Medical Skincare / IPL Photofacial

IPL Photofacial

Safely and comfortably fade skin imperfections caused by the sun, and the uneven tone that comes from brown and red spots — rosacea, broken capillaries and hyperpigmentation.

IPL Photofacial
Technology
Bi-polar RF + light
Recommended
3 treatments
Spacing
Every 4–6 weeks
Downtime
Redness a few hours

Sun Damage & Age Spots

Sun Damage
Age Spots
Freckles

Sun Damage, Age Spots, Freckles

Hyperpigmentation

Uneven Tone
Brown Spots
Discoloration

Downtime — can result in several days of flaking and peeling. Uneven skin tone caused by brown spots is faded safely and comfortably. Because the energy targets pigment specifically, surrounding skin is left alone — which is why the result reads as evenness rather than a treated patch.

Uneven Tone, Brown Spots, Discoloration

Rosacea & Redness

Rosacea
Facial Flushing
Red Spots

Rosacea, Facial Flushing, Red Spots

Broken Capillaries

Broken Capillaries
Visible Vessels

Broken Capillaries, Visible Vessels
What To Expect

Redness First, Then Clarity

Treatment time varies with the area. The hours afterward look worse than the weeks — knowing the sequence is the whole point.
  • First hoursRedness & Swelling
    Some redness, pinkness and swelling, often looking like cat scratches. This usually subsides within a few hours.
  • Day 1–2Slight Sunburn Feel
    The area may feel like a mild sunburn and can itch for up to a couple of days. Cold aloe or cortisone cream soothes it — never ice.
  • Day 1–3Keep Circulation Down
    No exercise, sun heat, Jacuzzis or saunas for one to three days. Keep the area covered and out of direct sunlight.
  • Weeks 4–6Next Treatment
    Pigmented spots have lifted and vascular lesions faded. Three treatments spaced four to six weeks apart is the recommended series.

Avoid sun 4–6 weeks either side
Pre & Post
Care

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Pre treatment
  • Avoid the sun for four to six weeks before and after treatment. Do not come in with an active tan or sunburn.
  • Arrive with the area to be treated clean, and shaven if it's a hair-bearing area.
  • If treating the face, stop Retin-A, any retinols or tretinoins, bleaching creams (hydroquinone products) and any acids for 48 hours before and after treatment.
Post treatment
  • Keep the treated area well covered and avoid sitting in any sunlight.
  • Apply cold aloe or cortisone cream to soothe. Do not apply ice — it may encourage hyperpigmentation.
  • Refrain from anything that increases circulation to the area — exercise, sun heat, Jacuzzis, saunas — for one to three days.
  • Face treatment: skin should be ready for makeup 24 hours after. Avoid makeup on open or blistered areas until fully healed.
  • If a blister forms, don't let it scab — keep it moist with bacitracin, Aquaphor or Vaseline. Avoid neomycin products.
  • If you use a bleaching cream (hydroquinone), apply it only at night and use sun block during the day.
  • Always wear SPF 30 or higher with UVA/UVB protection when sun exposure is possible.
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FAQ

Before You Book

Do I need a consultation first?

Yes — consults are required before booking treatment. We confirm your skin is a good candidate, look at what you want faded, and time the series around your sun exposure.

How many treatments will I need?

Three treatments spaced four to six weeks apart are recommended for best results.

How long does it take?

Treatment time varies with the size of the area being treated.

What will I look like afterward?

Expect some redness, pinkness and swelling at first, often looking like cat scratches — it usually subsides within a few hours. For a day or two the area may feel like a mild sunburn and can itch. Over the following weeks, pigmented spots lift and vascular lesions fade.

When can I wear makeup?

For a face treatment, your skin should be ready for makeup 24 hours after. Avoid makeup on any open or blistered areas until they're fully healed.

Can I have it if I'm tanned?

No. Avoid the sun for four to six weeks before and after treatment, and don't come in with an active tan or sunburn.

What if a blister forms?

Don't let it scab — keep it moist with bacitracin, Aquaphor or Vaseline, and avoid neomycin products.

Can I work out afterward?

Not right away. Refrain from anything that increases circulation to the area — exercise, sun heat, Jacuzzis, saunas — for one to three days.

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7808 Rea Rd., Charlotte NC
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Saturday  9am – 5pm