Clear sun spots, redness and broken capillaries with intense pulsed light. A 15 to 30 minute session, minimal downtime, brighter skin after the first visit.
Sun & age spots Freckles Rosacea & redness Broken capillaries Acne & acne scars Fine lines Hyperpigmentation Port wine stains
IPL delivers gentle pulses of broad-spectrum light that are absorbed by pigment and blood vessels below the surface. The targets break up and fade while the surrounding skin is untouched, and the heat stimulates collagen.
Each pulse feels like a rubber band snap. Numbing cream and cooling gel are available. Afterwards, spots darken briefly, then flake away over about a week.
We use the Cartessa EVO and MOTUS AZ+ platforms, which let us adjust the wavelength and energy for your skin tone. A consult confirms IPL is the right tool; for deeper skin tones we often recommend the MOTUS instead.
How it works
4 weeks between sessions STEP 1 Prep No sun, tanning or self-tanner for 2 weeks. Pause retinol for a week. STEP 2 Treat Cooling gel, goggles, then a series of light pulses across the area. STEP 3 Heal Mild sunburn feeling for a day. Dark spots darken, then flake in 5 to 10 days. STEP 4 Protect SPF 30+ daily. Repeat every 4 weeks for your series.Session 15 to 30 min Series 3 to 5 Maintenance 1 to 2 a year Offices Ask which
Pricing is by area; ask for a quote at your consult. Results vary. A consultation confirms whether this treatment is right for you.
Questions we hear a lot
Still unsure? Call or text 412-952-7592 and a patient coordinator will walk you through it.