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Light that reveals your skin.
Lucent IPL uses precision broad-spectrum light to soften pigmentation, sun damage, age spots, rosacea, and uneven tone, while building collagen and elastin underneath. Every treatment is customized to you, with no downtime.
For optimal results, a series of 3 treatments spaced 1 month apart is recommended. Some individuals may require more.
A photofacial powered by targeted light
IPL, or intense pulsed light, uses broad-spectrum light to target specific chromophores in the skin, such as melanin (brown pigment) or hemoglobin (redness and vessels), delivering energy at different wavelengths to address a range of aesthetic and dermatologic needs.
Because the light is drawn to the pigment and vessels rather than the surrounding skin, IPL can treat several concerns in a single session while leaving everything around them untouched.
Gentle on everything around it
During treatment, pulses of light energy are delivered onto the skin and safely target imperfections. A light snapping sensation and warmth is felt with each pulse, and is typically very well tolerated.
The surrounding skin is not injured, which means there is no downtime. You can return to your day immediately after your appointment.
One device, a full spectrum of skin concerns
IPL targets specific pigments and vessels in the skin, addressing several concerns in a single session.
Pigmentation & Sun Damage
Age spots, freckles, and brown pigment lift, fade, and flake away.
Vascular Lesions
Redness, rosacea, and broken vessels around the cheeks and nose.
Acne
Calms active breakouts and the redness that comes with them.
Collagen & Elastin
Stimulates the skin to rebuild from within for lasting glow.
What to expect, day by day
Mild flush
A light red, flushed appearance that resolves within a few hours.
Pigment lifts
Treated pigment darkens, fades, and flakes off within 1 to 2 weeks.
No downtime
Minimal discomfort with no recovery time required after the procedure.
Visible glow
Your improved, more even complexion becomes visible post treatment.
For optimal results, a series of 3 treatments spaced 1 month apart is recommended. Some individuals may require more, and your provider will map out your series at your consultation.
Visible change, from our own treatment room
A look at what Lucent IPL can do for pigmentation, acne, and redness.
Individual results may vary.
If any of these sound like you, IPL likely fits
- Brown pigment such as age spots, sun spots, or unwanted freckles
- Visible vessels, commonly known as spider veins
- Redness across your cheeks or around your nose
- A complexion that has become dull or uneven
- Acne breakouts and related redness
- Early signs of aging such as fine lines or wrinkles
- A desire to brighten and even out your overall complexion
- A preference for treatments with little to no downtime
- A Fitzpatrick skin type 1 through 4
Answered yes to one or more? Our Lucent IPL treatments are a strong solution for your skin concerns.
Transparent protocols and package pricing
Photorejuvenation Package of 3
| Treatment | Recommended Protocol | 1 Treatment | Pkg 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full face | 3 treatments, 4 weeks apart | $300 | $800 |
| Face & neck | 3 treatments, 6 weeks apart | $400 | $1,100 |
| Face, neck & chest (hands free) | 3 treatments, 6 weeks apart | $550 | $1,500 |
| Chest | 3 treatments, 6 weeks apart | $300 | $800 |
| Hands | 3 treatments, 6 weeks apart | $300 | $800 |
| Individual pigmented lesions | 4 to 6 weeks apart | $75/ea | Priced per lesion |
Rosacea Package of 5
| Treatment | Recommended Protocol | 1 Treatment | Pkg 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosacea | 5 treatments, 3 to 4 weeks apart | $300 | $1,250 |
Acne Package of 8
| Treatment | Recommended Protocol | 1 Treatment | Pkg 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acne (full face) | 8 treatments, 1 week apart | $300 | $1,900 |
Individual pigmented lesion pricing is per lesion. Some skin concerns may need additional sessions for optimal results.
When to wait, for your safety
A consultation confirms candidacy. IPL is not recommended in the following cases.
Please tell us if you have
- Active cold sores: antiviral medication should be taken 1 week before and 1 week after treatment.
- Recent Accutane use: within 6 months of treatment.
We recommend waiting if you have
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding: we recommend waiting until after this period.
- A fresh tan or tanning cream: a tan must be 4 weeks old before treatment, and 14 days for tanning cream.
An honest note on melasma
Melasma is the exception to IPL’s pigment-clearing strengths. Because melasma is driven by heat and light sensitivity, energy-based treatments like IPL can actually make it worse, and we will not treat melasma with IPL at Renew. If your brown patches are melasma rather than sun damage, we will tell you at your consultation and point you toward the approaches that genuinely help. Learn more on our melasma page.
Lucent IPL FAQ
Most people describe each pulse as a light snapping sensation with some warmth, and it is typically very well tolerated. No numbing is needed for most areas, and any warmth or flush settles within a few hours of treatment.
It depends on the concern. Photorejuvenation typically takes a series of 3 treatments about a month apart, rosacea responds best to a series of 5, and acne protocols run 8 weekly sessions. Some skin needs additional sessions, and your consultation maps out your specific series.
That is the treatment working. IPL energy is absorbed by the pigment, which causes treated spots to darken over the first days, then fade and flake away within 1 to 2 weeks. The darkening phase is temporary and expected, and what follows is the clearer skin underneath.
IPL is appropriate for Fitzpatrick skin types 1 through 4. In deeper skin tones, the light cannot reliably distinguish the pigment in a sun spot from the pigment in the surrounding skin, which raises the risk of unwanted pigment changes. If IPL is not the safe choice for your skin, we will tell you plainly and recommend alternatives at your consultation.
No, and we want to be direct about this because it matters. Melasma is heat- and light-sensitive, and IPL can make it worse rather than better. If your pigment turns out to be melasma, we will not treat it with IPL, and we will walk you through what actually helps instead. You can read more on our melasma page.
Arrive with skin that has not seen recent sun: a tan needs to be at least 4 weeks old, and self-tanner at least 14 days out. If you get cold sores, start antiviral medication 1 week before treatment and continue 1 week after. And plan on daily sunscreen after your session to protect your result, which we will review with you at your visit.
With a free consultation. We assess your skin and your pigment, confirm IPL is the safe and effective choice for you, and build your treatment series around your concern and your schedule.
Rejuvenate your skin and reveal your glow
Results include visible improvement in skin tone and texture, an even complexion, and a youthful, healthy glow. For acne, breakouts dry up and lessen over the series. Visit our team at Renew MedSpa to regain and retain your radiance.
