IPL Photofacial
PRIMARY CARE
IPL Photofacial
Target visible sun damage, pigment, and redness with filtered light.
IPL photofacial uses filtered broad-spectrum light to target selected pigment and vascular concerns. Light is absorbed by targeted pigment or blood vessels, which the body gradually clears. Treatment is selected after an individualized consultation.
Loyalty pricing
$140–825
/session
Standard booking
$150–875
/session
TREATMENT TIME
30–60 minutes
DOWNTIME
Mild redness or pigment darkening
RESULTS BEGIN
Over several days to weeks
RESULTS LAST
Varies with sun exposure and maintenance
ADMINISTERED BY HIGHLY TRAINED MEDICAL PROVIDERS.
IPL Photofacial
PRIMARY CARE
IPL Photofacial
Target visible sun damage, pigment, and redness with filtered light.
IPL photofacial uses filtered broad-spectrum light to target selected pigment and vascular concerns. Light is absorbed by targeted pigment or blood vessels, which the body gradually clears. Treatment is selected after an individualized consultation.
Loyalty pricing
$140–825
/session
Standard booking
$150–875
/session
TREATMENT TIME
30–60 minutes
DOWNTIME
Mild redness or pigment darkening
RESULTS BEGIN
Over several days to weeks
RESULTS LAST
Varies with sun exposure and maintenance
ADMINISTERED BY HIGHLY TRAINED MEDICAL PROVIDERS.
TREATMENT OVERVIEW
Target visible pigment and redness with filtered light.
IPL photofacial uses filtered broad-spectrum light to target selected pigment and vascular concerns. It is commonly used for sun spots, freckles, diffuse redness, and small visible vessels on appropriate skin. Light is absorbed by targeted pigment or blood vessels, which the body gradually clears.
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Tone refinement
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Filtered light
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Skin-safe settings
SERVICE
IPL Photofacial
Even skin tone and fewer visible sun spots and redness.
TREATMENT TYPE
Filtered broad-spectrum light
Filtered light targets selected pigment and vascular chromophores so the body can gradually clear treated material.
APPROACH
Match settings to the target
Device settings, spot size, passes, and session spacing are selected from skin tone, target characteristics, treatment area, sun exposure, and response.
IPL Photofacial
PRICING
Simple, transparent pricing.
BEST VALUE
LOYALTY PROGRAM
$140
/session
LOYALTY PRICING
Get our best everyday pricing on eligible treatments with the A Fresh Face Loyalty Program.
STANDARD BOOKING
$150
/session
ONE-TIME PRICING
Straightforward treatment pricing with no membership required.
TYPICAL COST ESTIMATE
TYPICAL TREATMENT TOTAL
$140–$875
TYPICAL AMOUNT
1–3 sessions
Temporary specials are not included in these treatment prices.
What affects your total?
Final pricing depends on the individualized treatment plan and clinical suitability.
IPL Photofacial
PRICING
Simple, transparent pricing.
BEST VALUE
LOYALTY PROGRAM
$140
/session
LOYALTY PRICING
Get our best everyday pricing on eligible treatments with the A Fresh Face Loyalty Program.
STANDARD BOOKING
$150
/session
ONE-TIME PRICING
Straightforward treatment pricing with no membership required.
TYPICAL COST ESTIMATE
TYPICAL TREATMENT TOTAL
$140–$875
TYPICAL AMOUNT
1–3 sessions
Temporary specials are not included in these treatment prices.
What affects your total?
Final pricing depends on the individualized treatment plan and clinical suitability.
IPL Photofacial
PRICING
Simple, transparent pricing.
BEST VALUE
LOYALTY PROGRAM
$140
/session
LOYALTY PRICING
Get our best everyday pricing on eligible treatments with the A Fresh Face Loyalty Program.
STANDARD BOOKING
$150
/session
ONE-TIME PRICING
Straightforward treatment pricing with no membership required.
TYPICAL COST ESTIMATE
TYPICAL TREATMENT TOTAL
$140–$875
TYPICAL AMOUNT
1–3 sessions
Temporary specials are not included in these treatment prices.
What affects your total?
Final pricing depends on the individualized treatment plan and clinical suitability.
