26/08/2026
IPL, explained.
IPL, or Intense Pulsed Light, is a light-based treatment used to target pigmentation, redness and uneven skin tone. It delivers pulses of light that are absorbed by pigment and blood vessels in the skin, which is why it suits some concerns and not others.
What to expect: most people have some redness and warmth afterwards, usually settling within a few hours to a couple of days. If we're treating pigmentation, those spots often darken and flake away over the following week. That's the treatment doing its job, not something going wrong.
IPL isn't right for everyone. Recent sun exposure or a tan, certain medications and some skin types all affect whether it's appropriate - which matters more than most people realise up here. Your practitioner assesses all of that before recommending anything, and talks you through aftercare and what to expect along the way.
Every treatment plan starts with a proper consultation, because what your skin needs is always individual.
Curious if IPL is right for you? Book a consultation with our team at Addesso Clinic, Aitkenvale.
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Individual results may vary. Recommendations are made following a consultation to determine suitability. This information is general in nature and does not substitute for personalised medical advice.