Photofacial Tone Correction
IPL
Years of sun exposure leave their signature — sun spots on your cheeks, redness across your nose, broken capillaries that no concealer can hide. An IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) treatment delivers broadband light, a broad-spectrum light energy, that targets chromophores in the skin.
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How It Works
How IPL Works
See Beyond Beauty's StarLux (Icon) system delivers broadband light that targets chromophores in the skin — specifically melanin (brown pigment) and hemoglobin (red pigment). The light energy triggers vascular lesion coagulation, which means dilated blood vessels absorb the light and seal shut, reducing visible redness.
This coagulation process also extends to pigmented cells. The broadband light fragments melanin deposits, causing them to rise to the surface and flake away over 7 to 14 days.
IPL addresses both vascular concerns (redness, rosacea, broken capillaries, spider veins) and pigmented lesions (sun spots, age spots, freckles) in a single session. For patients in our active Westchester and Greenwich communities who accumulate sun damage from golf, tennis, and skiing, IPL is the go-to restoration treatment.
Treatment Areas
Face, chest (décolletage), hands
Your Treatment
What to Expect
See Beyond Beauty customizes every IPL session to your specific skin concerns and tone.
Skin Analysis
Your provider examines your skin for vascular and pigmented concerns, determining which areas need treatment and calibrating the IPL settings for your skin type.
Preparation
The skin is cleansed and a cooling gel is applied. Protective eye shields are placed. No numbing is typically needed — most patients find IPL comfortable.
Light Pulses
The IPL handpiece is pressed against the skin, delivering precise pulses of broad-spectrum light. You feel a warm snap with each pulse. A full-face treatment takes approximately 20 to 30 minutes.
Post-Treatment
Brown spots will darken temporarily — this is expected and indicates the pigment has been targeted. They crust and flake off over 7 to 14 days, revealing clearer skin beneath. Redness from vascular treatment fades within days.
Am I a Candidate?
Is This Right for You?
See Beyond Beauty recommends IPL for patients dealing with sun damage, redness, or uneven skin tone from years of outdoor activity.
Benefits
Why Choose IPL
Addresses both redness and pigmentation in a single treatment
- Reverses years of cumulative sun damage
Quick 20–30 minute sessions with minimal downtime
- Effective on face, chest, and hands — all sun-exposed areas
Visibly evens out skin tone for a clearer, more youthful complexion
- No needles, no incisions — completely non-invasive
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is IPL the same as laser treatment?
Not exactly. Lasers emit a single, focused wavelength, while IPL emits broadband light across a spectrum of wavelengths. This makes IPL versatile — it can target multiple chromophores (both melanin and hemoglobin) in one session. Lasers like PicoSure are more precise for specific targets.
Will IPL help my rosacea?
Yes. IPL is one of the most effective treatments for rosacea-related redness and visible blood vessels. The light energy constricts dilated vessels, reducing overall facial redness. Multiple sessions produce cumulative improvement.
Why do brown spots get darker before they get lighter?
Don't let the temporary darkening worry you — it means the treatment is working. The broadband light fragments melanin deposits, causing them to rise to the skin's surface. Over 7 to 14 days, the darkened pigment flakes off naturally, leaving clearer skin beneath.
Can I get IPL if I have a tan?
IPL should be avoided on tanned skin because the broadband light can target the melanin in your tan rather than the intended chromophores. See Beyond Beauty recommends avoiding sun exposure and self-tanners for 2 to 4 weeks before treatment. Plan your IPL sessions for fall or winter for best results.
How is IPL different from PicoSure for pigmentation?
Both treat pigmentation, but through different mechanisms. PicoSure uses ultra-short laser pulses for precise pigment shattering. IPL uses broad-spectrum light for general skin tone evening. PicoSure is better for stubborn, deep pigment. IPL is ideal for overall tone correction and simultaneous redness treatment.
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Transformation
Finally — a single treatment that reverses both sun spots and facial redness at once. Even if years of sunscreen and topical brighteners haven't faded your age spots, IPL's broadband light fragments melanin deposits that creams cannot reach. Without harsh chemical peels or weeks of visible downtime.