IllumiFacial - Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)


Benefits

Skin Tone

Sun Damage

Photo-Ageing

Skin Tightening

Wrinkle Reduction

Fine Lines

Superficial Wrinkles

Pigmentation

Vascular Changes

Reduces Breakouts

Pore Size

Skin Texture

Skin Smoothness

Complexion

Hydration


Due to lifestyle factors and sun damage many people start to suffer from premature ageing which starts from their early thirties. Sun damage can result in lines and wrinkles accompanied with dull, rough skin with enlarged pores, along side mottled skin tone and areas of abnormal pigmentation.


At Dr Sknn we use the Lynton Lumina which is a state-of-the-art Intense Pulsed Light System, which is also used by the NHS and private hospitals across the UK, with specific hand pieces in order to address premature ageing in skin types I-IV by promoting fibroblast activity and subtly restructure collagen within the skin.


Many people from their early-thirties onwards suffer from premature aging largely due to sun-damage and other lifestyle factors. This sun damage often results in dull, rough skin, with enlarged pores and lines and wrinkles. Mottled skin tone and areas of abnormal pigmentation, along with vascular irregularities such as telangiectasias, are also common.


illumiFacial® is the ‘next generation’ of the highly successful ‘Photofacial’ treatment, using a new and unique combination of specialist Lynton skincare together with powerful, medical-grade Lynton IPL technology.


The ILLUMIFACIAL treatment can address the aspects of premature aging outlined above due to its ability to promote fibroblast activity, subtly restructure collagen within the skin, and to even out areas of uneven and mottled pigmentation and broken thread vessels. In combination with a specially selected formulation of acids, the ILLUMIFACIAL treatment results in a fresher, flawless complexion, softer, smoother skin with a reduction in open pores and leaving a healthy glow. It is appropriate for people who wish for a more even skin tone and show mild to moderate signs of sun damage and photoaging.


The clinical application includes:


Fine lines and wrinkles

Enlarged pores, dull, rough and uneven skin texture

Photo damage, certain pigmented lesions, dyschromia and sun damage

Vascular irregularities such as telangiectasia’s

Total skin rejuvenation of facial areas with desire for general improvement to skin tone



4 Stage Treatment

01. Cleanser

The first step in achieving clear, healthy, radiant skin involves a deep cleanse. Your illumiFacial® practitioner will use a specialist formulation to remove any impurities.

02. Tri-Fruit Acid Peel

After a deep cleanse, a unique Tri-Fruit Acid Lynton Fruit Peel will be applied to your skin. This can be left on anywhere between 3 to 10 minutes. This peel resurfaces the skin texture and decongests pores, priming the skin ready for stage 3 of illumiFacial®.



03. Lynton IPL

Once the fruit peel has been completed, your skin will be at its optimum condition for the application of the award-winning Lynton Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatment. This treatment stimulates collagen and targets any discoloration on your skin, such as freckles, pigmentation, vascular breakouts, and general redness. In most cases, the results are instant, providing you with dramatically clearer, firmer skin.



04. Hydrate & Protect

To maximize the results of your illumiFacial® treatment, a trio of specialist serums will be applied to your skin post-IPL. These serums help soothe, regenerate, and protect your skin.



lip fillers Dr Sknn Before & After Picture

Illumifacial

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)


Benefits

Skin Tone

Sun Damage

Photo-Ageing

Complexion

Skin Smoothness

Reduces Breakouts

Wrinkle Reduction

Hydration

Pore Size

Skin Texture

Fine Lines

Superficial Wrinkles

Pigmentation

Vascular Changes

Skin Tightening

Due to lifestyle factors and sun damage many people start to suffer from premature ageing which starts from their early thirties. Sun damage can result in lines and wrinkles accompanied with dull, rough skin with enlarged pores, along side mottled skin tone and areas of abnormal pigmentation.


At Dr Sknn we use the Lynton Lumina which is a state-of-the-art Intense Pulsed Light System, which is also used by the NHS and private hospitals across the UK, with specific hand pieces in order to address premature ageing in skin types I-IV by promoting fibroblast activity and subtly restructure collagen within the skin.


Many people from their early-thirties onwards suffer from premature aging largely due to sun-damage and other lifestyle factors. This sun damage often results in dull, rough skin, with enlarged pores and lines and wrinkles. Mottled skin tone and areas of abnormal pigmentation, along with vascular irregularities such as telangiectasias, are also common.


illumiFacial® is the ‘next generation’ of the highly successful ‘Photofacial’ treatment, using a new and unique combination of specialist Lynton skincare together with powerful, medical-grade Lynton IPL technology.


