IPL (intense pulsed light) photofacials use broadband light to target pigment and redness, evening out skin tone with little to no downtime.
IPL is one of the most popular light-based treatments in the Sarasota-Bradenton area because it addresses the sun damage, brown spots and facial redness that are common in Florida. Devices such as the Lumenis M22 and Optimas deliver pulses of filtered light absorbed by pigment and blood vessels, which the body then clears over the following days. IPL is not a laser in the strict sense, and it is typically done as a series of treatments for best results. It works best on lighter skin tones; darker skin types require careful device selection and provider experience to reduce risk.
One full-face session for pigment and redness.
Recommended course for cumulative tone correction.
Larger area treatment for sun-exposed zones.
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