Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is a versatile skin treatment that utilizes broad-spectrum light to target specific skin concerns, including acne and acne scarring. It is a non-invasive treatment that offers multiple skin benefits with minimal downtime.
4-6 sessions.
Between 30-50 minutes, depending on the treatment area/s.
4-6.
Minimal to no downtime.
Sessions are spaced 2-4 weeks apart. 3-4 treatments are recommended. Every 2-4 weeks.
Touch-ups every 6–12 months.
Cleanse, gel application, light pulses, soothe, SPF.
Next day.
Not safe for all skin tones — best for Fitzpatrick I–IV, as deeper tones carry a higher risk of hyperpigmentation due to pigment-targeting light wavelengths.
Facial injections, threads, and toxins within 2 weeks before the treatment.
Presence of active wounds or skin infection.
Some medication.
Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Sunburnt skin or impaired skin barrier.
History of keloid scarring.
General Recommendations for the IPL Treatment.
Avoid sun and active ingredients for 1 week and 1 day, respectively.
No sun or exfoliants for 1 week. Hydrate and use SPF.
This combination is perfect for improving texture and giving your skin a more even and youthful look using intense pulsed light therapy.
Leaves your skin rejuvenated after an extraction and helps any acne scarring you may have.
This combo will leave your skin feeling cleansed, smooth, even, and rejuvenated.
For advanced resurfacing of sun spots, age spots and collagen stimulation.
At Acne Clinic NYC, we love IPL for delivering quick and effective results in treating sun damage and certain vascular skin concerns. It’s a fantastic complement to our other modalities, helping us achieve faster and more refined outcomes for our clients.
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy offers a precise, effective solution by targeting multiple skin concerns at their source. IPL helps to restore clear, radiant, and even-toned skin.
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