We know it's early but it's time to get PhotoFabulous for Christmas
As the year draws in, many of us begin to think about the photographs that come with it: family gatherings, parties, cards and the quiet moment around the tree. PhotoFabulous is a skin treatment designed to bring clarity and evenness to the complexion, and it is available at Mulberry House, our doctor-led aesthetic medicine clinic near Thrapston in Northamptonshire, for those living in Northampton and across the county.
It is given as a course of three treatments, so the result builds gradually and looks entirely natural. The aim is not a different face, simply healthier, brighter, more even skin.
PhotoFabulous at a glance
- What it is: a combined IPL and ResurFX skin treatment on the Lumenis Stellar M22
- What it treats: pigmentation, redness, rosacea, broken capillaries, sun damage, fine lines, texture and acne scarring
- Course: three sessions, a few weeks apart
- Session length: typically 30 to 45 minutes
- Downtime: minimal, most people resume their routine within one to two days
- Led by: Dr John Tanqueray, with Jenna Johnston, Advanced Skin Therapist
- Where: Mulberry House, Great Addington Manor, near Thrapston, easily reached from Northampton
What is PhotoFabulous?
PhotoFabulous combines two technologies in a single session: intense pulsed light (IPL) and the ResurFX fractional laser. Each does something the other cannot, so used together they address both the surface and the structure of the skin. For anyone searching for IPL in Northampton or a skin clinic offering advanced skin health treatments, it is one of the most complete options available in the area.
How PhotoFabulous works
IPL: tone, redness and pigmentation
The IPL phase uses carefully filtered pulses of light that are absorbed selectively by pigment and by tiny blood vessels. Sun spots, age spots, uneven pigmentation, diffuse redness and broken capillaries are broken down and fade naturally over the days that follow.
ResurFX: texture, collagen and skin structure
The ResurFX phase is a fractional, non-ablative laser that works beneath the surface. Precise micro-beams create fine columns of controlled warmth in the dermis, prompting the skin's own healing response and stimulating new collagen and elastin. Texture, fine lines and the look of scarring improve progressively over the weeks that follow.
Why the combination matters
IPL clears the surface but does not rebuild structure. ResurFX remodels the dermis but does not resolve tone. Combined in one session, they deliver an overall rejuvenation that would otherwise take two separate treatments and two separate recoveries.
Your PhotoFabulous course of three
PhotoFabulous is given as a course of three sessions, spaced a few weeks apart. Improvement is often visible after the first, with each following session building on the last. Because skin renews itself gradually, results continue to develop in the weeks after your final treatment. Counting back from the festive season, beginning a course in the autumn simply leaves comfortable room for all three sessions and for the skin to settle.
A session typically takes 30 to 45 minutes. A numbing cream is applied beforehand and cooling is used throughout. Most people describe a warm, prickling sensation during the IPL phase and a mild heat during ResurFX, neither significantly uncomfortable.
What PhotoFabulous can treat
PhotoFabulous is particularly well suited to sun-damaged or photoaged skin, where changes in tone and texture have developed together. Potential benefits include:
- A softer appearance of age spots, sun spots and uneven pigmentation
- Calmer-looking skin where there is diffuse redness, broken capillaries or rosacea
- A smoother texture and a softer look to fine lines
- Improved skin quality as new collagen and elastin develop
- A softer appearance of acne scarring
- A clearer, brighter, more even complexion overall
Those with rosacea often ask about rosacea treatment in Northampton and Northamptonshire, and the IPL element of PhotoFabulous can be a gentle part of that conversation, discussed fully at consultation.
What to expect after PhotoFabulous
- Mild redness is normal and usually settles within 24 hours.
- Pigmentation may look slightly darker for a few days before fading. This is a normal part of the process.
- Most people return to their usual routine within one to two days.
- Results build progressively over the following weeks.
PhotoFabulous alongside other treatments
PhotoFabulous works on tone and texture, which makes it a natural partner to treatments that address movement, hydration and volume. Many of those who visit us from Northampton combine it with skin boosters, Profhilo, Botox and anti-wrinkle injections or dermal fillers, so that skin health and facial balance are considered together as part of one considered plan.
Is PhotoFabulous right for you?
PhotoFabulous suits a wide range of skin types and is particularly well matched to those in their thirties, forties and fifties who are beginning to see the combined effects of sun exposure over the years. If your main concern is texture alone, such as scarring or deeper lines, ResurFX as a standalone treatment may be the more targeted choice. We will advise at consultation, with a full assessment of your skin, on which approach suits you best.
Why Mulberry House for skin treatments near Northampton
Mulberry House is an independent, doctor-led cosmetic and skin clinic, established in 2003. Treatment is led by Dr John Tanqueray, a former GP and national trainer who works closely with leading manufacturers to remain at the forefront of aesthetic medicine. He is joined by Jenna Johnston, our Advanced Skin Therapist, whose focus on skin health supports your plan before, during and after your course.
Every journey begins with a private consultation, where we discuss the result you would like and assess your skin in detail before anything is agreed.
PhotoFabulous: your questions answered
What is PhotoFabulous?
PhotoFabulous is a combined skin treatment that pairs intense pulsed light (IPL) with the ResurFX fractional laser in one session, treating tone, redness and pigmentation alongside texture, fine lines and collagen.
How many PhotoFabulous sessions will I need?
PhotoFabulous is given as a course of three sessions, spaced a few weeks apart. Your clinician will confirm the timing that suits your skin at consultation.
Does PhotoFabulous hurt?
A numbing cream is applied beforehand and cooling is used during treatment. Most people describe a warm, prickling sensation during the IPL phase and a mild heat during ResurFX, neither significantly uncomfortable.
Is there downtime after PhotoFabulous?
Downtime is minimal. Mild redness usually settles within 24 hours, and most people return to their usual routine within one to two days.
Can PhotoFabulous help with rosacea or redness?
The IPL element targets diffuse redness and broken capillaries, so it can form part of a plan for rosacea. We assess your skin at consultation before recommending anything.
Is PhotoFabulous the same as IPL hair removal?
No. PhotoFabulous uses IPL together with a fractional laser to treat the skin itself, whereas IPL hair removal targets hair. They are separate treatments at Mulberry House.
Where can I have PhotoFabulous near Northampton?
PhotoFabulous is available at Mulberry House, Great Addington Manor, near Thrapston in Northamptonshire, easily reached from Northampton, Kettering, Wellingborough and the surrounding towns.
When should I begin if I would like to be ready for Christmas?
Because a course of three sessions is followed by several weeks of continued improvement, those who like to plan ahead often begin in the autumn. We will talk through timing at your consultation.
Visiting us from Northampton and across Northamptonshire
Mulberry House is a cosmetic clinic and skin clinic set within the grounds of Great Addington Manor, near Thrapston, and is easily reached from Northampton, which is where many of those who visit us begin their journey. We also welcome those travelling from Kettering, Wellingborough, Rushden, Corby, Higham Ferrers, Raunds, Irthlingborough, Burton Latimer, Oundle and Market Harborough, as well as Bedford and across Cambridgeshire.
Closer to home, we are a short journey from the villages of Great Addington, Little Addington, Woodford, Denford, Ringstead, Islip, Cranford, Twywell, Stanwick, Titchmarsh and Aldwincle, and the surrounding countryside.
To find out whether PhotoFabulous is right for you, book a consultation with our clinical team at Mulberry House, Great Addington Manor. You can call 01604 702630 or email info@mulberryhouseclinic.co.uk.
