Procedure
The Ellipse system emits short, safe flashes of double-filtered intense pulsed light, so that only the right light is absorbed by the colour changes in the skin, avoiding the risk of adverse effects. Sun spots contain melanin and redness contains haemoglobin. When cells containing melanin or haemoglobin receive this light, they heat up and are eliminated, so the change in the skin becomes less noticeable or disappears.
Immediately after treatment, redness disappears, whereas spots darken because the melanin oxidises.
Benefits
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Improves skin texture
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Removes spots and redness
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Brighter, younger, smoother-looking skin
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Stimulates collagen and elastin
Number of sessions
1 to 3 sessions
When results are visible
After one month
Before and after treatment
A tan is a build-up of pigment (melanin) in the skin, so avoid tanning (sunbathing, sunbeds or self-tanning creams) before and during treatment. Tanned skin absorbs more light, which makes the treatment less effective. Generally no special aftercare is needed, although we recommend using sunscreen (at least SPF 50).
IPL removes age spots, telangiectasias, diffuse redness, poikiloderma of Civatte and uneven pigmentation on the face and body.
Benign pigmented lesions may be genetic in origin, or caused by physical damage such as sunburn or wounds, or simply by ageing. They vary in size and colour. Before a lesion is removed, it must be confirmed that it is not malignant.
Our skin goes through natural chronological ageing, with a fall in collagen production, and also shows the effects of excessive sun exposure (environmental ageing). Ellipse photorejuvenation helps keep the skin smooth and radiant. Ellipse treats sun damage on the face, neck, décolletage and backs of the hands, removing skin spots, solar and senile lentigines, facial redness and more.
