Light-based, not a laser
Filtered broadband light, not a coherent laser beam, on the same FDA-cleared, supervised standards.
IPL photofacial, for sun damage and uneven tone.
Broadband light treats sun spots and flushing in one pass, with minimal downtime. Medically supervised and calibrated to your skin after a consultation. Individual results vary.
What it is
Broadband light, not a single wavelength.
IPL emits a broad band of wavelengths, absorbed by pigment and by vessels, so it suits sun damage and redness together.
Two targets, one pass
The spectrum is absorbed by brown pigment and surface vessels, treating tone and redness together.
Minimal downtime
Most return to normal activity the same day; treated spots darken briefly, then flake and fade.
What it targets
Sun damage, redness, and the spots that age a face.
IPL suits the visible signs of sun exposure and surface vascular concerns, not deep texture or scarring.
Sun spots and brown patches
Freckling, age spots, and uneven brown tone on the face, neck, chest, and hands.
Redness and rosacea
Diffuse facial redness, flushing, and the fine surface vessels of rosacea.
Uneven, dull tone
Blotchiness and loss of clarity. The goal is a more even, brighter tone, not texture.
What IPL will not do
It will not resurface deep lines, fill volume, or remove hair.
The session
What a treatment day looks like.
Arrive with clean, product-free skin and no recent sun exposure.
Prepare and protect
Skin is cleansed, eyes shielded, settings confirmed. A patch test is standard before a first session.
The pulses
Each pulse is a brief warm snap; a full face takes twenty to thirty minutes.
Right after
Mild warmth and pinkness for a few hours. Brown spots darken, a normal stage that flakes away within days.
A series, not a single visit
Built over a planned series.
Results build over sessions spaced several weeks apart, with the number set at consultation. Maintenance helps hold the result, since new sun exposure can bring pigment back.
3 to 5
Typical sessions, set at consultation
3 to 4
Weeks between sessions, on average
SPF
Daily sun protection before and after
Before & after
Honest images, shown only when consented.
Real, unretouched patient photos will appear here after launch, with consent.
Consented, unretouched patient photos shown after launch
Consented, unretouched patient photos shown after launch
Safety & candidacy
Sun avoidance is part of the treatment.
Tanned or recently sun-exposed skin raises the risk of an uneven response. A consultation is required before any treatment to confirm you are a candidate.
Before and after
No tanning around treatment; daily broad-spectrum sunscreen is essential.
Assessed individually
We assess your Fitzpatrick type and may recommend an alternative.
Reviewed openly
Pregnancy, certain medications, recent tanning, and some conditions may rule IPL out.
Frequently asked, answered plainly
Is IPL a laser?
No. IPL uses filtered broadband light across a range of wavelengths; a laser emits one coherent wavelength. Both are performed here under medical supervision with FDA-cleared devices.
How much downtime is there?
For most people, minimal. Skin may look pink for a few hours, and treated brown spots darken before flaking off over several days.
Does it hurt?
Most describe each pulse as a brief, warm snap. Cooling and careful settings keep it tolerable.
How many sessions will I need?
IPL works best as a planned series, commonly several sessions a few weeks apart, with the number set at consultation.
Medical note. IPL photofacial is a medical procedure performed by or under the supervision of licensed medical professionals using FDA-cleared devices. A consultation is required before treatment to determine whether IPL is appropriate for you. Possible risks and side effects, including temporary redness, swelling, blistering, and pigment changes, are reviewed during your consultation. Results are not guaranteed and individual results vary.
The console
See whether IPL fits your skin.
Tell us about your concern and we will say honestly whether IPL is the right tool. Consultations are complimentary.