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IPL Photofacial 

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Seattle | Bellevue | Bellingham Photofacial at Kucumber Skin Lounge

The IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) Photofacial is one of today’s most exciting anti-aging services. Kucumber Skin Lounge specialists use this advanced, in-demand treatment to deliver immediate results, and the non-invasive process requires no downtime. Learn more about how the IPL photofacial works, and begin your personalized treatment with a consultation at any of our Seattle, Bellevue, or Bellingham med spas.

“I love the IPL Photofacials! I was scared of using a laser at 36 years of age but I am so excited that I did. I had red cheeks and a couple of sun spots. They are gone!!! I am hooked. My skin never looked so good and I get compliments daily. The Seattle team is amazing and I won’t go anywhere else!” —Misty

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Brighten & Refresh

What is the IPL Photofacial?

An IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) photofacial is a non-surgical, energy-based cosmetic treatment that uses high-intensity light to improve your skin’s appearance. The device emits polychromatic light, which targets pigment and red blood cells in the skin to cause controlled damage to the targeted cells. This process stimulates the body's natural healing response, leading to the production of new collagen and elastin fibers, resulting in improved tone and texture. With minimal downtime, the IPL photofacial reduces pigmentation issues, such as age spots and sun damage.

Rejuvenate aging and sun-damaged skin.

What are the benefits of the IPL Photofacial?

Photofacials address uneven skin tone on the face and body. This treatment restores your natural collagen and strengthens your elastin, leaving your skin feeling and looking younger. Photofacials can treat a variety of conditions. Face the world with more even-toned, youthful skin by erasing the appearance of damage and conditions like:

  • Broken capillaries
  • Sun and smoke damage
  • Mild acne scars
  • Dull complexion
  • Uneven pigmentation
  • Pigmented freckles and age spots
  • Red flushing skin
  • Liver spots
  • Fine lines and wrinkles
  • Enlarged pores
  • Veins
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Your IPL Photofacial Consultation

During your consultation, your skin specialist will assess your concerns and medical history to determine if the IPL photofacial is the best overall solution for your needs. As always, we will be delighted to answer any questions you may have about this treatment or other med spa services we offer.

Gentle Rejuvenation

Your IPL Photofacial Procedure

With advanced, non-invasive, IPL laser technology, your skilled Kucumber provider will gently deliver precise amounts of light energy through your skin’s surface. This stimulates your body’s own natural collagen production. As new collagen forms, it softens the appearance of aging skin. Levels of energy customized to your skin are used to achieve maximum improvement.

The light energy is absorbed by the targeted skin tissue and creates controlled damage that triggers natural healing. Fine lines and wrinkles decrease.

The redness of rosacea and aging can be dramatically reduced. Pore size will shrink.

The IPL Photofacial targets cells that contain excess pigment, causing the pigment to rise to the surface of the skin and slough off after a few days. Because excess pigment is deposited at various levels in the skin’s layers, up to 6 treatments are required to reach deeper layers and obtain optimal results. For vascular lesions, the Photofacial targets and collapses tiny redness-causing blood vessels, allowing your body to naturally absorb them.

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What to Expect After IPL

IPL Photofacial, Results, Recovery, and Aftercare

lPL Photofacial treatment leaves your skin with a more youthful appearance and improved skin texture without any downtime. After only one 30-minute IPL Photofacial, your skin will have a more even tone and a smoother look and feel. These improvements will increase with each additional treatment. Patients with rosacea will see a progressive decrease in redness through a series of Photofacials. For a short time after an IPL Photofacial, the treatment area may appear flushed, and targeted capillaries and brown spots may temporarily become more visible before disappearing. Depending on the area treated, most clients need a series of approximately five treatments.

Address a range of your skin concerns with one powerful — yet gentle — treatment technology. Kucumber’s IPL Photofacial services can bring more of your natural beauty to light.

IPL Photofacial Frequently Asked Questions

Following your series of sessions, IPL photofacial results typically last from six months up to a year. You can maintain your fresh-faced look with follow-up treatments as needed or by incorporating other skin rejuvenation treatments into your regimen.

The IPL photofacial is known for its easy effectiveness. While you may experience some mild discomfort and redness during and immediately after your treatment, these side effects are generally mild and subside quickly.