Acne can affect any man's skin, regardless of age and body part. It is often due to inadequate nutrition, high sugar intake, and clogged or oily skin.
Hormonal changes are another leading cause, such as those caused by the onset of puberty, steroids, protein supplements, and testosterone enhancers.
IPL Acne Treatments usually take around 15 minutes. They feel warm but are painless. A single treatment will generally achieve a good result, with 2 to 4 follow-ups sometimes recommended.
Call me on 4926 7778 or 0422 276 202 if you have any questions or to make a booking. You can also book online.
Have a brilliant day,
Andrew Thompson.
Prices ★ IPL Acne Treatments Rockhampton
Chin$49
Cheeks$55
Forehead$65
Full Face (lips, chin, nose, cheeks, forehead) 
$169
Full Face with Diamond Micro 
$268
Full Face & Neck 
$289
Full Face & Neck with Diamond Micro 
$433
FAQ ★ IPL Acne Treatments Rockhampton
Some visitors want brevity, some want detail. To that end, you'll find a short answer to each question, plus links to any related articles I've written in the Backstage section of the site. Enjoy. 😊
- What can I expect from an IPL Acne Treatment?
- Will IPL Acne Removal help get rid of acne scars?
- Should I get Microdermabrasion before my acne treatment?
- Can I combine IPL Acne Removal with other treatments?
- Are IPL Acne Removal and IPL Photo Rejuvenation the same?
- I've taken Roaccutane. Will that affect my treatment?
- What other medications are contraindicated?
- Should I take pain killers before my IPL Acne treatment?
What can I expect from an IPL Acne Treatment?
Immediately after the treatment, lots of oxygen will be leaving your outer layer of skin, which is a result of porphyrin cells dying (they bond to oxygen molecules).
This will leave your skin feeling a little dry and tight. It's perfectly normal. Applying a light moisturiser will relieve the sensation.
In the week that follows, most clients notice that many if not all of their acne sites reduce in size or disappear, especially if diet, exercise, and water intake are managed well.
A follow up session is good at around 2 weeks to tidy up any new acne sites before they flare up.
Will IPL Acne Removal help get rid of old acne scars?
No, or at least, not much. Acne scars are due to an uneven collagen bed, resultant from past acne outbreaks.
They are best treated as collagen correction, with an initial Diamond Microdermabrasion treatment, then alternating sessions of RF Skin Tightening and IPL Photo Rejuvenation.
Should I get Microdermabrasion before my acne treatment?
If you have a very bad outbreak with weeping pustules, yes, you should have Diamond Microdermabrasion first.
The reason for this is that it's best to remove any live bacteria from the skin's surface before the IPL Acne treatment. The Micro will also pull out most of the pus that would have otherwise leaked during treatment.
Your face will then be rinsed with isopropyl alcohol to kill any lingering bacteria on the skin, and then we can do the IPL Acne treatment.
If on the other hand, the integrity of your skin is intact i.e. it is not weeping, even if your pores are full of visible pus, then no, don't have Diamond Micro beforehand.
We are better off keeping the bacteria contained for the IPL Acne treatment, rather than risk spreading the pus to uninfected skin.
Can I combine IPL Acne Removal with other treatments?
Yes. IPL Photo Rejuvenation and RF Skin Tightening are fine to perform during the same session.
A few days later, another good option is to have an Intraceuticals Oxygen Facial to load up the skin with nutrients and anti-oxidants to help fight off future acne outbreaks.
Are IPL Acne Removal and IPL Photo Rejuvenation the same?
No. IPL Photo Rejuvenation uses a cyan-blue coloured light between 560 and 585 nM, which is great for collagen, pigment, and capillaries, but has little effect on acne.
Acne requires a very specific wavelength of yellow light at 420 to 440 nM in order to effectively target the porphyrin chromophore.
I've taken Roaccutane. Will that affect my treatment?
What other medications are contraindicated?
There are several strong antibiotics, anti-depressants, and malaria medications that make your skin overly sensitive to light.
If any of your meds contain minomycin, minocycline, doxycycline, tetracycline, or St John's Wort, you may have to wait until you have finished your course of meds to avoid possible injury.