IPL Photofacial Indianapolis

IPL Photofacial

Pigment isn’t prepared for a treatment this powerful.

The IPL Photofacial removes hyperpigmentation, sun spots, and spider veins immediately and painlessly. Get maximum results with minimal downtime in Indianapolis, Indiana. 

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IPL Photofacial before and after

IPL Capillaries before and after

Most of our patients aren’t just getting IPL treatments: we combine this pigment-busting treatment with collagen-stimulating treatments like RF microneedling and chemical peels for total skin rejuvenation. 

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Banish brown spots — red ones, too.

IPL treatments are best for: brown spots (hyperpigmentation) and spider veins (vascular lesions)

IPL treatments can improve the appearance of:

  • Age spots, sun spots, freckles
  • Hyperpigmentation
  • Melasma
  • Port wine stains
  • Spider veins, broken blood vessels
  • Red marks from acne (erythema) 
  • Rosacea, redness

IPL downtime: 2-3 days

The key to IPL aftercare is applying sunscreen every few hours and avoiding sun exposure for at least three days. You may experience redness, swelling, and sensitivity for a day or two. 

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IPL Photofacial treatment Indianapolis
IPL Photofacial treatment Indianapolis

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Book your IPL photofacial treatment to blast away brown spots and red marks in Northwest Indianapolis or Greenwood, Indiana; now serving clients from Zionsville and Carmel. 

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IPL Treatment Pricing

  • Full face: $300
  • Chest: $350
  • Arms, Legs, or Back: $600
  • Partial face: $199
  • Face, Neck, and Chest: $450
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Frequently asked questions:

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is a treatment that uses light energy to remove hyperpigmentation, brown spots, and sun spots – clusters of melanin in the skin. IPL works by emitting short bursts of light that target those clusters of melanin. As the melanin absorbs the heat from the IPL, the clusters break down into smaller pieces, which the body can then metabolize and flush out naturally. 

During this process of flushing out the melanin, some of the melanin will rise to the surface of the skin, forming what looks like coffee grounds. These specks will flake off within a week or two, leaving behind even-toned, spot-free skin. 

It depends on what you’re treating and how severe it is, but most patients need 3-6 monthly treatments to eliminate hyperpigmentation, brown spots, or red marks. 

It depends on your lifestyle. 

It’s extremely important to avoid sun exposure for the first three days after your appointment. If you work inside, that’s no problem: just keep the shades drawn and reapply sunscreen every few hours. 

If you work outside, we recommend booking this treatment around work hours to avoid sun exposure. 

You may experience mild to moderate redness, swelling, and sensitivity for up to three days, but most of our patients feel comfortable going back to work the day after their appointment. 

You can download the post-op care for IPL Photofacials here.

Nope! You may feel a slight pinch, like being flicked with a small rubber band. Most of our patients find this to be only slightly uncomfortable. The good news is that any discomfort you might feel is over very quickly. 

Yes! IPL is a highly effective treatment for blasting away unwanted hyperpigmentation (sun spots, age spots, melasma) and redness (Rosacea, broken blood vessels, post–inflammatory erythema, red acne marks).

Results typically become noticeable within 7 to 10 days after your treatment.  Improvements continue over time as your skin renews itself, so you may see your complexion becoming brighter, clearer, and more even with each session.

For long-term maintenance, we often recommend seasonal or annual touch-ups depending on your lifestyle and skincare goals.

The results of your IPL treatment can last for years, as long as you are caring for your skin properly and using sufficient sun protection. 

An IPL photofacial treats existing sun damage, but it cannot prevent your skin from being damaged by future sun exposure. If you want to avoid new sun spots, it’s important to wear sunscreen and sun protection every day. 

Yes – IF you promise to hermit away for a couple of WEEKS. 

This treatment requires avoiding sun exposure for several weeks prior to your appointment. Also, your skin is extra sensitive to the sun for the first three days after your IPL Photofacial. Sun exposure (especially during the summer months, when the UV index is high) can potentially ruin the beautiful results you just paid for. 

If you know that you’ll be running errands, sitting in front of open windows, or otherwise exposing yourself to the sun, we recommend waiting until the fall or winter to book your IPL treatment.

No, Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is not a laser treatment. IPL uses a broad spectrum of light wavelengths, whereas a laser emits a single, focused wavelength. IPL is therefore less concentrated and more versatile than a laser, targeting multiple skin concerns at once. 

IPL Photofacial is considered to be superior to most lasers when it comes to treating vascular lesions like Rosacea, post-acne red marks, post-inflammatory erythema (PIE), spider veins, and broken blood vessels. IPL is also effective at treating hyperpigmentation with little to no downtime. 

Laser treatments are generally more focused on treating skin texture and hyperpigmentation, but often require some downtime. 

If you are interested in a laser treatment, we recommend checking out our fractional CO2 laser: it can do everything, from a lunchtime pick-me-up to full-on facial resurfacing.

Many of our patients ask if they can get IPL and Botox on the same day. We are happy to provide Botox immediately following your laser treatment. However, we always recommend spacing your filler injections and IPL treatments at least two weeks apart. 

At Ageless Aesthetics in Indianapolis, Indiana, we use the Syneron Elos Plus for our IPL Photofacial treatments. 

The Elos Plus pairs IPL with radiofrequency (RF) energy for precise targeting using less optical energy. This makes IPL Photofacials more effective, safer for darker skin tones, and shortens downtime. 

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