Image Medical Grade Facial
An IMAGE facial is more than a pampering treat; it is a results-driven, clinical skin treatment using one of the world’s most respected professional skincare brands. Founded on the principle of ‘Less Guesswork, More Results’, IMAGE Skincare products are formulated with maximal concentrations of cutting-edge, scientifically-backed ingredients that you cannot buy over the counter.
Our trained practitioners act as your ‘skin therapist’, diagnosing your primary concerns—whether ageing, acne, pigmentation, or sensitivity—and selecting the perfect combination of IMAGE products and techniques to create a truly customised facial prescription.
Our Core Principles
- Bio-Active Formulations: Harnessing the power of peptides, growth factors, antioxidants, and medical-grade acids.
- ‘Skintelligence’ Approach: We assess your skin’s current behaviour and needs at every visit.
- No Generic Routines: Each facial is uniquely built from a menu of targeted serums, masks, and boosters.
- Professional Exclusivity: Available only through qualified skin specialists in a clinical setting.
Our Signature Facial Menu
Your Bespoke Treatment Journey
We tailor every IMAGE facial from a curated selection of targeted protocols. Here are some of our most sought-after journeys:
For: Sensitive, reactive, or compromised skin; post-procedure calming; restoring balance.
Key Benefits: A supremely gentle, non-chemical treatment that soothes redness, hydrates deeply, and strengthens the skin’s barrier using organic peptides and calming botanicals. Ideal for rosacea-prone or sensitised skin.
For: Dull, dehydrated, or environmentally damaged skin; premature ageing.
Key Benefits: A potent dose of antioxidant-rich vitamin C brightens the complexion, fights free radical damage, and delivers intense hydration. Leaves skin with a luminous, ‘vitamin glow’ and improved firmness.
For: Visible signs of ageing, sun damage, uneven texture, and loss of firmness.
Key Benefits: A multi-acid resurfacing treatment that combines lactic, glycolic, and salicylic acids to exfoliate, stimulate collagen, and dramatically refine pores and fine lines. Reveals smoother, younger-looking skin.
For: Oily, congested, and acne-prone skin.
Key Benefits: A deep-cleansing, purifying treatment that decongests pores, regulates sebum, and reduces acne-causing bacteria using salicylic acid and anti-inflammatory ingredients. Calms active breakouts and prevents future ones.
For: Hyperpigmentation, dark spots, melasma, and uneven skin tone.
Key Benefits: A targeted approach to lightening and brightening using potent ingredients like bearberry, lactic acid, and licorice extract to inhibit melanin production and fade discolouration for a clear, uniform complexion.
Each facial includes: Double cleansing, skin analysis, customised exfoliation, extractions (if needed), a targeted ampoule serum infusion, a prescribed mask, and finishing with SPF protection.
Before & After Treatments
Frequently Asked Questions
A: Discomfort is minimal for most people. It is commonly described as a quick, hot pinprick or a flick with a warm elastic band. Modern IPL systems have integrated cooling to maximise comfort.
A: You may notice initial fading after the first session, but the full, dramatic result develops over 3-4 weeks as the treated pigment fragments rise to the surface and shed. Results are cumulative with each session.
A: IPL is safest and most effective on fair to light olive skin tones (Fitzpatrick I-III) where there is a clear contrast between the dark spot and the surrounding skin. It is not suitable for very dark skin tones (V-VI) due to high melanin levels, which risk burns or hypopigmentation (white spots). Melasma requires a specialised, cautious approach.
A: Both are effective. Lasers use a single, focused wavelength for precision on discrete lesions. IPL uses a broad spectrum of light, making it exceptionally efficient at treating widespread sun damage and general uneven tone across larger areas, like the full face, chest, or hands.
A: The treated pigmented lesions are permanently removed. However, new pigmentation can form due to future sun exposure, hormonal changes, or ageing. Maintaining results requires diligent daily sun protection and may involve occasional maintenance treatments.
A: IPL can be used for some types of melasma, but it is a treatment of caution. Incorrect settings can worsen melasma. A thorough consultation with an experienced practitioner is essential to assess stability and determine if a very conservative IPL protocol is appropriate, often as part of a broader management plan including topical creams.
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