Acne can affect any man's skin, regardless of age and body part. It's often due to poor nutrition, ill health, or clogged and oily skin.
Hormonal changes are another leading cause, such as those caused by the onset of puberty, steroids, protein supplements, and testosterone replacement therapy (TRT).
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.
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Andrew Thompson.
Prices ★ IPL Acne Removal
- 🕒 Times indicated are wildly variable from one person to the next due to size and shape etc.
- 🔥 indicates popularity based on actual treatments performed.
- Highlighted prices in blue are current IPL Acne specials.
- Highlighted prices in green are current specials combining IPL Acne Treatments with other services e.g. Diamond Microdermabrasion.
| IPL Acne Removal Prices | 🕒 | 💲 |
|---|---|---|
| Chin 🔥 | 10 | $49 |
| Cheeks 🔥🔥 | 10 | $55 |
| Forehead 🔥 | 10 | $55 |
| Full Face (all the above) 🔥🔥🔥 |
20 | $85 |
| Face IPL Acne + Diamond Micro 🔥🔥🔥 |
45 | $159 |
| Face & Neck 🔥 | 30 | $155 |
| Face & Neck IPL Acne + Diamond Micro 🔥 | 60 | $229 |
FAQ ★ IPL Acne Removal
- What can I expect from an IPL Acne Treatment?
- I've taken Roaccutane. Will that affect my treatment?
- Should I get Microdermabrasion before my acne treatment?
- Are IPL Acne Removal and IPL Photo Rejuvenation the same?
- Will IPL Acne Removal help get rid of acne scars?
- What are the contraindications for 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. Apply moisturiser to 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.
Should I get Microdermabrasion before my acne treatment?
If you have weeping pustules, yes, you should have Diamond Microdermabrasion first. It's best to remove any live bacteria from the skin's surface before the IPL Acne treatment.
On the other hand, if the integrity of your skin is intact, even if your pores are full of visible pus, then no, don't have Diamond Micro beforehand. If the bacteria is contained, the light will kill it.
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.
Will IPL Acne Removal help get rid of old acne scars?
No. Acne scars are due to an uneven collagen bed, resultant from past acne outbreaks.
They are best treated with Diamond Microdermabrasion followed by RF Skin Tightening and/or IPL Photo Rejuvenation.
What are the contraindications for treatment?
Several strong antibiotics, anti-depressants, and malaria medications that can make your skin 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.
This article on IPL contraindications contains a more complete list.