The ILLUMIFACIAL treatment can address the aspects of premature aging outlined above due to its ability to promote fibroblast activity, subtly restructure collagen within the skin, and to even out areas of uneven and mottled pigmentation and broken thread vessels. In combination with a specially selected formulation of acids, the ILLUMIFACIAL treatment results in a fresher, flawless complexion, softer, smoother skin with a reduction in open pores and leaving a healthy glow. It is appropriate for people who wish for a more even skin tone and show mild to moderate signs of sun damage and photoaging.


The clinical application includes:


Fine lines and wrinkles

Enlarged pores, dull, rough and uneven skin texture

Photo damage, certain pigmented lesions, dyschromia and sun damage

Vascular irregularities such as telangiectasia’s

Total skin rejuvenation of facial areas with desire for general improvement to skin tone

4 Stage Treatment

01. Cleanser

The first step in achieving clear, healthy, radiant skin involves a deep cleanse. Your illumiFacial® practitioner will use a specialist formulation to remove any impurities.

02. Tri-Fruit Acid Peel

After a deep cleanse, a unique Tri-Fruit Acid Lynton Fruit Peel will be applied to your skin. This can be left on anywhere between 3 to 10 minutes. This peel resurfaces the skin texture and decongests pores, priming the skin ready for stage 3 of illumiFacial®.



03. Lynton IPL

Once the fruit peel has been completed, your skin will be at its optimum condition for the application of the award-winning Lynton Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatment. This treatment stimulates collagen and targets any discoloration on your skin, such as freckles, pigmentation, vascular breakouts, and general redness. In most cases, the results are instant, providing you with dramatically clearer, firmer skin.



04. Hydrate & Protect

To maximize the results of your illumiFacial® treatment, a trio of specialist serums will be applied to your skin post-IPL. These serums help soothe, regenerate, and protect your skin.



lip fillers Dr Sknn Before & After Picture

How Does the IllumiFacial Work?

Dead Skin Cells & IPL Penetration:
Dead skin cells on the surface can have pockets of air between them. These pockets reflect light and can reduce the penetration of Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatments.

Lynton Tri-Fruit Acid Peel:
Purpose: This peel effectively removes dead skin cells and the pockets of air.

Lynton 650 IPL:
Purpose: After removing the superficial barriers, the Lynton 650 IPL is more effectively absorbed within the dermis.
Result: It enhances skin texture by inducing mild erythema and causing reversible damage to the collagen network.

Lynton 585 IPL:
Purpose: This can be applied subsequently to 'spot treat' individual areas showing broken thread vessels and pigmentation.
Alternative Use: When used on lower settings, it can serve as a full-face treatment, potentially in place of the 650 IPL.

What should I expect during the Consultation?


At Dr Sknn, during the consultation a medical history including a physical examination will be performed including photographs additionally a detailed skin analysis will be performed in order to provide you with a patient-centered personalised tailor-made skincare regime. During the consultation there will be an opportunity to discuss any concerns, expectations, results, or questions you may have. Prior to the treatment any post treatment advice and risks associated with the treatment are discussed ensuring you fully understand them and a consent form is signed. Furthermore, if it is a new area being treated a small patch test will be performed in order to ensure suitability.


What should I expect during the Treatment?


The area being treated will be thoroughly cleaned, marked and photographed, you will be provided with googles for protection, a clear gel will be applied to the treated area. The hand piece applicator is then positioned to the area being treated, a short pulse of light is released, the hand piece is then moved if needed to the neighbouring area of the skin until the entire area has been treated.

What should I expect after the Treatment?


Post treatment the area will be cooled and a Soothe Serum will be applied to further cool the area, provide antibacterial effects reduce irritation while stimulating cell regeneration for faster recovery, you should use sun-block and avoid any sun exposure on the treated area for 2 weeks in addition to avoiding perfumed protects, hot baths, hot environments such as saunas, steam rooms for 48 hours.


Results are not immediately visible. Following treatment, the damaged lesions turn darker and may crust, over the following weeks they will gradually flake away from the skin leaving little trace of the original lesion.


What should I expect during the Consultation?


