Your provider will begin with a brief skin evaluation and discuss your goals. A cooling gel is applied to the treatment area to keep the skin comfortable. During the treatment, you’ll feel quick, warm flashes of light—typically very tolerable and fast.

Afterward, you may notice mild redness or darkening of sun spots; this is normal and fades as your skin clears over the next several days. You can resume most normal activities immediately.

To ensure the safest and most effective results, please follow these guidelines:

• Avoid tanning beds, self-tanner, and extended sun exposure for 2 weeks before treatment
• Discontinue retinol, acids, and exfoliating products 3–5 days before
• Arrive with clean skin—no makeup or SPF on the treatment area
• Inform your provider of any medications or recent skin treatments
• Stay well hydrated

These steps help minimize sensitivity and ensure you get the best outcome from your IPL series.

Most clients describe IPL as a quick, warm “snap” on the skin. It’s very tolerable, and treatments are fast. Any redness afterward typically fades within a few hours.

Most people see noticeable improvement after just one session, but optimal results usually come from a series of 3–5 treatments, spaced 4–5 weeks apart. Our team will customize a plan based on your skin concerns.

Downtime is minimal. Dark spots may temporarily darken before flaking off over 5–7 days, and redness can appear right after treatment. You can return to normal activities the same day—just avoid sun exposure and heat.

IPL is ideal for lighter skin tones with concerns related to pigmentation and redness. A consultation is required to determine if IPL is safe and effective for your specific skin type and goals.