Skin Flash
IPL Photorejuvenation
Too much fun in the sun? Skin Flash is our intense pulsed light therapy that zaps away the unwelcome evidence of aging and sun damage – brown spots, redness, and spider veins – to reveal a clearer, more even complexion. This quick laser-like treatment is often described as magic in a flash of light. It’s non-invasive, yet powerfully effective at rejuvenating the face, hands, or décolletage with little to no downtime.
Over time, exposure to UV rays and life’s wear can leave pigment irregularities: freckles, age spots, and dilated capillaries that cause redness or blotchiness. Skin Flash uses advanced IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) technology to selectively target these imperfections without harming surrounding skin. During the treatment, a broad-spectrum light is pulsed onto the skin. You’ll wear protective eye shields and feel a series of warm snaps – it’s usually quite tolerable, and we can adjust settings for your comfort.
The light penetrates to seek out brown pigment (melanin) in sunspots and red pigment (hemoglobin) in broken vessels. When absorbed, the light’s energy breaks up the pigment. Brown spots will darken slightly then flake off within about a week, and redness dissipates as the vessels are gently coagulated. Meanwhile, the IPL also delivers a collagen-stimulating effect, so you’ll notice finer pores, smoother texture, and a subtle glow as a bonus.
A Skin Flash session typically takes only 20–30 minutes. There’s no real recovery time – you might have a bit of redness or coffee-ground-like speckles on pigmented spots for a few days, but no major peeling. We simply ask that you avoid sun exposure and wear SPF50 religiously before and after, to protect the treated skin and maintain results. After about 10 days, you’ll see the full effect: sun spots faded or gone, diffuse redness reduced, and an overall brighter, more youthful skin tone.
Many patients say they need less makeup (or none at all) after IPL because their skin looks so clear and even. For optimal outcome, a series of 2–3 sessions spaced a month apart is recommended, especially if you have extensive sun damage. Once you’ve achieved your rejuvenation goals, one maintenance session annually helps keep new spots at bay. Skin Flash is a simple yet brilliantly effective treatment – consider it periodic maintenance for a flawless complexion, like a reset button for your skin’s clarity.
Duration: 30 minutes
Price: From £400 (depending on area)