Yes, it can be slightly uncomfortable. The sensation during treatment is said to feel like a warm rubber band snap against the skin followed by residual heat in the treated area. A topical numbing cream is applied prior to treatment to help minimize pain.

Treatments depend on the skin type, type of lesion, and other individual factors. Generally, pigmentation and vascular lesions require 4-6 treatments about 3-5 weeks apart. After the courses of treatment are completed many conditions require maintenance treatments annually.

IPL or intense light is a minimally invasive procedure that uses light passed through various filters to selectively target skin irregularities.

The most common conditions treated with IPL are sunspots & damage, blemishes & freckles, and multiple vascular lesions such as telangiectasias, broken capillaries & rosacea.

Results from IPL are seen immediately!

After each treatment, you will have some swelling for a few hours followed by 1-2 days of redness.