30 minute duration
Intense flashes of light that penetrate deep below the skin's surface to treat and reduce mild sun damage, brown spots, broken capillaries and irregular pigmentation on the face, neck and chest.
How it works...
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy can do wonders for your skin. Just like you, it’s a multi-tasker – it can fix anything from age spots to sun damage. It uses short blasts of high-intensity light to penetrate deep below the skin’s surface and breaks down pigment and targets hemoglobin and melanin-producing cells. The result is firmer skin that’s more even in tone and texture.
Why we love it…
First, it needs very little recovery and no surgery. Areas of discoloration are quickly removed without needing a total resurfacing. It’s almost magical to watch the spots surface and then flake away. The other amazing thing about it is it can address so many skin concerns and deliver a more even-toned, radiant complexion.
TREATABLE CONCERNS
You’ve got questions? We’ve got answers.
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You'll begin to see an improvement in skin within 1-2 weeks. However, the results continue to improve over time, and you'll likely see the best results about 1 month after your last treatment.
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IPL Facial initially requires 3-5 treatments, spaced 4 weeks apart. After that, we recommend you repeat the series once a year.
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Yes, you can. You'll experience some redness, but you're free to cover it up with makeup.
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Patients say it feels like a rubberband snapping against skin. Which is to say it can be a little uncomfortable, but it's relatively painless. Afterwards, it might feel like you have a mild sunburn.
What to Expect: IPL Photofacial at Carroll Cosmetic Club
Pre-Treatment
2 weeks before
Strictly avoid sun exposure and self-tanning
1 week before
No electrolysis, waxing, depilatory creams, or laser hair removal
3 days before
Stop retinoids (Retin-A, tretinoin, retinol), AHAs, BHAs, benzoyl peroxide, and all exfoliants
Disclose
History of cold sores / HSV
During Treatment
Expect
Laser or IPL light energy delivered to treatment area
Normal side effects
Redness, warmth, sunburn-like sensation — may increase over first 24 hrs
Immediately after
Cool water or cold compresses for comfort — no products yet
Post Treatment
First 24 hrs
No cleanser, moisturizer, or SPF. Cool water or cold compresses for comfort.
After 24 hrs
Gentle cleanser, gentle moisturizer, and SPF may resume
72 hrs — 1 week
No sun, hot water, sweating, or strenuous exercise. Avoid AHAs, retinols, vitamin A, and all exfoliants until fully healed (5–7 days).