At Dr Sknn, during the consultation a medical history including a physical examination will be performed including photographs additionally a detailed skin analysis will be performed in order to provide you with a patient-centered personalised tailor-made skincare regime. During the consultation there will be an opportunity to discuss any concerns, expectations, results, or questions you may have. Prior to the treatment any post treatment advice and risks associated with the treatment are discussed ensuring you fully understand them and a consent form is signed. Furthermore, if it is a new area being treated a small patch test will be performed in order to ensure suitability.


What should I expect during the Treatment?


The area being treated will be thoroughly cleaned, marked and photographed, you will be provided with googles for protection, a clear gel will be applied to the treated area. The hand piece applicator is then positioned to the area being treated, a short pulse of light is released, the hand piece is then moved if needed to the neighbouring area of the skin until the entire area has been treated.


What should I expect after the Treatment?


Post treatment the area will be cooled and a Soothe Serum will be applied to further cool the area, provide antibacterial effects reduce irritation while stimulating cell regeneration for faster recovery, you should use sun-block and avoid any sun exposure on the treated area for 2 weeks in addition to avoiding perfumed protects, hot baths, hot environments such as saunas, steam rooms for 48 hours.


Results are not immediately visible. Following treatment, the damaged lesions turn darker and may crust, over the following weeks they will gradually flake away from the skin leaving little trace of the original lesion.


You may experience a superficial tingling feeling on the skin and you may see a darkening of pigment spots before they flake away - this means the treatment has worked perfectly in providing you with a more even, flawless skin tone. As well as clearer, healthier skin, you will also experience an ongoing improvement to the firmness and plumpness of your skin in the following months post-treatment, as new collagen is stimulated deep within the skin tissue.


Frequently Asked Questions

How Long Does the Treatment Take?

The length of each treatment session is typically 60 minutes.

How many Treatments are required?

In order to achieve optimal results a course of two to four treatments is recommended however less may be required depending on your initial consultation.

Every how long can I have a treatment session?

Depending on the wavelength targeted it is recommended to wait 4 weeks in between treatment session however a plan will be discussed in detail during the consultation.

How can I maintain my results?

First and foremost the avoidance of lifestyle factors and sun exposure in addition to using sun protection factor will prolong the results and reduce further age and sun related ageing.


By utilising skin care regimes – by performing a skin analysis at Dr Sknn we are able to provide you with a patient-centered personalised tailor-made skincare regime that has a possible combinations of 57 possible concentrations and 1159 possible combinations to maintain results


Maintenance Sessions


Are there any Side Effects with IPL?

The illumiFacial is a completely non-invasive treatment, using safe, medical-grade equipment to minimise side effects. Your skin may be red and slightly swollen immediately after treatment, but this will subside very quickly. You may also have some patches of dry skin and in very rare cases, a small blister can form with some temporary lightening or darkening of the skin. However, most people experience absolutely
no side effects and any reactions usually disappear within a few hours, leaving the skin feeling and looking radiant.

Who is unsuitable for the treatment?

Some of the contraindications are listed below. Please note that during the consultation we will assess suitability for the treatment


Individuals with a Sun tan (up to 4 weeks followingexposure) or use of sun beds (up to 4 weeks following exposure) or fake tan(minimum of 10 days delay) or any other tanning products (minimum of 10 daysdelay)


Individuals with Cancer, including any history of malignantmelanoma.


Pregnancy or breastfeeding

Who is suitable for the treatment?

Treatment is perfect for anyone whose skin exhibits congestion, discolouration and visible signs of ageing, however, a full consultation is carried out prior to treatment to ascertain your suitability and individual treatment needs. A full treatment plan will then be tailored to treat your specific concerns, all aiming to improve the appearance, feel and health of your skin.

How does the Treatment feel?

illumiFacial is a very quick, comfortable treatment which is designed to provide you with ‘optimum skin health’. Some people will feel a slight tingling sensation when the fruit peel is first applied, but it very quickly subsides. The IPL aspect of this treatment can sometimes be mildly uncomfortable - most people describe the discomfort as feel- ing like a ‘quick pinprick’ and ‘warm feeling’, which is very tolerable.

Is there any downtime following treatment?

The treated area may feel warm for a few hours. Slight swelling may be experienced for up to 48 hours along side redness. There is a rare possibility of bruising, a small blister forming, temporary lightening or darkening of the skin. Hair loss may occur in the treated area such as the beard.