IPL PhotoFacial
IPL PhotoFacial is a gentle, non-invasive treatment that uses controlled pulses of light to improve sun damage, brown spots, facial redness, visible capillaries, and uneven skin tone. Each treatment is customized to your skin type and concerns, helping reveal a clearer, brighter, and more even-looking complexion.
A consultation is required to confirm that IPL is suitable for your skin and treatment goals.
How IPL works
Controlled light energy targets unwanted pigment and visible redness while supporting skin renewal.
What IPL can improve
IPL PhotoFacial may be suitable for clients concerned with sun damage, benign brown spots, persistent facial redness, broken capillaries, uneven tone, and early signs of aging. Your skin type, recent sun exposure, medications, and medical history will be reviewed before treatment.
DermaLase IPL
Advanced technology selected for controlled, customizable skin treatments.
Controlled Energy
DermaLase delivers precise light energy through a controlled system, allowing the treatment settings to be adjusted for your skin type and specific concerns.
Multiple Skin Concerns
The system can target benign pigmentation, age spots, redness, visible vessels, uneven tone, and signs of sun damage in commonly treated areas.
Cooling Comfort
Integrated cooling helps keep the skin comfortable during treatment. Most clients describe the sensation as brief warmth or a light snapping feeling.
Certified Equipment
Green Leaf Medi Spa uses a Health Canada-approved and CSA-certified DermaLase IPL system for professional light-based treatments.
Common treatment areas
IPL can be customized for individual areas affected by pigmentation, redness, or sun damage.
Face
Helps improve facial redness, visible capillaries, sun spots, uneven tone, and dull-looking skin.
Neck
Targets visible sun damage, discoloration, and uneven tone while supporting a smoother appearance.
Chest
Helps reduce the appearance of sun spots, diffuse redness, and uneven pigmentation across the décolletage.
Hands
Improves visible age spots, sun-related pigmentation, and uneven tone on frequently exposed skin.
Before
After
Clearer, brighter, more even-looking skin
IPL PhotoFacial targets visible sun damage, benign brown pigment, facial redness, and broken capillaries. As treated pigment gradually fades and the skin renews, the complexion may appear clearer, smoother, brighter, and more even in tone.
Pre & Post Treatment Protocols
Following these guidelines helps support treatment safety, comfort, and optimal results.
Pre Laser Instructions
Arrive with clean skin and remove makeup, perfume, creams, oils, and sunscreen from the treatment area. Avoid tanning and excessive sun exposure before treatment. IPL is not performed during pregnancy. Inform your practitioner about all medications, supplements, medical conditions, recent procedures, and any history of light sensitivity before your appointment.
Post Laser Instructions
Avoid direct sunlight and excessive heat on the treated area. Apply broad-spectrum sunscreen daily to exposed areas such as the face, neck, chest, and hands. Do not pick or scrub darkened spots as they naturally fade. Use gentle skincare and follow all personalized aftercare instructions provided by your practitioner.
What to expect
Mild temporary changes are normal while the treated skin settles and renews.
Common questions
How many IPL treatments will I need?
The number of sessions depends on the concern being treated, its severity, the treatment area, and how your skin responds. A series of approximately three to six treatments may be recommended for optimal improvement.
Is IPL PhotoFacial painful?
Most clients tolerate the treatment well. The DermaLase cooling system helps improve comfort, while each pulse may feel like brief warmth or a light snapping sensation.
When will I see results?
Some improvement may become visible as treated pigmentation and redness fade over the following days and weeks. Results continue to develop gradually throughout a treatment series.
Can IPL treat every skin tone?
IPL is not suitable for every skin tone, condition, or type of pigmentation. A consultation and skin assessment are required so treatment settings and suitability can be determined safely.