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What is Venus Versa™ IPL?

Venus Versa IPL is a breakthrough non-invasive skincare procedure using Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technology. Renowned in aesthetic medicine, it efficiently improves skin tone, texture, and overall appearance. This versatile treatment gently stimulates collagen production, enhancing elasticity and reducing fine lines. Noteworthy for its minimal downtime, Venus Versa IPL offers a quick and effective solution for those seeking radiant, rejuvenated skin.

How it works

Venus Versa™ IPL treatments can significantly improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, pore size, textural irregularities, and vascular and pigmentation blemishes.

Venus Versa™ IPL treatments direct IPL energy to the skin in targeted treatment areas. This energy passes through the outer surface of the skin, called the epidermis, and penetrates the lower layer of the skin, called the dermis. Once in the dermis, the IPL energy stimulates a cell called fibroblast to produce new collagen.

Over several  treatments, this new collagen smoothens and softens the appearance of wrinkles. The treatment utilizes special filters to control the wavelength of the IPL energy to improve the appearance of rosacea, sun-damaged skin with pigmentation abnormalities, and vascular blemishes such as spider veins.

When delivering the IPL energy to the skin, it is important to cool the skin to avoid injury. A cooling crystal is integrated in the Venus Versa™ IPL applicator to assist with patient comfort and safety.

Commonly applied to the face, neck, chest, arms, and hands, Venus Versa IPL is a powerhouse in addressing various skin concerns. Say goodbye to sun damage, bid farewell to pigmentation irregularities, and conquer visible vascular issues. Wherever you seek revitalization, Venus Versa IPL stands ready to enhance your skin’s natural glow, leaving you with a radiant and rejuvenated canvas.

1 Week before your treatment:

  • Start using a SPF daily even if you stay indoors
  • Avoid sun exposure
  • Don’t use any facial scrubs or exfoliators
  • Stop using the following products: Retinols (Retinoic acid Retin A/ Retinol/ Retinoic Acetate), Alpha Hydroxy Acids (Glycolic & Lactic acid) and Salicylic acid
  • No facial waxing in this week, needs to be done 2 weeks prior your treatment
  • If your skin is prone to sensitivity (e.g eczema, psoriasis, rosacea or stinging sensation or reaction from products) we advise to first come in for a consult that we can give you guidelines on how to prep your skin’s barrier so that you can tolerate the treatment better.
  • Should you be prone to cold sores or herpes infection please let us know – you may require two days of an oral anti-viral medication prior to your procedure in order to prevent a herpes break-out
  • Tanning beds or tanning creams within two weeks prior your treatment

5 – 7 Days following your IPL treatment

Here are some important guidelines that will help you get the best out of your procedure

Downtime is patient dependent; you might experience the following:

  • Pigment IPL
    • Browning or darkening of the skin pigment
    • Crusting of the pigmented area – will flake off naturally
    • Purple or black tints to a dark pigment
    • Redness, warmth & swelling
  • Vascular lesion IPL
    • Blanching, greying or a deep tinging or blackening of the vessel may occur over the course of a few days as the damaged tissue will be broken down and absorbed
    • Redness, warmth and selling
  • Continue applying your barrier cream day and night (this will substitute your regular moisturiser/s), for a week post procedure – Apply as much moisturiser as you wish.
  • Avoid hot baths, saunas, Jacuzzis for the first 2 days following treatment
  • Please don’t apply ice or cooling compresses as the heat is the body’s natural healing response
  • If you are prone to acne, you may have a minor break-out on the 2nd/3rd day – this is normal and will resolve spontaneously
  • Stop using the following products: Retinols (Retinoic acid Retin A/ Retinol/ Retinoic Acetate), Alpha Hydroxy Acids (Glycolic & Lactic acid) and Salicylic acid for 5 days
  • Please avoid going in the sun for at least two weeks – Re-apply your sunscreen
  • Avoid exercising for 48 hours
  • Avoid any form of hair removal methods for 2 weeks (waxing/threading/Laser/IPL)
  • Some people see results after one session – although you may require repeated sessions to have adequate results, as well as the products recommended by your therapist
  • Can Apply make up the next day

Venus Versa™ IPL treatments direct IPL energy to the skin in targeted treatment areas. This energy passes through the outer surface of the skin, called the epidermis, and penetrates the lower layer of the skin, called the dermis. Once in the dermis, the IPL energy stimulates a cell called fibroblast to produce new collagen.

Before & after

Popular Treatments

Price List

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Skin Rejuvenation with built-in cooling crystal

Face

R2,500

Face & neck

R2,750

Face, neck & chest

R3,500

Face, neck & chest - course of 3

R7,500 (save R3000)

Hands

R2,250

Hands & arms

R2,500 - R3,000

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) AC/DUAL Acne Treatment

Face

R950

Face & neck

R1,250

Face, neck & chest

R1,500

Meet our therapists

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Here are a few of the most common questions and answers regarding the use of Venus Versa™ IPL treatments. If you have other questions or concerns about treatment, please consult with one of our medical doctors.

No, we advise to wait 24 hours post treatment

There is always a risk of a blister forming, however very unlikely.

It is similar sensation to the flicking of an elastic band on your skin

No

Slightly redness with a bit of a heat sensation. This is also patient dependent.

Anything from 30min to 1 and half hours

This is to ensure that the therapist can get the correct treatment settings for you as well as to check if you do not get any reaction.

Yes, this is a good sign.

Yes it is.

You will see results within 2 weeks, after the scabs have fallen off.

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