About Intense Pulsed Light Therapy
Discover a younger, brighter you with Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy at Spa Pavone in Spokane, WA. IPL treatments use broad-spectrum light energy to target and improve skin tone, texture, and surface imperfections caused by aging and sun exposure — all without surgery or significant downtime.
How IPL Works
During an IPL treatment, controlled pulses of light penetrate below the skin’s surface, targeting pigmented and damaged cells. The body’s natural healing process then replaces those cells with fresh, healthy tissue. Over a series of treatments, patients see a dramatic improvement in their skin’s clarity and evenness.
What IPL Treats
- Sun damage and age spots — fades brown spots, freckles, and sun-induced discoloration
- Rosacea and redness — reduces facial flushing and visible blood vessels
- Broken capillaries — targets and eliminates spider veins on the face
- Uneven skin tone — creates a more uniform, radiant complexion
- Fine lines — stimulates collagen to smooth early signs of aging
- Acne marks — helps fade post-inflammatory discoloration
What to Expect
An IPL session typically takes 20–30 minutes depending on the treatment area. Most patients describe the sensation as a mild snap, similar to a rubber band. There is minimal downtime — you may experience slight redness and darkening of pigmented spots, which naturally flake away over the following days.
For optimal results, we typically recommend a series of 3–5 treatments spaced 3–4 weeks apart. Many patients notice visible improvement after just one session, with cumulative benefits building over the treatment series.
All IPL treatments at Spa Pavone are performed in our physician-supervised environment by experienced providers. Schedule your IPL consultation to start your journey to clearer, more even-toned skin.
Pricing $100-$700
Frequently Asked Questions
How do IPL treatments work?
Our IPL Facial works by using intense pulsed light to target pigment and redness in your skin, leaving you with a clearer, younger, and more even complexion. The length of treatment is determined by the area of the body being treated. The majority of treatments, however, should take less than an hour.
Before the treatment, a cooling gel is indicated to keep the skin cold. Typically, no pain medication is required. Patients will feel a faint pinching or stinging sensation when the brief pulse is delivered during the Limelight IPL Facial.
Results can normally be seen after one to three treatments. Additional treatments, particularly for sun-damaged skin, may be advised.
Why undergo a limelight IPL treatment?
Brown spots, freckles, skin redness, and sun damage can all be treated with the Limelight IPL. The Limelight has a significant benefit over other IPL systems, since it can be precisely tailored to the specific problem at hand.
Limelight IPL is a strong technique for treating superficial hyperpigmentation, discoloration, evident “broken” or damaged capillaries, and skin redness. As a result, it can achieve extraordinary success in reducing or eradicating the effects of aging, sun exposure, and genetic disorders on skin tone and texture.
Am I a good candidate?
People with sun-damaged skin (as evidenced by age spots, liver spots, and light freckling), hyperpigmentation, enlarged pores, red and flushed faces, broken capillaries, and loose skin are the greatest candidates for a Limelight IPL Facial treatment. The Limelight IPL technology also stimulates collagen production, which results in smoother, healthier skin.
What happens after an IPL treatment?
Your brown spots may become darker right after the Limelight IPL treatment, and your skin may temporarily look more pinkish or reddish in color. It’s possible that the treated region will swell slightly. Swelling usually lasts a few hours, but it can last a day or more. To hide the redness, special makeup might be used.
Because of these temporary side effects, a very small amount of social downtime/recovery time may be needed after the treatments session.
What are the benefits of an IPL treatment?
Treats Age Spots
Time spent in the sun can cause your skin to produce areas of hyperpigmentation. Our IPL Facial treatment uses powerful broadband light to improve the appearance of dark spots and sunspots caused by sun damage, leaving you with a beautiful, more even skin tone.
Treats Broken Capillaries
Whether it’s from sun damage or genetics, our IPL Laser Treatment can address your biggest struggles like broken capillaries often found on the face, neck, and chest.
Treats Vascular Lesions (Spider Veins)
Our IPL Treatment provides a safe, noninvasive solution to vascular lesions (also known as spider veins). During your treatment, light energy is delivered to the targeted vein in a series of pulses. The light energy is absorbed by the blood vessels causing a thermocoagulation of the vessel, and a gradual absorption by the body.
How much does an IPL Facial cost?
The cost for IPL Facial will depend on several factors. The number of sessions will influence the final price, as will the severity of the cosmetic issues being addressed but most procedures are anywhere from $100 to $700.