What is IPL?
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IPL, or Intense Pulsed Light, is a popular treatment for reducing pigmentation concerns, redness, and evening-out skin tone. Known as photofacial or photorejuvenation, IPL uses a broad spectrum of light wavelengths to target and correct surface-level pigmentation, improving red and brown spots.
What Can IPL Treat?
IPL is effective for addressing the following:
How IPL Works
IPL is best suited for lighter skin tones, where there’s a clear contrast between pigmentation issues and the surrounding skin. This contrast allows IPL technology to focus on and correct dark spots and other pigmentation irregularities effectively.
Who is an Ideal Candidate for IPL?
IPL works best if you:
What to Expect During Your IPL Session
An IPL session typically lasts 45-60 minutes. Most people need 1-3 sessions, spaced about a month apart, to see optimal results. There’s no downtime, and you can go about your day immediately after. Some mild redness and swelling may occur right after treatment, but these effects usually fade within a few hours. Makeup can be applied immediately after your session.
As your skin begins to heal, it’s important to avoid picking at any flaking areas and to protect your skin from the sun. Over the next week, you’ll start to notice a more even, flawless skin tone as pigmentation issues gradually fade.