While each patient is different, most patients can experience a mild sensation of warmth in the area after the treatment is completed. Some patients will experience mild swelling or bruising as well. We ask that patients stay away from exercising, hot showers, saunas, and the sun for 24 hours post-treatment.

We recommend a series of treatments depending on the area treated, the amount of redness and sun damage, as well as skin type. For best results, more than one treatment is always recommended. During your initial consultation, your medical aesthetician will customize your treatment plan to meet your needs.

With each treatment, you can expect to see a gradual decrease in redness and broken capillaries. If you have visible sun damage, you should notice a gradual improvement in skin texture as well as a decrease in fine wrinkles and sunspots.

A gel is applied to the area that will be treated and patients are given protective eyewear. During treatment the IPL device is applied to the skin, delivering pulses of light. Treatments typically take approximately 30 minutes, depending on the area(s) treated, after which time patients can return to most of their normal daily activities.

The Intense Pulse Light (IPL) Photofacial procedure is designed to transform the appearance of red, pigmented skin to help you achieve the beautiful, radiant complexion you’ve been longing to have. If you are tired of living with sun-damaged skin, rosacea, or hyperpigmentation and are looking for a safe and effective treatment, the IPL Photofacial treatment may be exactly what you need.

Not to be confused with laser treatments, the Photofacial reduces many of the effects of aging and increases the production of collagen using pulses of light.