Cincinnati Intense Pulse Light (IPL) Treatments

By selecting the right wavelength we can target rosacea, redness, and blood vessels, as well as unwanted brown spots from sun damage. You may also notice an improvement in the texture and tone of your skin as the light stimulates slight collagen production.

Our trained nurses will take pictures and apply a topical numbing for 20 minutes prior to your procedure beginning. Once the treatment begins, it will take about 20 minutes.

IPL treatments are not painful and feel like a rubber band snap with every pulse of light that is delivered to your skin. This sensation goes away very quickly and most people describe this as a very tolerable and not painful treatment.

IPL is a safe treatment in the hands of an experienced professional. Because the light targets brown pigment in the skin, it is not appropriate for people of color, or if you have a tan since the light may target and remove the color of your skin. We recommend avoiding IPL at least 2 weeks before going into the sun and at least 2 weeks after having been in the sun.

Brown pigment will come up like black pepper flakes and fall off within 3-7 days. Your redness will fade over the next 2-4 weeks. You may resume activities immediately after the treatment, making this a true no-downtime procedure. We recommend 3-6 treatments spaced 1 month apart for the best results.

Your results will depend on your skin type and the sun damage you have developed under your skin. Over time, genetic redness and new pigment from sun exposure history may start to surface and will require maintenance treatments every 3-6 months.

If you have brown spots, signs of sun damage, uneven skin tone, redness or rosacea, IPL may be a good treatment for you. It is a great maintenance treatment for improving and maintaining overall tone and texture. It is not, however, the right choice if you are darker skinned or have a tan. It is best to discuss this with one of our trained providers.