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— LASER & LIGHT —

A clearer, more even complexion

Intense pulsed light (IPL) to soften sun damage, brown spots, and redness, performed under physician supervision in the Chicago Loop.

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Performed by licensed medical providers under physician supervision

At a glance

  • Face
  • Face and neck
Visit length
About 45 minutes for the face or the hands, and about 60 minutes for face and neck or for neck and chest.
Suggested plan
Often 3 to 5 sessions, spaced 3 to 4 weeks apart.
Ongoing care
Periodic sessions, commonly once or twice a year.
Full treatment details

— Overview —

What It Is

IPL photofacial uses intense pulsed light to target the sun damage, brown spots, redness, and broken capillaries that make skin tone look uneven. It is a non-ablative treatment, meaning it works beneath the surface without removing skin, so most people have minimal downtime. Results build gradually over a series of sessions — many clients pair the series with laser hair reduction — and a consultation confirms whether IPL is right for your skin.

Broken capillaries are small blood vessels that become visible near the skin's surface, often on the cheeks and around the nose, sometimes appearing as fine red lines or a flushed look. The same pulses of light are absorbed by these visible vessels so they fade, helping even the complexion. This is a treatment for small facial vessels, not larger leg or body veins, which are addressed on our laser vein treatment page. Broken capillary treatment on the face is booked as IPL photofacial, face.

— The Experience —

How It Works

  1. 01

    The Treatment

    A handpiece delivers gentle pulses of light that are absorbed by pigment and redness in the skin.

  2. 02

    Session Length

    A session typically takes about 20 to 45 minutes, depending on the area treated.

  3. 03

    Comfort

    Most people describe a brief warm snapping sensation, with minimal downtime afterward.

  4. 04

    Your Plan

    Treatment is usually done as a series of sessions spaced a few weeks apart; your provider will outline a plan at your consultation.

— Candidacy —

Who It's For

Adults with sun damage, brown spots, redness, or uneven tone who want a non-invasive option with little downtime. IPL is well suited to fair-to-medium skin tones; a consultation will confirm whether it is appropriate for your skin, as it is not recommended for everyone.

— Aftercare & Results —

What to Expect After

Redness, swelling, and temporary darkening or flaking of treated pigment vary with the device and settings. Follow the written recovery and sun-protection plan. Call if symptoms exceed that plan or are not improving; ongoing irritation at two weeks requires review before another treatment. Seek same-day assessment for blistering, an apparent burn, severe or increasing pain, spreading redness, drainage, fever, or eye pain. Any sudden vision change requires emergency assessment; call 9-1-1. Leave crusts or blisters intact and avoid adding exfoliants or other treatments to irritated skin.

— Planning Your Visit —

Treatment Details

Treatment options

  • Face
  • Face and neck
  • Neck and chest
  • Hands
  • Face, 3 sessions$798
  • Face, 6 sessions$1,506
  • Face and neck, 3 sessions$1,014
  • Neck and chest, 3 sessions$933

Current service prices are available in online booking or at your complimentary consultation. Your plan is confirmed at the complimentary consultation, with no obligation to book.

Appointment Length
About 45 minutes for the face or the hands, and about 60 minutes for face and neck or for neck and chest.
Typical Course
Often 3 to 5 sessions, spaced 3 to 4 weeks apart.
Maintenance
Periodic sessions, commonly once or twice a year.

Your provider tailors the series to your skin at consultation.

No deposit, no fees

Your consultation is complimentary, with no obligation to book. We take no deposit to hold your appointment, and we charge nothing to cancel, to reschedule, or for a visit you miss.

— Frequently Asked —

Questions, Answered

What does IPL help with?

Sun damage, brown spots, freckles, redness, broken capillaries, and overall uneven tone. Your provider will confirm what is realistic for your skin at the consultation.

Is there downtime?

Minimal. Spots may darken and flake over a week or two, and brief redness or warmth usually settles within hours.

How many sessions will I need?

Most people benefit from a series of sessions spaced a few weeks apart. Your provider will recommend a plan.

Is IPL right for every skin tone?

No. IPL is well suited to fair-to-medium skin tones. If it is not appropriate for your skin, your provider can discuss other options at your consultation.

Does IPL treat broken capillaries?

Yes. The light is absorbed by the small, visible vessels that appear on the cheeks and around the nose, so they fade over a series of sessions. New vessels can appear over time, so maintenance is as needed.

Does this treat leg veins or spider veins?

No. IPL targets small, visible vessels on the face. Larger leg or body veins are treated differently, and are priced on our laser vein treatment page.

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Results vary between individuals.