We’ve upgraded our technology. SkinBox now treats vascular and pigmentation concerns using the Alma Harmony platform — a multi-technology medical device combining IPL, diode laser and Q-switched Nd:YAG laser in one system. This allows your clinician to select the most appropriate wavelength and handpiece for your skin type and the concern being treated, rather than relying on a single fixed setting.
Facial treatments are the most popular, but all body areas can be treated. We can also use this advanced IPL and laser technology to treat vascular lesions such as Port Wine Stains, facial blood vessels (telangiectasia), and the diffuse redness seen in early Rosacea. IPL can also be effective in the treatment of active acne, and is one of the treatments we offer as a multimodal acne management plan.
Face / neck / chest / hands and other body areas
Number of sessions depends on the concern being treated and your skin’s response — your clinician will discuss this with you at consultation
from $250
What this service is:
This is a consultation and treatment service for adults considering options to reduce the visible appearance of superficial blood vessels, redness and pigmentation. Treatment is performed on Alma Harmony, a medical-grade light and laser platform, and delivered by our trained Dermal Therapists under medical oversight.
Because outcomes depend on your skin type, the nature of the lesion or pigment, and your individual healing response, we don’t promise specific results. Your clinician will assess your skin and explain what may realistically be achieved before any treatment begins.
How This Service May Help You:
A consultation for vascular and pigmentation treatment may be useful if you would like support with:
- visible facial or body blood vessels (telangiectasia) and small vascular lesions
- diffuse redness, including redness associated with rosacea
- superficial sun spots and areas of uneven pigmentation
- deeper or more stubborn pigmentation that hasn’t responded to topical care
- overall skin tone and texture affected by sun exposure
At your consultation, our clinician will examine the area of concern, discuss your skin history and goals, and recommend whether IPL, diode laser, Q-switched laser — or a combination — is likely to be most suitable. Not every concern responds equally well to every technology, which is why assessment comes first.
The Alma Harmony Platform
Alma Harmony is a multi-application medical laser and light platform. At SkinBox, we use three components for vascular and pigmentation treatment:
VascuPen — a diode laser handpiece designed to target small and fine blood vessels, delivering precise energy to visible vessels with minimal impact on surrounding skin.
ClearLift — a high-power Q-switched Nd:YAG laser with interchangeable tips (1064nm, 532nm and a 5×5 pixel tip), allowing your clinician to target both superficial and deeper pigmentation depending on how the pigment presents in your skin.
Iris Dye VL — an IPL handpiece used for broader treatment of vascular lesions, pigmentation and general photodamage across larger treatment areas. This can be used in a static or in-motion technique.
Your clinician selects the appropriate handpiece, wavelength and settings for your Fitzpatrick skin type and the specific concern – this is a clinical decision made at consultation, not a fixed protocol.
How the process works
- Consultation: A discussion with one of our Dermal Therapists about your concern, skin history, medications and goals.
- Assessment: Examination of the treatment area, Fitzpatrick skin typing, and a patch test where appropriate.
- Plan: Your Dermal Therapist will recommend which handpiece(s) are suitable and outline a realistic treatment plan, including likely number of sessions and cost.
- Treatment & aftercare: Treatment delivered in-clinic, with aftercare and sun protection advice provided.
Who This Is For
Adults with visible facial or body blood vessels, redness, or superficial-to-deep pigmentation who want a clinical assessment of their options. Suitability depends on skin type, tan status, medical history and the nature of the lesion — this is confirmed at consultation, not before.
Book Your Consultation
If you’d like to find out whether IPL, laser vein or pigmentation treatment may help your skin, we’d love to start with a conversation. Book your initial consultation with one of our Dermal Therapists.
Tap into our medical expertise
We understand that the world of aesthetics and cosmetic treatments can be intimidating, that’s why our cosmetic doctors and qualified dermal therapists are here.
To share our medical knowledge.
To help you look and feel your best.
FAQ’s about IPL, Vascular & Pigmentation treatments
What can this treatment help with?
Depending on the technology used, treatment may help reduce the visible appearance of small blood vessels, facial redness, and superficial or deeper pigmentation. Results vary between individuals and depend on your skin type, the nature of the concern, and how your skin responds – your clinician will discuss realistic expectations at consultation.
Am I suitable for treatment?
Suitability depends on your skin type, current tan, medical history and the nature of the lesion or pigment. We use the Alma Harmony platform, which has adjustable settings across several technologies to suit a broad range of skin types, but a consultation (including a patch test where appropriate) is required before we can confirm what’s right for you.
Does treatment hurt?
Sensation varies by handpiece and by person. Many patients describe it as a mild stinging or snapping sensation. Your clinican will explain what to expect for your specific treatment plan and can advise on comfort options..
How many sessions will I need?
This depends on what’s being treated and how your skin responds. Some vascular and pigmentation concerns show a change after a single session; others need a course of treatments spaced several weeks apart. Your clinician will outline an expected plan at your consultation, while noting that individual response can vary.
What should I do before treatment?
Avoid sun exposure, solariums and self-tanning products in the weeks before your appointment, as tanned skin can affect both safety and effectiveness. Let us know about any medications, recent illness, cold sores, or skin conditions in the treatment area before booking.
What can I expect afterwards?
You may notice temporary redness, warmth or swelling in the treated area. Pigmented areas may darken temporarily before flaking away over the following days to weeks. Sun protection (SPF 30+) is essential after treatment and between sessions.
Are there any contraindications?
Treatment may not be suitable if you:
- are pregnant
- have recent sun exposure, tanning or self-tan in the treatment area
- have epilepsy or a history of seizures triggered by flashing light
- have an active infection, dermatitis, eczema or cold sore in the treatment area
- are taking certain photosensitising medications
Your clinician will review your full medical history at consultation to confirm suitability.
Potential complications of IPL/pigment laser treatment include:
- Prolonged redness and swelling.
- Darker patches of pigment on the skin (post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation), which can last for up to a year.
- Paler patches on the skin (hypo-pigmentation), which can last for up to a year or be permanent.
- Blistering of the skin.
What are the risks?
As with any laser or light-based treatment, there are potential risks and side effects. These can include prolonged redness or swelling, temporary darkening (post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation) or lightening (hypopigmentation) of the skin — which can occasionally persist for months or, rarely, be permanent — and, uncommonly, blistering. Risk varies by skin type, technology used and individual healing response, and will be discussed with you before treatment.
Important advice regarding Australian IPL/laser regulations
Read the consumer advice on the ARPANSA website regarding lasers and intense pulsed light devices.
