Intense pulsed light (IPL) treats pigmentation and redness by targeting the color beneath your skin's surface — sun spots, broken capillaries, and blotchy tone — without significant downtime.
IPL delivers broad-spectrum light that's selectively absorbed by pigment (melanin) and blood vessels beneath your skin's surface, while leaving surrounding tissue largely undisturbed. That targeted absorption is what allows IPL to fade sun spots, reduce visible redness and broken capillaries, and even out blotchy skin tone over a series of treatments.
IPL works best on lighter skin tones with good contrast between the target (pigment or vessels) and surrounding skin — it's not appropriate for all skin types, which is why a real skin assessment comes before treatment, not after you've already booked a series.
We start with a real skin consultation to confirm IPL is appropriate for your skin type and goals — not every patient is a good candidate, and we'll say so honestly. Most patients see optimal results over a series of 3 to 5 treatments spaced several weeks apart.
See our full approach to sun damage, including how IPL fits into a broader treatment plan.
Learn About Sun DamageFor texture and tightening concerns alongside pigmentation, see our skin resurfacing treatments.
Explore Skin Resurfacing"IPL is genuinely excellent for the right patient and the right concern — pigment and redness respond well. It's not the right tool for every skin type or every concern, and I'd rather tell a patient that upfront than sell a series that won't give them the result they're picturing."
IPL pairs well with: sun damage, rosacea, skin resurfacing, chemical peels, and our full Med Spa menu.
What patients ask most before their first appointment.
Book an IPL consultation and we'll assess your skin honestly before recommending a treatment series.