Variable Pulse Light (VPL) skin rejuvenation is a British designed light-based therapy that is safe and a non-surgical approach to reducing the appearance of vascular lesions, anti – ageing, pigmentation, sun damage, facial redness, broken capillaries, acne scarring, enlarged pores and fine lines.

All clients of Alternate Therapeutics Atherton will need to obtain a signed letter from their GP confirming no skin cancer or treatment of, on the face, neck or decolletage before a thorough skin health consultation or any treatment with a qualified skin therapist can occur. If skin cancer or treatment of is present, VPL and LED Light Therapy may irritate the skin.

The VPL Skin Rejuvenation procedure consists of having rapid pulses of light energy directed on to an area of skin with imperfections, while improving the texture, tone, and overall skin appearance.

The treatment begins with a cooling gel applied to the skin problem area to ensure adequate absorption and penetration of light energy. Clients may experience a mild heat and / or flickering sensation as each pulse of light is delivered on the skin.