IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)

When you visit Scottsdale Skin Boutique & Dermatology for IPL treatment, our laser certified technician will first examine your skin and discuss your skin goals to determine if the treatment is a good fit. Your skin will be cleansed and you will wear protective eyewear to shield your eyes from the bright light. Next, a generous layer of cooling gel will be applied to the area before treatment starts. Our expert technician will use the IPL handheld device to emit quick blasts of high-intensity light onto your skin. The length of each appointment will vary depending on the area being treated. Once the treatment is complete, all remaining gel will be removed, and the area will be wiped clean. Most patients report minimal to no discomfort during treatment.

There is very minimal downtime after an IPL treatment. Immediately following treatment, the skin may be red or blotchy and feel sunburned. This can last for a few hours. Brown spots and pigmentation may start to darken. By day two or three, the skin is feeling tight and dry and the dark spots are beginning to look like “coffee grounds”. Over the next several days, there will be a rough texture to the skin as the darkened pigment begins to slough. During days seven to ten, you will likely experience ongoing sloughing and fading of the dark spots. Ten days to two weeks after the IPL treatment, the skin should have returned to its normal texture.

The cost of your IPL treatment at Scottsdale Skin Boutique & Dermatology will vary depending upon your personalized treatment design. Our expert aesthetic team will work closely with you to create a plan that reflects your unique goals. For your convenience, Scottsdale Skin Boutique & Dermatology also offers financing options through CareCredit. We encourage you to schedule a consultation with our expert aesthetic providers at your earliest convenience to discuss how we can help you achieve the results you desire.