 1–2 weeks, revealing a clearer, more even complexion underneath.

Preparation & Aftercare

To ensure optimal results and safety:

• Avoid sun exposure and fake tanning for at least 2 weeks prior

• Do not wear makeup on the day of treatment

• Protective eye shields are worn during treatment

• Mild redness or warmth post-treatment is normal and short-lived

IPL is often described as a treatment that “clears the canvas of the skin”, creating a brighter, calmer and more even complexion.