IPL Photofacial treatment for sunspots and redness in Los Angeles

IPL Photofacial in Torrance & Redondo Beach

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Overview

IPL Photofacial Treatments

South Bay IPL for Sun Damage, Redness, and Pigment

IPL Photofacial uses intense pulsed light to target discoloration, redness, and early texture change while supporting collagen renewal. Pigment and vascular spots absorb the light, then fade as the body clears them. Treatments are quick with little interruption to your day.

At Skin Works Medical Spa in Torrance, we tailor IPL to address sun damage, age spots, broken capillaries, rosacea patterns, and select acne related marks. Plans are personalized to your skin type and goals for clear, even tone.

About the treatment

What Is an IPL Photofacial

How It Works

Precise pulses of light pass into the skin and are absorbed by brown and red targets. These spots heat, then fade as the body clears them. The gentle thermal effect can also support collagen for smoother texture.

Comfort & Downtime

  • ◽️ Feels like quick snaps with warmth
  • ◽️ Brown spots can look darker for 3-7 days as they flake
  • ◽️ Pinkness can settle within hours for most

Common Treatment Areas

  • ◽️ Face, neck, and chest
  • ◽️ Shoulders, arms, and hands
  • ◽️ Back and upper body patches
  • ◽️ Discrete sun spots and vessels

Who It’s Best For

  • ◽️ Sun damage, age spots, and freckles
  • ◽️ Redness, broken capillaries, rosacea patterns
  • ◽️ Post acne marks and uneven tone
  • ◽️ Most skin types with customized settings

Comparison

IPL vs. Laser Genesis

CategoryIPL PhotofacialLaser Genesis
Primary actionTargets brown and red discolorationDermal warming for redness and texture
Best forSun spots, freckles, vessels, rosaceaDiffuse redness, pore look, fine lines
Typical downtimeDarkening and flaking 3-7 daysNone for most
Series cadence3-5 sessions, 4-6 weeks apart3-6 sessions, 4-8 weeks apart

Options

Your IPL Plan

Single Session

Helpful for a few discrete spots or a seasonal tune up.

Series Plan

Most complete 3-5 sessions spaced 4-6 weeks apart to clear diffuse pigment and redness.

Personalized Plan

We adjust filters, energy, and passes to your tone and targets. Many pair IPL with gentle peels or Laser Genesis on a staggered schedule.

Benefits

Why Choose IPL

  • ◽️ Broad correction: treats brown and red concerns in a single visit.
  • ◽️ Even, brighter tone: helps fade sun spots, freckles, and vessels.
  • ◽️ Texture support: collagen stimulation can smooth fine lines.
  • ◽️ Little interruption: most resume routine the same day.

Pricing

IPL Photofacial Pricing

Regular pricing varies by area and plan. The table below outlines common options.

TreatmentFromNotes
Face$350Typical series 3-5 visits
Neck$300Often paired with face
Chest$400Targets sun damage
Face + Neck$600Bundle value
Hands or Spot Areas$200Focused correction

IPL Specials

  • 🔘 Price Match Policy: we will consider matching most credible clinics within 10 miles
  • 🔘 Package Savings: save 10 to 20 percent with multi session plans
  • 🔘 INSIDER Specials: text INSIDER to (844) 759-6757
  • 🔘 Flexible Payments: Klarna • Affirm • CareCredit

Service Area

IPL Near You

Skin Works Medical Spa welcomes you at 2573 Pacific Coast Highway in Rolling Hills Plaza, Torrance. Quick freeway access and free parking make visits simple. Most South Bay neighborhoods are a short drive: 5 to 10 minutes from Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, and Hermosa Beach; 10 to 15 minutes from Palos Verdes, Lomita, and Gardena; and 15 to 20 minutes from San Pedro and Carson. Whole Foods, Starbucks, Nike, and Trader Joe’s are steps away.

 

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Reviews

What Our Patients Say

…sun spots lifted after my second IPL and my makeup shade looks more even.

Erica S., Redondo Beach

…redness around my nose is calmer and old freckles faded without downtime.

Daniel K., Torrance

…hands look clearer after two treatments and spots kept flaking off over a week.

