Frequently asked questions about IPL Skin Repair

Depending on the number of skin conditions you are treating, and the severity of the individual problem, an average of 3 to 4 treatments is recommended for most areas.  By dividing the full program into several treatments, the procedure provides gradual improvements with very low risk – and it preserves the wonderful “no down time” feature that people [...]

Your therapist can do a skins Fitzpatrick test to make sure your skin type is the correct scale to be treated.

No.  IPL machines are not all the same.  The Alma Harmony Lite can give patients more measurable and precise results as well as being able to perform consistent, repeatable, and safer treatments.  Patients get a gentler, more comfortable procedure up to 60% faster, without any compromise in the quality of the treatment.

Alma Harmony Lite SHR works by gradually heating targeted hair follicles with gentle pulses of IPL energy. IPL can effectively treat a wide range of skin conditions, including age spots, freckles, and broken capillaries. This effective non-invasive treatment modality provides impressive results with little or no down time.

Avoid sun exposure before and after treatment Cease normal skincare routine for 1 week Use post care treatment package as prescribed by your Dermal Therapist Can I wear makeup after my treatment? The short answer is yes you can. However, the skin may feel warm in the few hours post treatment, so it is best [...]

Side effects are rare; you may experience some Slight reddening Local swelling for a few hours to a couple of days Pigmented areas will increase in intensity (miloing) initially before resolving within 2 to 3 weeks. In most cases, following the treatment, you can return to work and resume all regular activities immediately.

Therapist will take photo’s for before and after results. The Alma Harmony Lite SHR is a more comfortable IPL treatment due to the cold head, can be virtually PAINLESS if done in motion, no medication or other pre-treatments are needed. There is some downtime with IPL rejuvenation however you can return to normal activities immediately. Everyone’s [...]

Avoid sun exposure a month prior to your treatment Cease application of fake tan 2 weeks prior to treatment Cease Vitamin A containing products for 3 days prior to treatment. Arrange care for minors as treatment is not suitable for children to be present in the room