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IPL or intense pulsed light for acne<\/h1>\n

Intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment for acne is performed with precision, using targeted light pulses on the area being treated.<\/p>\n

At Ribe Clinic, to minimise discomfort during IPL treatment, we combine the session with cold air or a cooled handpiece applied at the same time as each IPL pulse.<\/p>\n

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IPL or intense pulsed light for acne<\/h1>\n

Intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment for acne is performed with precision, using targeted light pulses on the area being treated.<\/p>\n

At Ribe Clinic, to minimise discomfort during IPL treatment, we combine the session with cold air or a cooled handpiece applied at the same time as each IPL pulse.<\/p>\n

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How does IPL work on acne?<\/h2>\n

It reduces acne by targeting the bacteria that contribute to it and the inflammation<\/strong> it causes. In addition, intense pulsed light helps reduce acne scarring<\/strong> , making IPL a comprehensive acne treatment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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What do you need to know before IPL treatment for acne?<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

We recommend avoiding tanning, although it is not strictly contraindicated,<\/strong> because although IPL is set to target bacteria and inflammation, the skin always contains chromophores such as melanin. You may be exposed to the sun a few days after treatment, provided you use a high level of sun protection.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

What are the side effects of the treatment?<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

After an IPL session for acne, slight swelling may appear in each treated area and gradually subsides within a few hours. You can return to your normal activities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\u201cIPL or intense pulsed light treatment for acne is safe and effective for acne<\/strong>, and it also helps reduce acne scarring<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

It should be fully personalised, using the appropriate equipment and under expert medical supervision<\/strong>, as recommended by the Spanish Society of Aesthetic Medicine (SEME).\u201d<\/p>\n

Explains Dr Adriana Rib\u00e9<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Price<\/strong>
\nDepends on the size of the area to be treated.
\nFrom \u20ac200<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Sessions<\/strong>
\n2 to 4, with only one session per month. It depends on whether IPL is used alone or as part of a combined treatment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Results<\/strong>
\nAfter one week (depending on the severity of the acne)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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When to have it<\/strong>
\nAll year round, provided medical guidance is followed<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Request an appointment at Ribe Clinic<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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