Procedures

IPL (intense pulsed light)

from 178 reviews30 clinics
A flashlamp emits polychromatic light across roughly 400 to 1400 nm, filtered to target pigment, vessels or hair. It is not a laser because the output is neither monochromatic nor collimated; skin reactions typically last about 2 to 48 hours.
Non-surgicalNo anesthesia5 before/after photos
Rating
8.52/ 10
from 178 reviews
Satisfaction
78.1%
from 178 reviews
Downtime
0–3days
Full recovery 1–2 wks
Flight safe
0days after

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How long is the downtime for IPL (intense pulsed light)?

0–3 days. Full recovery 1–2 wks · Flight safe 0 days

Treated pigmented spots darken and slough over 7 to 10 days, darker skin types require longer wavelengths to limit epidermal injury, and IPL can reactivate herpes simplex.
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Clinics offering IPL (intense pulsed light)

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Last updated 2026-08-06