IPL Photofacial

An IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) Photofacial is a light-based treatment that targets pigment and redness beneath the skin’s surface. By delivering gentle pulses of light, it helps fade sun damage, brown spots, and broken capillaries—revealing a clearer, brighter, more even complexion over time.

IPL effectively improves:

• Sun spots, age spots, and freckles
• Redness, rosacea, and broken capillaries
• Uneven skin tone and dullness
• Photoaging and overall skin discoloration
• Hands, neck, chest, and shoulders (in addition to the face)

Your Nexa provider will customize your treatment plan to your specific needs and skin type.

Yes. Because RF Microneedling doesn’t rely on heat absorption by pigment (unlike many lasers), it’s generally safe for most skin tones and types. Your Nexa provider will assess your skin during consultation to ensure the safest, most effective treatment plan.

IPL uses multiple wavelengths of light to gently heat targeted pigment (brown) and hemoglobin (red) in the skin. This process breaks them into smaller particles that the body naturally eliminates—resulting in a more even tone and smoother, younger-looking skin.

Yes. At Nexa Med Spa, our licensed professionals use advanced, medical-grade IPL technology calibrated to your skin’s tone and sensitivity. We perform a full skin analysis prior to treatment to ensure optimal safety and efficacy.

Most clients describe the sensation as a quick, warm snap—similar to a light rubber band. Treatments are well-tolerated, and cooling measures are used to enhance comfort throughout.

Downtime is minimal. You may experience mild redness or warmth for a few hours. Brown spots often darken (“coffee-ground” speckling) before naturally flaking off over 5–10 days, revealing clearer, brighter skin beneath. Makeup can typically be applied after 24 hours.

For the best results, most clients complete a series of 3–5 treatments spaced about 3–4 weeks apart. Once desired clarity is achieved, maintenance sessions once or twice a year help preserve long-term radiance.

You’ll begin to notice clearer, more radiant skin within 1–2 weeks after your first session. Results continue to improve as discoloration fades and collagen production increases with each treatment.

Yes. IPL pairs beautifully with:

• HydraFacial® for hydration and glow between sessions
• Chemical Peels for enhanced surface refinement
• RF Microneedling for skin tightening and texture improvement

Your Nexa provider will design a customized plan to layer treatments safely and effectively.

IPL is best suited for light to medium skin tones concerned with pigmentation or redness. For deeper complexions or specific pigment types, your provider may recommend alternative treatments such as chemical peels or RF microneedling to achieve similar results safely.

Before:

• Avoid sun exposure and self-tanner for 2 weeks
• Pause retinoids, acids, and exfoliants for 3–5 days
• Arrive with clean, makeup-free skin

After:

• Avoid heat, sweating, and exfoliation for 48 hours
• Wear SPF 30+ daily and limit sun exposure
• Do not pick or scrub any darkened spots—allow them to naturally flake away
• Your Nexa provider will give you a personalized post-care plan to protect and enhance your results.

At Nexa, every IPL treatment blends clinical precision with a spa-level experience. Our team customizes every pulse to your skin’s tone and needs, ensuring beautiful, natural-looking clarity in a calm, refined setting. Expect expert care, advanced technology, and radiant, confident results—always crafted with the Nexa touch.