CURRENT OFFERS
Current offers, thoughtfully selected.
Explore limited-time savings available across our most requested treatments.
OUR CONCERNS
What does IPL Photofacial treat?
Browse common aesthetic concerns across the face, skin, and body—then discover care options tailored to your goals.
Facial Redness
Learn about persistent redness, flushing, sensitivity, and visible facial vessels.
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Hyperpigmentation & Dark Spots
Understand dark spots, post-acne marks, melasma, and uneven pigmentation.
Learn more
Spider Veins & Visible Vessels
Learn about small visible vessels on the face and legs and why they appear.
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Sun Damage
Recognize sun spots, mottled tone, roughness, and texture linked with UV exposure.
Learn more
REAL PATIENT RESULTS
Real IPL Photofacial patient results.
Explore before-and-after results from patients treated with IPL Photofacial at A Fresh Face.
REAL PATIENT RESULTS
Real IPL Photofacial patient results.
Explore before-and-after results from patients treated with IPL Photofacial at A Fresh Face.
REAL PATIENT RESULTS
Real IPL Photofacial patient results.
Explore before-and-after results from patients treated with IPL Photofacial at A Fresh Face.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Your IPL Photofacial visit, from door to mirror.
30–60 minutes
Your IPL Photofacial visit includes target assessment, eye and skin protection, calibrated device treatment, cooling, and sun guidance.
Skin + target assessment
10–15 min
Your provider evaluates skin tone, the target pigment or vessel, recent sun exposure, medications, and prior energy treatments.
Safety + eye protection
5–15 min
The area is cleansed and appropriate eye protection and cooling measures are prepared.
Test + settings selection
5–20 min
Device settings for IPL Photofacial are selected from the target, treatment area, skin response, and safety profile.
Device treatment
20–40 minutes
Controlled pulses or passes are delivered while heat and visible skin response are monitored.
Cooling + sun plan
5–10 min
Expected warmth or redness, gentle care, sun protection, and session timing are reviewed.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Your IPL Photofacial visit, from door to mirror.
30–60 minutes
Your IPL Photofacial visit includes target assessment, eye and skin protection, calibrated device treatment, cooling, and sun guidance.
Skin + target assessment
10–15 min
Your provider evaluates skin tone, the target pigment or vessel, recent sun exposure, medications, and prior energy treatments.
Safety + eye protection
5–15 min
The area is cleansed and appropriate eye protection and cooling measures are prepared.
Test + settings selection
5–20 min
Device settings for IPL Photofacial are selected from the target, treatment area, skin response, and safety profile.
Device treatment
20–40 minutes
Controlled pulses or passes are delivered while heat and visible skin response are monitored.
Cooling + sun plan
5–10 min
Expected warmth or redness, gentle care, sun protection, and session timing are reviewed.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Your IPL Photofacial visit, from door to mirror.
30–60 minutes
Your IPL Photofacial visit includes target assessment, eye and skin protection, calibrated device treatment, cooling, and sun guidance.
Skin + target assessment
10–15 min
Your provider evaluates skin tone, the target pigment or vessel, recent sun exposure, medications, and prior energy treatments.
Safety + eye protection
5–15 min
The area is cleansed and appropriate eye protection and cooling measures are prepared.
Test + settings selection
5–20 min
Device settings for IPL Photofacial are selected from the target, treatment area, skin response, and safety profile.
Device treatment
20–40 minutes
Controlled pulses or passes are delivered while heat and visible skin response are monitored.
Cooling + sun plan
5–10 min
Expected warmth or redness, gentle care, sun protection, and session timing are reviewed.
PREP + AFTERCARE
How to prepare for IPL Photofacial — and how to protect your results.
Prepare for IPL Photofacial by following the treatment-specific guidance below, then protect the area while it settles. Your provider’s instructions take priority.
Before Your Treatment
1–2 WKS
Review skin history
Share recent procedures, prescription skincare, allergies, cold-sore history, healing concerns, and changes in health.
1 WK
Protect from sun
Avoid tanning and sunburn in the treatment area; use broad-spectrum sunscreen consistently.
3–5 DAYS
Reduce irritation
Pause irritating exfoliants or retinoids only if your provider instructs you to do so.
