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    Pigmentation: treatments and homecare at Haku, Dublin

    What can help pigmentation?

    At Haku, the options are IPL (full face €220) and Nordlys Frax laser (€380) at Haku Ranelagh, and PCA peels (from €129) and microneedling (€200) at Haku Ranelagh and Haku Blackrock. We look at your skin before a first treatment, and results vary from person to person.

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    A client wearing eye shields while an IPL handpiece is held to her cheek
    IPL: eye shields on, the handpiece at the cheek.

    The four options, side by side

    Face treatments.

    Downtime

    IPL:
    Skin is usually mildly pink for a few hours. Wear SPF 50 every day for two weeks.
    Nordlys Frax laser:
    Expect redness like a strong sunburn for 24 to 48 hours, then fine, dry peeling and bronzing for three to five days. Wear SPF 50 every day for four weeks.
    PCA peels:
    Skin feels tight on the first day, with light, powdery flaking from day two to day five. Wear SPF 50 every day for two weeks.
    Microneedling:
    Expect mild redness, like light sunburn, for 24 to 48 hours, and possibly light flaking on day three. Wear SPF 50 every day for two weeks.

    Is it suitable for my skin tone?

    IPL and Nordlys Frax laser aren't suitable for darker skin (Fitzpatrick types V and VI) or on recently tanned skin. For PCA peels and microneedling, ask us before you book.

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    All pigmentation products in the shopSkin routine consultation · six minutes, and a therapist can check it, free

    When to see a doctor or dermatologist

    See your GP or a dermatologist before booking with us if a mark on your skin:

    • is new, or is changing in size, shape or colour
    • bleeds, itches or doesn't heal
    • looks different from your other marks, or you're not sure what it is

    We treat how pigmentation looks. We don't diagnose skin conditions, and we won't treat over a mole or a mark we're unsure of.

    Before you book

    Questions

    Do I need SPF after IPL?

    Yes. Wear SPF 50 every day for at least two weeks after each session.

    How many sessions will I need?

    It depends on the treatment and your skin, and results vary. IPL is sold as a course of six, €1,100. Your therapist suggests a plan once they've seen your skin.

    How far apart are sessions?

    About four weeks for IPL, PCA peels and microneedling, and about six weeks for Nordlys Frax laser.

    Can I have IPL or Nordlys Frax when I'm pregnant?

    No. We don't offer IPL or Nordlys Frax during pregnancy, or Nordlys Frax while breastfeeding.

    Do I need a patch test?

    Some treatments need one first, so ask us before you book. A patch test at Haku is free and takes five minutes in the salon. If there is no reaction after 24 hours, you're clear for the treatment: book it at the desk during the test, or online from 24 hours after.