Ipl Photofacial

An IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) photofacial is a non-invasive skin treatment that uses light energy to target sun damage, pigmentation, redness, broken capillaries, and uneven skin tone. It helps restore a clearer, brighter, and more youthful complexion.

Both BBL® (BroadBand Light) and IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) photofacials use light energy to treat pigmentation, redness, sun damage, and uneven skin tone.

While IPL delivers a broad spectrum of light to target skin concerns, Sciton BBL® offers more precise, customizable wavelengths, allowing providers at Capizzi MD to tailor treatments to your unique skin type and goals. This means better results in fewer sessions, with improved comfort and safety.

In short: IPL is effective, but BBL® is more advanced — delivering clearer, brighter, and younger-looking skin with cutting-edge technology.

IPL is effective for reducing brown spots, freckles, rosacea, redness, broken capillaries, melasma, sun damage, and uneven skin tone. It can also improve overall skin clarity and radiance.

While many patients notice improvement after just one treatment, a series of 3–5 sessions spaced 3–4 weeks apart is typically recommended for optimal results. Maintenance treatments a few times per year can help keep skin clear and bright.

The treatment involves quick pulses of light energy delivered to the skin. Most patients describe the sensation as a mild “rubber band snap.” Sessions usually take 20–30 minutes, depending on the treatment area.

Downtime is minimal. Patients may experience mild redness for a few hours, and pigmented spots may temporarily darken before naturally flaking off within 7–10 days. Most people return to normal activities immediately.

Results can last several months or longer with proper sun protection and skincare. Many patients choose maintenance sessions to prolong their results and keep their complexion clear.

IPL works best on lighter to medium skin tones. Patients with darker skin may not be ideal candidates due to the risk of pigmentation changes. Patients with darker skin will benefit from either chemical peels or microneedling to achieve similar results. A consultation at Capizzi MD ensures the treatment is safe and customized for your skin type.