What Is Discoloration Therapies / IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)?
Transform dull, uneven, or sun-damaged skin with our advanced IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) treatment, a non-invasive solution designed to address a variety of common skin concerns. By delivering broad-spectrum light beneath the surface of the skin, IPL works to break up dark spots, reduce inflammation, and stimulate collagen production, resulting in a smoother, clearer, and more youthful-looking complexion. This treatment is especially effective for addressing hyperpigmentation, sun spots, broken capillaries, acne-related discoloration, and uneven skin tone, helping to restore balance and vibrancy to the skin while enhancing its natural glow. The gentle yet powerful technology allows for a safe and precise approach that can be tailored to your individual skin type and needs.
For optimal results, most patients benefit from a series of 3–6 treatments spaced 3–4 weeks apart, allowing the skin to heal and respond fully to the therapy. Over time, this targeted approach improves texture, evens out tone, and diminishes redness and imperfections, leaving the skin brighter and more radiant. To maintain these long-lasting results, maintenance sessions every 6–12 months are recommended, ensuring that your skin continues to look fresh, youthful, and healthy. At The Modern Medical Spa, IPL treatment offers a safe, effective, and transformative way to achieve clear, glowing skin while boosting confidence and enhancing your natural beauty.
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Discoloration Therapies / IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)
Florence SC + Hartsville SC
Treatment Type
Medical Aesthetic Treatments
What Discoloration Therapies / IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) Treats
Discoloration therapies, including IPL (Intense Pulsed Light), target uneven skin tone caused by sun damage, age spots, and hyperpigmentation. They work by delivering light energy that breaks down excess pigment and stimulates natural skin healing. The treatment also helps reduce redness, including broken capillaries and rosacea, for a more balanced complexion. Over multiple sessions, it can improve overall skin clarity, leaving the skin brighter and more even in tone.
Discoloration Therapies / IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) Benefits
IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) therapy improves skin tone and texture by targeting pigmentation irregularities, sun damage, and age spots. It reduces redness and visible blood vessels, helping to calm rosacea and other vascular concerns. The treatment stimulates collagen production, which smooths fine lines and enhances overall skin firmness. Over multiple sessions, IPL can leave the skin brighter, more even, and rejuvenated.
Complementary Treatments
Downtime
IPL treatments usually involve minimal downtime, with most patients experiencing mild redness, warmth, or slight swelling in the treated areas for a few hours to a day. Some may notice temporary darkening of pigmented spots before they naturally fade over several days. Normal daily activities can typically be resumed immediately, though direct sun exposure should be avoided to protect the skin. Using gentle skincare and sunscreen during the healing period helps reduce irritation and supports optimal results.
Number of Treatments
IPL treatments are typically scheduled every 4-6 weeks for most skin concerns, such as pigmentation, redness, or sun damage.
Discoloration Therapies / IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) FAQs
