IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) photo rejuvenation is a popular, non-surgical way to improve skin colour and texture. As we age, skin can thin while unwanted pigmentation and small vessels appear—especially on the face, chest, arms, and hands after years of sun exposure. At Skincare by Skin Spot in Chilliwack, British Columbia, we use the Candela Nordlys™ Ellipse IPL to target dark spots, freckles, diffuse redness, age spots, and small facial vessels for a clearer, fresher look.
Candela Nordlys™ Ellipse IPL with filtered light for precise targeting
Physician-overseen protocols and experienced clinicians
Even, natural-looking results with minimal downtime
Treatment mapping for face, neck, chest, arms, and hands
Option to combine with LightStim LED, Vivier peels, and microneedling for skin-quality gains
Intense Pulsed Light delivers short, safe bursts of filtered light that are absorbed by pigment (melanin) and red vessels (hemoglobin). The energy helps break up brown spots and reduce redness and small vessels, revealing a more even complexion over a series of sessions.
Onset: brown spots may darken then flake in 7–10 days; redness softens over 1–2 weeks
Typical series: 3–4 sessions spaced 3–4 weeks apart (area- and concern-dependent)
Session time: ~20–30 minutes for face; larger areas vary
Downtime: usually mild redness; makeup can often be worn the next day
Dark spots / sun spots (lentigines)
Uneven pigmentation & freckles
Diffuse redness and ruddy tone
Age spots on face, chest, arms, and hands
Small vessels / telangiectasia (select cases)
We’ll assess your skin type and goals to build a safe, effective plan for each zone.
Consultation & skin analysis — history, sun exposure, medications, and Fitzpatrick type
Treatment plan — areas, session count, timing, and any combination therapies
Ellipse IPL session — protective eyewear; brief light pulses with a “rubber-band snap” feel
Aftercare — cool compress as needed, SPF 30+ daily, gentle skincare, and pigment-spot flake guidance
Visit length: ~20–30 minutes (face)
Comfort: mild to moderate snap sensation; no anesthetic typically required
IPL is not suitable with recent tanning/self-tanner, photosensitizing medications, active infection, or during pregnancy. Certain darker skin types and melasma-prone skin require caution or alternative approaches. We’ll confirm candidacy and tailor settings to your skin.
Most describe quick, warm snaps—similar to a gentle rubber-band flick.
Brown spots often darken then flake in 7–10 days; overall tone and redness improve over 1–2 weeks and continue across your series.
Typically 3–4 treatments spaced 3–4 weeks apart, depending on pigmentation, redness, and area size.
IPL can reduce diffuse redness and visible vessels associated with rosacea. We’ll confirm suitability at your consult.
Expect mild redness and temporary darkening of spots. Makeup can usually be worn the next day; follow sun avoidance and SPF.
Yes—LightStim LED for recovery, Vivier peels for brightness, and microneedling for texture. We’ll sequence safely.
