IPL Wrinkle Reduction: Rreduce wrinkles and improve your skin texture - easily and without the pain or injections required for similar procedures.

Our system uses a safe and effective light emitted from a flash-lamp in combination with a photo spray to quickly eliminate the signs of aging.

How does the treatment work? The wrinkle reduction treatment is a two step procedure:

1) First the skin is sprayed with photo spray every 5 minutes for 1 hour. This spray acts as a photosensitiser, making your skin more receptive to the light and reducing wrinkles by collagen stimulation.

2) After spraying, a transparent water based gel (similar to that used in ultrasound examinations) is applied to your face. The operator then guides the visible light from the flash-lamp to your face going over the area 3 times.

The skin cells convert the active ingredient in the photo spray into a pigment called "protoporphyrin IX" which is red in colour. The red colour absorbs the light and triggers a chemical reaction in the cells that causes the cell to produce more collagen which eventually will lead to a reduction in wrinkles.

Is the photo spray dangerous? No, because the active ingredient in the photo spray is present at extremely low levels - 0.5%, compared with typically 20% for similar topical creams. Because it uses liposomes to transport the active ingredient deep beneath the surface of the skin, the spray ensures effective treatment results with even greater safety and convenience than the standard method. Just close your eyes while spraying.

Is it necessary to use both the photo spray and the light? Yes, wrinkle reduction is a combination treatment. Clinical trials have revealed that neither the photo spray nor the light works on its own - the combination of the two is necessary.

Can I be treated? The treatment works in persons with mild to moderate wrinkles. Thanks to the low energy settings and long light pulses used in the wrinkle reduction treatment protocol, even darker coloured skin can be treated safely and effectively. Unlike other light based treatments, it is even safe to do treatments when you are sun tanned.

Does it hurt? No local anaesthetics are needed. Sense of pain is very individual, but the wrinkle reduction procedure is based on a chemical reaction in the skin rather than a thermal reaction in the skin. Therefore no heating of the skin is required and as such there is no pain involved.

Is there any specific pre and post treatment care required? Permanent Beauty will recommend you to use an exfoliating Gel (or similar) for at least one week prior to the wrinkle reduction treatment. The purpose of the exfoliating gel is to remove dead skin cells. This allows the light to penetrate the skin surface more effectively.

After the treatment, it is recommended you use a hydrating sunscreen SPF 30 (or similar) since the skin remians sensitive to light for a few hours after treatment. The sunscreen also protects your skin from the sun damage that causes more wrinkles to occur in the future.

How many treatents do I needs? Clinical studies have confirmed that 3 treatments with 3 week intervals give the optimal results. The wrinkle reduction gradually takes place from 1 up to 12 months after treatment, since collagen production is a slow process.

How can I be sure its safe and effective? Clinical trials documenting the systems safety and effectiveness have been carried out by a worldwide network of leading doctors. The results of these tests are then published in respected medical journals.

I want to be rid of unwanted wrinkles - what should I do next? Arrange a free in-depth personal consultation at Permanent Beauty, Burnham by telephoning the number below.