How IPL Works
Light-Based Skin Rejuvenation
IPL Photofacial uses broad-spectrum light to treat discoloration, redness, and sun damage, while boosting collagen for clearer, even-toned skin. Best suited for Fitzpatrick Skin Types 1–4.
Targets Pigment & Imperfections
The light energy penetrates below the skin’s surface, breaking down dark spots, reducing redness, and minimizing visible veins for a smoother, more radiant complexion.
Improved Results Over Time
IPL Photofacial stimulates collagen production for firmer, smoother, and more youthful skin. Results improve over time, with optimal benefits seen after a series of treatments.
Benefits of IPL
Minimizes Age Spots
IPL reduces age spots and sun damage, leaving you with a clearer, more youthful-looking complexion.
Reduces Sun Damage
Effectively targets photodamage and pigmentation caused by years of sun exposure, restoring your skin’s natural glow.
Evens Skin Tone
IPL improves overall skin tone and texture, revealing a more refreshed and radiant look.
Stimulates Collagen Production
By increasing collagen levels, IPL helps restore a firmer, smoother, and more vibrant complexion.
Results You Can See and Feel
See real clients’ before & after photos, and the results they achieved with IPL Photofacial.
Preparing for IPL
Before Treatment
- Avoid tanning of any kind, including sun exposure, tanning beds, sprays, and creams, for 4 weeks before treatment.
- Discontinue medications that increase light sensitivity (consult your doctor before stopping).
- Follow a daily medical-grade skincare routine with active sunscreen use to protect your skin.
During Treatment
- IPL treatments typically take 30–60 minutes, depending on the treatment area(s).
- You may feel a slight warming sensation and mild discomfort, similar to a rubber band snap.
- The skin may appear slightly red after treatment, but this usually subsides within a few hours.
After Treatment
- Mild redness, similar to a sunburn, is common but typically fades within a few hours.
- Dark spots or freckles may temporarily darken before flaking off over 1–2 weeks.
- For 2 weeks post-procedure, avoid sun exposure, exfoliating, and scented lotions or soaps in the treated area. (If in between IPL sessions, avoid sun exposure 4 weeks prior to your next treatment.)
- Avoid vigorous exercise, sweating, or activities that cause skin flushing for 24 hours after treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
IPL uses targeted light energy to improve skin imperfections like sun damage, pigmentation, and redness, leaving your skin clearer and more even-toned.
IPL emits light that penetrates the skin, breaking down excess pigment and stimulating collagen production to improve tone, texture, and overall clarity.
IPL is commonly used on the face, neck, chest, shoulders, arms, and hands—areas most exposed to sun damage and pigmentation.
IPL helps reverse sun damage, fade pigmentation, and even out skin tone, giving you a brighter, more youthful complexion.
Most clients experience a mild warming sensation and slight discomfort, similar to a rubber band snap.
For best results, we recommend 3–5 treatments spaced 4 weeks apart. Your Ideal Image consultant will customize your treatment plan based on your goals.
Expect a more even skin tone, reduced pigmentation, and improved skin texture. Dark spots and redness will fade, with full results typically appearing 3–4 weeks after treatment.
IPL is most effective for Fitzpatrick Skin Types 1–4 (fairer skin tones that tend to burn when exposed to the sun) and those with sun damage, uneven skin tone, or pigmentation concerns.
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