IPL Photofacial
Broadband light for sun spots, freckling and diffuse redness, for a more even tone across face, neck and chest.
A clearer, more even tone
Light therapy for spots and redness
An IPL photofacial uses intense pulsed light, a broad band of light filtered to target brown pigment and small red vessels in the skin. Pigment darkens and flakes away over about a week, and redness softens over a series, leaving a more even tone.
IPL suits lighter to medium skin tones and on skin that has not seen recent sun. We review your skin type carefully, test settings on a small area and plan most series in the cooler months, when it is easier to keep treated skin out of the sun.
Between sessions we ask you to keep a simple routine: a gentle cleanser, a moisturizer and a broad-spectrum sunscreen every morning. Spots that darken after treatment should be left to flake away on their own, which usually takes five to seven days, and most people wear makeup over them without any trouble.
What to expect from a session
- Skin type and sun history review
- Protective eye shields for the whole session
- Cool gel and light pulses over each area
- Mild warmth and a rubber band snap feeling
- Spots darken, then flake over about a week
What IPL helps with
Sun spots and freckles
Brown spots darken slightly, then lift away over five to seven days.
Redness and flushing
Diffuse redness and small visible vessels soften across a series.
Neck and chest tone
Areas that see years of sun can be treated with the same gentle approach.
At a glance
- Session time30 to 45 minutes
- DowntimeDarkened spots for 5 to 7 days
- Series3 to 5 sessions
- Ideal seasonAutumn and winter
Please arrive without a tan; we test settings on a small patch at your first visit.
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Your photofacial week
- 01
Treatment day
Mild warmth and pinkness for a few hours. Makeup is usually fine the next day.
- 02
Days two to five
Spots look darker, like coffee grounds, and begin to flake. Let them lift on their own.
- 03
After one week
Tone looks more even. We schedule the next session about four weeks later.
Kind words about ipl photofacial
“The sun spots on my cheeks went dark for a few days and then simply flaked off. After three sessions my skin looks evenly toned for the first time in years.”
“I was nervous about looking frozen. Brynn used less than I expected, booked me back two weeks later, and my sister only noticed that I looked rested. That was exactly what I wanted.”
“Danielle tested a small patch first and walked me through the whole calendar for my laser series. The clinic runs on time, and nobody tried to sell me a package I did not need.”
IPL pricing
Full face
$325One session, about 30 minutes.
Neck
$225Front of neck.
Chest
$275Upper chest.
Hands
$175Backs of both hands.
Face, three sessions
$875Spaced about four weeks apart.
Face and neck, three
$1,350Booked together.
Face, neck and chest
$1,850Three sessions.
Consultation
$0Includes a test patch.
Illustrative demo. Individual results vary. Pricing shown is illustrative.
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Read moreIPL Photofacial FAQs
Can IPL treat melasma?
IPL can sometimes worsen melasma, so we usually recommend other approaches. We will assess before any treatment.
Can IPL be used on darker skin?
IPL is suited to lighter and medium skin tones. For deeper skin tones we will suggest alternatives.
How many sessions will I need?
Most clients need three to five sessions about four weeks apart. Results vary.
Can I go in the sun after?
Avoid direct sun and use daily broad-spectrum sunscreen, especially in the weeks around your series.