IPL Photofacial
Years of sun and normal aging leave behind redness, tiny visible vessels and brown spots. An IPL photofacial uses gentle bursts of light that may help even out tone and give a fresher-looking complexion.
Light that evens out your tone
Intense pulsed light, or IPL, delivers broad-spectrum light into the skin. Pigment and red vessels absorb that energy, which may help break up dark spots and reduce the look of small visible capillaries over time.
Because the treatment works on both brown and red concerns, it is often chosen for the face, neck, chest and hands, areas where sun damage tends to show first.
After a series, some patients notice fewer freckles, less redness or brighter-looking skin, though results vary. Treatments are quick enough for a lunch break and require no needles.
At a glance
- Visit
- About 30 minutes
- Series
- Often 3–5 sessions, 3–4 weeks apart
- Downtime
- Minimal; spots may darken then flake
- Areas
- Face, neck, chest and hands
Who it helps
Patients with:
- Facial redness
- Broken capillaries
- Sun spots
- Freckles
- Redness, including some rosacea-related flushing
- Uneven tone on the chest or hands
What to expect
- 1Skin review. We confirm your concerns, check recent sun exposure and note any medications that increase sensitivity.
- 2Light pulses. A cooling gel is applied and short flashes of light are delivered. Each pulse feels like a quick, warm snap.
- 3Afterward. You may look flushed for a few hours. Treated spots can darken and then flake off over several days.
Matched to your skin
IPL works best when the settings suit your complexion. Dr. Viglione and her nurse practitioners, Amy Schram, APRN and Brandy Nicholson, APRN, tailor every plan and avoid treating tanned skin.
IPL questions
How many IPL treatments are needed?
Most patients do a series of several sessions a few weeks apart. Maintenance is often yearly.
Is IPL painful?
Most patients describe a mild stinging, like a rubber band snap. Cooling helps keep it comfortable.
Who should not have IPL?
Recent tanning, certain medications and some skin conditions can make treatment unsafe. IPL is also not ideal for very dark skin tones.
What is the difference between IPL and a laser?
IPL uses a broad range of light wavelengths, while lasers focus a single wavelength. We help you decide which suits your concern.
Visit us in Gulf Breeze
103 Nightingale Ln, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561 · Get directions
Text or leave a voicemail at (850) 934-8138. Serving Gulf Breeze, Pensacola, Pensacola Beach and Navarre.
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Individual results vary. This page is for information only and is not medical advice. IPL is not suitable for everyone, and sun avoidance is important before and after.