About us
Tanya has over 19+ years experience in IPL/HIFU treatments and has previously owned and operated a large IPL Clinic. She now runs her own home studio in Attadale providing a private and clean place to relax. Tanya completed a Bachelor of Nursing then went on to open her own IPL Franchise when it first came to Perth in the mid 2000’s. Tanya has completed many qualifications since then to specialise in Natural Anti Ageing treatments such as HIFU and Cooljet Plasma. Tanya is Fully Insured, Laser Safety Qualified with safety and client satisfaction being at the forefront of her treatments.
Whether it is Anti Ageing treatments, Permanent Hair Removal or IPL Photo Rejuvenation you are interested in please free to contact Tanya for a free initial consultation on 0413 950 474 or book now online.
Tanya Delugar
IPL Therapist - Anti-Ageing Specialist - HIFU Practitioner - Bachelor of Nursing
What is IPL & RF?
A popular technique for improving damaged and ageing skin is IPL together with RF treatment. A high intensity beam of light is generated by passing an electrical current through a chamber filled with (xenon) gas. Deeper elements in the skin absorb this specific light, causing them to heat up, while the outer skin surface is not disrupted. This allows all the photo-rejuvenation (light therapy) action to occur deep in the skin dermis.
Our Elis IPL with RF treatment is the first technology that combines light and radio frequency energies to effectively and gently rejuvenate the appearance of the skin. Sometimes, practitioners will use IPL rejuvenation in conjunction with a chemical that acts to sensitise the skin to the effects of IPL. This is termed photodynamic photo-rejuvenation, and can improve results because it increases the absorption of light energy into the target tissue.
IPL devices emit multi-colour, non-focused, broad spectrum light. The pulsing light targets specific coloured elements in the skin and disrupts these cells. Heating the skin causes skin cells to release their pigment, which rises to and is shed from the skin surface. Inflammatory responses are also triggered aiding the removal of old or damaged collagen and replacing it with the new healthy matrix. This leads to at least partial replacement of the skin volume lost with age. The same IPL rejuvenation device can simultaneously treat several kinds of skin problems. It can be used for pigmented areas (eg age spots, sun spots, or unsightly broken capillaries), as well as wrinkles, though the effects on wrinkles are somewhat less dramatic.
Recovery is rapid after the procedure, and you may return to work soon after. Most IPL rejuvenation side effects are minor and subside within 24 hours. Temporary itching and redness may be experienced after treatment. In rare cases, there may also be some very slight skin peeling for a few days.
Do not be alarmed if there is a slight darkening of the skin after IPL rejuvenation and some small crusting. It will quickly settle after old skin cells are pushed to the surface and peel off. Applying a moisturiser twice a day speeds up the process. Therefore those with a darker skin type may not be good candidates for IPL rejuvenation due to the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. When in doubt, a test patch first is recommended. Protect the treated area from the sun for at least two weeks to minimise any risk of pigment changes. Preferably use a broad-spectrum sunscreen SPF50, every day, regardless of weather. Also, if you have a susceptibility to scarring this treatment may not be right for you.
Radiofrequency energy is an exciting new way to target the deeper layers of the skin in a carefully controlled manner, without upsetting the surface. The procedure is often alluded to as ‘a non-surgical facelift’ like laser skin care and used for treating skin laxity and sagging—like chin sagging, the folds around the nose, wrinkles and lines around the mouth and the forehead, excess skin on the upper eyelid or bags under the eyes. Only modest changes are achievable with RF treatment on its own, it works synergistically with conventional ablative laser skin care.
Our skin is resistant to the passage of electricity, thus it heats up when an electric current is passed through it. Radiofrequency treatment like laser skin care works by precise heating of the matrix proteins (mainly collagen) in the skin. This stimulates them to denature, contract and almost immediately tighten lax skin. The outer skin surface stays cool, so it is not affected and remains completely intact. Over the next few months, the heat-damaged matrix is progressively removed by the body and replaced with young, healthy collagen. Ultimately, this leads to stronger, firmer, smoother skin with a more youthful appearance.
What about side effects of radiofrequency treatment?
Radiofrequency treatment is very safe with only minor and temporary side effects. Typical concerns are mild discomfort during the procedure, and redness and swelling afterwards which usually lasts for a couple of hours. A cold compress or an ice pack placed on the treated area will soothe and help to reduce pain and swelling.
There’s little or no downtime and a quick return to normal activities is expected. A soothing restorative cream may be applied following the procedure and continued for several days. Makeup can be applied immediately after treatment as the epidermis is unaffected.
Rarely, patients develop abrasions (crusting) in the treated area. These usually heal or drop off within three to four days. It is rare to experience changes in sensation in the treated area, such as itching or numbness. These symptoms are temporary, usually mild and resolve completely in days to weeks.
