Skin photo-rejuvenation

Skin Photo-Rejuvenation Vancouver | IPL Treatment at Auralia Clinic

At Auralia, we offer IPL photo-rejuvenation in Kitsilano, Vancouver to revitalize your skin. Our advanced treatments fade brown spots, sun damage, visible veins, and discolouration—all with minimal downtime and maximum comfort.

What is Photo-Rejuvenation?

Skin photo rejuvenation (IPL) is a gentle treatment that uses light to fade sunspots, redness, and small veins while refreshing overall skin tone and texture. It also helps boost collagen to soften fine lines. The procedure is quick, requires little to no downtime, and is usually done in a series of sessions, with visible improvements after just a few treatments.

How it works?

Skin photo rejuvenation works by delivering gentle pulses of broad-spectrum light into the skin. The light is absorbed by unwanted pigment and tiny blood vessels, which are then naturally broken down and cleared by the body. At the same time, the light energy stimulates collagen production, helping the skin become smoother, clearer, and more youthful over time.

Targeted Light Energy:

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) or other light-based technologies deliver specific wavelengths of light to the skin. 

Pigment and Vascular Targets:

The light energy is absorbed by melanin (responsible for brown spots and sun damage) and hemoglobin (associated with redness and broken capillaries). 

Damage and Removal:

This absorption converts light energy into heat, damaging the targeted cells. The body then naturally removes these damaged cells and replaces them with new, healthy cells.

Collagen Stimulation:

The light energy also penetrates the deeper layers of the skin to stimulate the production of new collagen, which helps to smooth fine lines and wrinkles.

What It Treats?

Pigmentation: Sunspots, age spots, freckles, and other signs of hyperpigmentation. 

Vascular Issues: Redness, rosacea, broken capillaries, and spider veins. 

Signs of Aging: Fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin tone and texture. 

Sun Damage: Reverses damage from sun exposure, leading to a more radiant complexion. 

Pore Size: Can help to soften and reduce the appearance of enlarged pores. 

The Treatment Experience:

No Anesthetic Needed:

The procedure is non-invasive and generally not painful, though you may feel a sensation like a "snap" or flick against the skin. 

Quick and Convenient:

Treatments are fast, and there is minimal to no downtime, allowing patients to resume normal activities immediately after the appointment. 

Series of Treatments:

A series of treatments, usually spaced about four weeks apart, are typically recommended for the best results. 

Immediate and Gradual Results:

You may notice immediate changes, such as darkened spots, which then fade over 10-14 days. Deeper lines and veins may take multiple sessions to show significant improvement. 

Potential Side Effects

Temporary Redness and Swelling:

Some mild redness or swelling, similar to a sunburn, can occur but typically resolves within 24 to 72 hours. 

Darkened Pigment:

Brown spots may appear to darken for a few days before sloughing off, a normal sign the treatment is working.