IPL for Redness, Pigmentation & Sun Damage
Clearer, more even-looking skin with IPL treatment for visible redness, sun spots, pigmentation and uneven skin tone.
Redness, brown spots and uneven skin tone can become more noticeable over time, particularly following repeated sun exposure. You may notice individual sun spots or freckles, persistent facial redness, or a combination of different colors that makes your complexion look less even.
At One Point Six Aesthetics in Santa Cruz, we use Iris Dye-VL, an IPL technology within the Alma Harmony laser and light platform, to target unwanted red and brown pigmentation within the skin.
Rather than expecting you to know which technology you need, we start by assessing what is creating the visible color. Treatment can then be tailored to the pigmentation, redness or vascular changes we can see in your skin.
IPL for Redness, Pigmentation & Sun Damage
IPL for Redness, Pigmentation & Sun Damage
IPL for Clearer, More Even-Looking Skin
IPL can be used to address several common concerns involving unwanted red or brown color in the skin, including:
Sun spots
Brown spots
Freckles
Uneven pigmentation
Facial redness
Rosacea
Visible vascular lesions
Uneven skin tone
Some patients have one dominant concern, such as persistent redness across the cheeks. Others notice a combination of sun spots, freckles and uneven tone developing over time.
Your consultation allows us to identify what is causing the visible discoloration and determine whether IPL is the right approach for your skin.
How Does IPL Work?
IPL stands for Intense Pulsed Light. It uses controlled pulses of light to target specific colors within the skin.
For brown pigmentation, the light is absorbed by melanin, the pigment responsible for the unwanted color. When treating redness and vascular concerns, the light targets blood vessels contributing to the visible redness.
The treated pigment or vessels are then gradually processed by the body, allowing the unwanted color to become less noticeable over time.
At One Point Six Aesthetics, Iris Dye-VL allows us to tailor treatment according to what we see in your skin. You do not need to know which settings or type of light treatment you require before your appointment. That is determined as part of your assessment.
What Are the Benefits of IPL?
IPL can help to:
Reduce the appearance of sun spots and brown pigmentation
Improve visible facial redness
Reduce the appearance of freckles
Target appropriate vascular concerns
Create a clearer, more even-looking skin tone
Improve visible discoloration associated with sun exposure
Because IPL targets unwanted color rather than simply treating the surface of the skin, it can be particularly useful when pigmentation or redness is making the complexion appear uneven.
Before & After
FAQs
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IPL can treat both red and brown discoloration, including sun spots, facial redness and visible vessels. We assess what is causing the color first so treatment can be tailored to your skin.
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Yes, IPL can help reduce visible redness associated with rosacea and appropriate vascular concerns. We assess the type and pattern of redness first to determine whether IPL is suitable
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Yes. IPL targets melanin within sun spots, freckles and other appropriate brown pigmentation. Treated spots may temporarily darken before gradually flaking and fading.
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Most patients describe a brief snapping or warming sensation during treatment. Cooling helps keep the skin comfortable throughout the procedure.
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Downtime is usually minimal. Temporary redness and warmth can occur, while treated brown spots may darken and gradually flake over around 5 to 7 days. Most patients can return to normal activities straight away.
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This depends on your concern and how your skin responds. Some patients notice improvement after one treatment, while a course may be recommended for more widespread pigmentation or redness.
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Results develop gradually. Brown spots may darken before clearing, while redness typically fades as the treated vascular changes settle.
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No. Suitability depends on factors including your skin tone, type of pigmentation and recent sun exposure. We assess your skin first to determine whether IPL is a safe and appropriate option for you.
Book a Consultation
If sun spots, pigmentation, redness or uneven skin tone are making your complexion look less clear or even, the first step is identifying what is creating the discoloration.
At One Point Six Aesthetics in Santa Cruz, we will assess your skin, discuss the changes you would like to address, and determine whether IPL with Iris Dye-VL is an appropriate treatment for you.
