IPL, photofacial, IPL facial
LimeLight IPL treatment is non-invasive approach to skin revitalization using Cutera’s LimeLight, specifically targeting reds and browns in the skin. The procedure offers the advantage of improving skin tone and surface imperfections associated with ageing and sun damage.
The LimeLight IPL treatment can be used for any part of your face, neck and décolleté́ with skin redness, telangiectasia (thread veins) or brown spots. Light (low contrast) brown spots, which were previously difficult to resolve often respond very well to treatment.
By selecting the appropriate settings, we can customise your LimeLight IPL treatment to your skin type and selectively treat the brown and red pigmented areas on your skin. The IPL works by heating the pigmented brown or red cells.
When the pulse of light is delivered, you will experience a mild pinching or stinging sensation – this is normally very well tolerated. Normally, there is no need for anaesthetic creams or medicines.
The treatment time depends on the area of the body being treated. However, most treatments should take less than one hour.
Anaesthetic
Virtually painless but topical anaesthetic can be offered
Procedure Length
1 hour
Facility Stay
Day Case
Cost
Full face £300; Hands £250; Single lesion £130; Course of 3 full face £750 (course to be completed within 6 months from date of purchase)
Downtime
Normal light activities can be resumed after the treatment
Available in-house at Purity Bridge
Yes
Anaesthetic
Virtually painless but topical anaesthetic can be offered
Procedure Length
1 hour
Facility Stay
Day Case
Cost
Full face £300; Hands £250; Single lesion £130; Course of 3 full face £750 (course to be completed within 6 months from date of purchase)
Downtime
Normal light activities can be resumed after the treatment
Available in-house at Purity Bridge
Yes
The number of treatments required depends on the skin concern being treated and the severity of pigmentation or redness.
Many patients benefit from a course of treatments to achieve the best possible improvement.
Following treatment, the skin may appear slightly red and pigmented areas may temporarily darken before gradually fading.
Most patients return to their normal routine very quickly.
Improvements often become visible within a few weeks as pigmentation breaks down and redness reduces.
Results continue to improve throughout the treatment course.
While treated pigmentation and vessels may clear successfully, new pigmentation and redness can develop in the future due to sun exposure, ageing and underlying skin conditions.
Good skincare and sun protection can help maintain results.
LimeLight IPL is commonly used to address sun damage, age spots, freckles, redness and visible blood vessels.
It can also help improve overall skin tone and clarity.
Downtime is usually minimal. Mild redness may occur immediately after treatment but often settles within a few hours.
Most patients return to work and social activities on the same day.
Most patients describe the sensation as a brief snapping feeling against the skin.
The treatment is generally well tolerated and does not usually require anaesthetic.
Suitability depends on your skin type, skin concerns and medical history.
A consultation at Purity Bridge will help determine whether LimeLight IPL is the right treatment for your needs.
