IPL Photofacial
Erase Sun Damage in One Session

IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) is a broadband light treatment that targets the pigment in sun spots, freckles, brown spots, broken capillaries, and rosacea redness. Unlike a single-wavelength laser, IPL releases a spectrum of light that hits multiple targets in one pass — making it the most efficient way to even out tone, reduce redness, and reverse years of sun damage in a single session.

Sun spots and age spots, freckles you don't love, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, broken capillaries (those thin red threads on the cheeks and nose), facial redness and rosacea, dull and uneven skin tone, large pores, and even some early fine lines. IPL also stimulates collagen quietly underneath while it's clearing pigment on the surface.

Yes — and that's what people love. Within 7–10 days of a single IPL session, brown spots darken first (called 'coffee grounding'), then flake off, leaving clearer skin. For deeper sun damage, a series of 3–5 treatments spaced 3–4 weeks apart gives the best result. We re-photograph every visit so the progress is documented, not vibes.

Lasers fire a single wavelength at one specific target. IPL fires a spectrum and treats multiple concerns in the same pass. That makes IPL faster and more cost-effective for general rejuvenation, sun damage, and redness — while a fractional laser like Solaria CO₂ goes deeper for wrinkles, scars, and texture. They're complementary, not competing.

From $250 per single area (face, neck, chest, hands). Series of 3 are bundled at preferred pricing. Spot-only treatments are quoted lower. We do free consults for IPL — and we always check your skin type, recent sun exposure, and any active conditions before booking, because IPL safety depends on choosing the right candidate.

It's described as a quick rubber-band snap or warm pinch. We use a chilled handpiece and topical numbing if needed. Sessions take 20–45 minutes depending on area. Most clients say it's tolerable without any prep.

Mild redness for a few hours, like a workout flush. Brown spots will darken before they flake off over 7–10 days — that's the treatment working. You can wear makeup the next day. Strict SPF for 2 weeks after is non-negotiable.

We avoid IPL on actively tanned or recently sun-exposed skin — it's a safety issue, not a preference. Best window is fall through spring, or any time you've been diligent with sunscreen and shade. We screen at consult and reschedule if your skin needs it.

IPL is best suited for Fitzpatrick I–III. For Fitzpatrick IV–VI we recommend RF microneedling (Morpheus8) or Solaria CO₂ instead — they work in pigmented skin without the burn risk IPL carries. We always evaluate your skin in person before recommending a plan.

Absolutely. Most popular combos: IPL + HydraFacial for monthly tone-and-glow maintenance; IPL + Botox + filler for full facial reset; IPL + Morpheus8 (spaced out) when sun damage and skin laxity are both on the table; IPL + medical-grade skincare to prevent the pigment from coming back.