IPL - Intense Pulsed Light

Photo facial

Refresh and revitalize your skin with our Candela IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) Photofacial. This advanced light-based treatment targets sun damage, pigmentation, redness, facial veins and uneven tone to reveal a clearer, brighter complexion. Gentle yet effective, IPL stimulates your skin’s natural renewal process with minimal downtime - perfect for anyone looking to enhance radiance and restore balance to the face, neck, or décolletage. Customized to your skin’s needs, this treatment helps you achieve a more luminous, refined look that feels natural and refreshed.

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About IPL - Intense Pulsed Light Photo facial

WHAT IT IS

The Candela Nordlys Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) system is an advanced light-based treatment that restores a brighter, more even complexion by targeting unwanted pigment and redness beneath the skin's surface. Unlike traditional lasers that use a single wavelength, IPL delivers multiple wavelengths of light to address a variety of common skin concerns while stimulating collagen for healthier-looking skin.

HOW IT WORKS

The IPL device emits gentle pulses of light that are absorbed by excess pigment and visible blood vessels within the skin. This light energy safely breaks down sun damage, age spots, freckles, rosacea, and broken capillaries while encouraging your skin's natural renewal process. As your body clears the treated pigment and vessels over the following weeks, your complexion becomes clearer, brighter, and more even.

In addition to correcting discoloration, IPL also stimulates collagen production, helping improve overall skin tone and radiance over time.

WHAT TO EXPECT

A typical treatment takes 30–45 minutes depending on the area being treated. Most patients describe the sensation as a quick snap of a rubber band followed by a brief feeling of warmth. Immediately after treatment, you may experience mild redness similar to a light sunburn. Pigmented spots often become darker over the next several days before naturally flaking away, revealing clearer, healthier skin underneath.

Most patients return to normal activities the same day, making IPL an excellent "lunchtime" treatment with minimal downtime.

Best for: Sun damage, age spots, freckles, rosacea, facial redness, broken capillaries, uneven skin tone, and overall skin rejuvenation.

  • Face | $350

    Add on Neck and Chest | $200

FAQ’s

  • IPL is one of the most versatile skin rejuvenation treatments available. It is commonly used to treat:

    • Sun damage and age spots

    • Freckles and unwanted pigmentation

    • Rosacea and facial redness

    • Broken capillaries and visible blood vessels

    • Uneven skin tone

    • Poikiloderma (sun damage on the neck and chest)

    • Overall skin brightness and radiance

    It is an excellent treatment for restoring a more youthful, even complexion while supporting long-term skin health.

  • Many patients notice an improvement in skin brightness within one to two weeks. Pigmented spots will temporarily darken before naturally flaking away over 7–14 days. Redness and visible blood vessels often continue to improve over several weeks, with collagen stimulation providing additional skin rejuvenation in the months that follow.

  • Most patients find IPL very tolerable. The Candela Nordlys system features integrated cooling technology to enhance comfort throughout the procedure. You may feel a brief snapping sensation with each pulse of light, but treatments are generally quick and require little to no downtime.

  • IPL is best suited for lighter skin tones (Fitzpatrick Skin Types I–III and select Type IV patients) because the light energy targets pigment within the skin. During your consultation, we'll carefully assess your skin tone, recent sun exposure, and treatment goals to determine if IPL is the safest and most effective option for you. If IPL isn't the ideal choice, we'll recommend an alternative treatment tailored to your skin.

  • Following treatment, mild redness and warmth are common and typically resolve within a few hours. Pigmented lesions will often darken before naturally shedding over the next 7–14 days. Some patients experience mild swelling, particularly around the eyes, which usually resolves within 24–48 hours. Diligent sun protection after treatment is essential to protect your results and minimize the risk of unwanted pigmentation.

  • While many patients notice visible improvement after a single treatment, we typically recommend a series of 3 sessions, spaced approximately 4 weeks apart, for optimal correction of pigmentation and redness. Maintenance treatments once or twice a year help preserve your results and keep your skin looking bright, healthy, and refreshed.

Interested in an IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) treatment?

Contact us today or visit us at 251 Old Fitzhugh Rd. Dripping Springs, TX 78620 to schedule your consultation and take the first step towards revitalized skin.

Disclaimer: This information is for general educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Individual results may vary. All services must be performed by licensed medical professionals. Statements on this page have not been evaluated by any regulatory authority. Please consult your healthcare provider to determine if microneedling is appropriate for your needs.