PRE-VISIT
Keep the barrier calm
Avoid waxing, picking, or aggressive at-home treatments in the planned area.
DAY OF
Arrive with clean skin
Arrive without heavy makeup or occlusive products when possible and report any new rash, wound, or infection.
After Your Treatment
IMMEDIATE
Cool + protect
Warmth, redness, mild swelling, or temporary darkening of the target can occur after energy treatment.
0–24 HRS
Avoid heat + friction
Use gentle cleansing and avoid hot showers, vigorous exercise, rubbing, and irritating products as directed.
DAYS 1–3
Let treated material clear
Do not pick at darkened spots, crusting, or flaking; allow the skin to shed naturally.
RECOVERY
Use strict sun protection
Apply broad-spectrum sunscreen and avoid tanning or direct sun exposure.
PRE-NEXT
Report pigment or healing changes
Tell the practice about blistering, prolonged discoloration, scarring, or unexpected healing before retreatment.
WHAT’S NORMAL
Temporary warmth, redness, swelling, darkening of pigment, vessel color change, dryness, or light crusting may occur.
WHEN TO CALL US
Contact the practice for worsening pain, significant blistering, spreading redness, drainage, persistent swelling, unusual discoloration, or delayed healing.
URGENT SYMPTOMS
Seek urgent medical care for eye pain or vision change, severe burns, facial or throat swelling, breathing difficulty, or other rapidly worsening symptoms.
This guidance is general and does not replace instructions from your licensed medical provider. Recommendations vary by treatment, medical history, and individual response. If symptoms are severe or rapidly worsening, seek urgent medical care.
Clinically reviewed by qualified medical providers
Last reviewed: September 2026
PREP + AFTERCARE
How to prepare for IPL Photofacial — and how to protect your results.
Prepare for IPL Photofacial by following the treatment-specific guidance below, then protect the area while it settles. Your provider’s instructions take priority.
Before Your Treatment
1–2 WKS
Review skin history
Share recent procedures, prescription skincare, allergies, cold-sore history, healing concerns, and changes in health.
1 WK
Protect from sun
Avoid tanning and sunburn in the treatment area; use broad-spectrum sunscreen consistently.
3–5 DAYS
Reduce irritation
Pause irritating exfoliants or retinoids only if your provider instructs you to do so.
PRE-VISIT
Keep the barrier calm
Avoid waxing, picking, or aggressive at-home treatments in the planned area.
DAY OF
Arrive with clean skin
Arrive without heavy makeup or occlusive products when possible and report any new rash, wound, or infection.
After Your Treatment
IMMEDIATE
Cool + protect
Warmth, redness, mild swelling, or temporary darkening of the target can occur after energy treatment.
0–24 HRS
Avoid heat + friction
Use gentle cleansing and avoid hot showers, vigorous exercise, rubbing, and irritating products as directed.
DAYS 1–3
Let treated material clear
Do not pick at darkened spots, crusting, or flaking; allow the skin to shed naturally.
RECOVERY
Use strict sun protection
Apply broad-spectrum sunscreen and avoid tanning or direct sun exposure.
PRE-NEXT
Report pigment or healing changes
Tell the practice about blistering, prolonged discoloration, scarring, or unexpected healing before retreatment.
WHAT’S NORMAL
Temporary warmth, redness, swelling, darkening of pigment, vessel color change, dryness, or light crusting may occur.
WHEN TO CALL US
Contact the practice for worsening pain, significant blistering, spreading redness, drainage, persistent swelling, unusual discoloration, or delayed healing.
URGENT SYMPTOMS
Seek urgent medical care for eye pain or vision change, severe burns, facial or throat swelling, breathing difficulty, or other rapidly worsening symptoms.
This guidance is general and does not replace instructions from your licensed medical provider. Recommendations vary by treatment, medical history, and individual response. If symptoms are severe or rapidly worsening, seek urgent medical care.
Clinically reviewed by qualified medical providers
Last reviewed: September 2026
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
IPL Photofacial questions, answered.
What is IPL Photofacial?
IPL photofacial uses filtered broad-spectrum light to target selected pigment and vascular concerns.