Pimples and acne are a widely recognised problem that all individuals encounter at least once in their lifetime. For many others, facial scars, acne scarring and blemishes profoundly impact on their self-confidence and contentment. Laser and intense pulsed light (IPL) treatments can provide an effective acne treatment, as well a permanent solution to scarring.

People find current treatment options ineffective and others develop problematic side effects. Additionally, the cost and duration of acne treatment with topical medications and oral antibiotics make standard therapy far from ideal.

Acne is one of the most common, yet hardest skin problems to clear. Regardless of skin type or lifestyle, all will suffer from acne at some point in their lives. Acne is common in both teens and adults.

Acne is a skin concern that emerges from the overproduction of oil by the skin’s oil glands. Whilst the oil normally lubricates the skin, it can sometimes get trapped in blocked oil ducts and appears as a pimple. Hormonal changes can also cause the enlargement and obstruction of sebaceous glands in the skin. This typically results in painful, inflamed lesions that can appear on the face, chest, back, limbs and virtually any other part of the body.

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Now, you can clear mild to moderate inflammatory acne without any side effects, discomfort, photosensitivity or downtime.

Acne Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatments utilise a high intensity light source to penetrate through the tissue and destroy acne bacteria quickly and easily.

Typically, just 4 -6 treatments over a two month period will greatly improve the appearance of skin as well as evening out skin tone and producing collagen.

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Benefits of acne treatment 
 

The IPL skin treatment offers a solution that:

• Minimises or eliminates the appearance of acne
• Minimises pigmented acne scarring
• Treats the entire body
• Is quick and easy
• Has minimal side effects
• Causes little discomfort
• Offers an immediate return to routine activities
• Provides gradual, natural-looking improvement
• Produces long-lasting results

Until now there were very few options, if any, for acne treatment. Clients often schedule appointments during their lunch hour and have the freedom to return to routine activities.

The treatment is non-invasive, with full-face treatments taking only 20-30 minutes. A therapist will conduct a thorough consultation and skin analysis to determine if the IPL skin treatment is suitable.
Clients simply lie on a comfortable bed while the light is applied to the affected area. The  Palomar IPL pulse feels like a sharp stinging sensation. Once the treatment session is over, the therapist will advise of any after-care and an aftercare sheet will be provided. The IPL skin treatment means minimal downtime or inconvenience, an especially important factor for active teens and adults.

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