Marina P., Palos Verdes

FAQ

IPL Photofacial FAQ

Is treatment painful

Most feel brief snaps and warmth. Cooling and gel keep sessions comfortable.

What is recovery like

Brown spots can look darker for 3-7 days before flaking. Redness can settle within hours. SPF is essential.

How many sessions

A series of 3-5 spaced 4-6 weeks apart is common. Maintenance can be seasonal.

When will I see results

Clarity can improve in 1-2 weeks after each session. Tone and texture gains build across the series.

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TREATMENT OPTIONS & PRICING IN SOUTH BAY

CONSULTATION

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Enjoy a free, no obligation consultation designed around your needs. We’ll address your concerns, assess your goals, and provide clear details on costs, results, recovery, aftercare, and financing options. Expect transparency and all the information you need to make an informed choice.

IPL Facial

$350$315 SEPTEMBER SPECIAL


Price Match & Flexible Payment Eligible


An IPL facial helps improve clarity by targeting sun damage, pigmentation, redness, and uneven tone. Our expert providers use broad-spectrum light to break down discoloration and stimulate collagen for brighter, more balanced skin. Every appointment includes a consultation and optional numbing for comfort. Results develop gradually as the skin renews and can improve with a series of treatments.

IPL For Neck

$250$225 SEPTEMBER SPECIAL


Price Match & Flexible Payment Eligible


An IPL treatment for the neck targets sun damage, redness, and pigmentation while improving overall tone and texture. Our expert providers use broad-spectrum light to stimulate collagen and restore clarity, helping the neck look smoother and more youthful. Every appointment includes a consultation and optional numbing for comfort. Results develop gradually and can improve further with a series of treatments.

IPL For Décolleté

$300$270 SEPTEMBER SPECIAL


Price Match & Flexible Payment Eligible


An IPL treatment for the décolleté reduces sun damage, pigmentation, redness, and uneven tone to restore a brighter, more even chest. Our expert providers use broad-spectrum light to break down discoloration and stimulate collagen for smoother texture and improved clarity. Every appointment includes a consultation and optional numbing for comfort. Results develop gradually and can improve further with a series of treatments.

IPL For Chest

$400$360 SEPTEMBER SPECIAL


Price Match & Flexible Payment Eligible


An IPL treatment for the chest targets sun damage, pigmentation, and redness while improving tone and texture. Our expert providers use broad-spectrum light to break down discoloration and stimulate collagen, leaving the skin clearer, smoother, and more youthful. Every appointment includes a consultation and optional numbing for comfort. Results develop gradually and can improve further with a series of treatments.

IPL Face + Neck

$550$495 SEPTEMBER SPECIAL


Price Match & Flexible Payment Eligible


An IPL treatment for the face and neck improves clarity and tone across both areas by targeting sun damage, pigmentation, redness, and uneven texture. Our expert providers use broad-spectrum light to break down discoloration and stimulate collagen for brighter, smoother skin. Every appointment includes a consultation and optional numbing for comfort. Results develop gradually and can improve further with a series of treatments.

IPL Face + Neck + Décolleté

$750$675 SEPTEMBER SPECIAL


Price Match & Flexible Payment Eligible


An IPL treatment for the face, neck, and décolleté restores clarity and balance across all three areas. Intense Pulsed Light breaks up pigmentation, reduces redness, and stimulates collagen to improve tone and texture. There is little to no downtime, making it a convenient option for overall rejuvenation. Every appointment includes a consultation and optional numbing for comfort. Results develop gradually and can improve further with a series of treatments.

IPL Face + Neck + Chest

$850$765 SEPTEMBER SPECIAL


Price Match & Flexible Payment Eligible


An IPL treatment for the face, neck, and chest targets sun damage, pigmentation, redness, and uneven tone across all three areas. Intense Pulsed Light breaks up discoloration and stimulates collagen to restore clarity, smoothness, and balance. With little to no downtime, this treatment offers a convenient option for comprehensive rejuvenation. Every appointment includes a consultation and optional numbing for comfort. Results develop gradually and can improve further with a series of treatments.

IPL Hands

$200$180 SEPTEMBER SPECIAL


Price Match & Flexible Payment Eligible


An IPL treatment for the hands targets sun spots, pigmentation, and redness while improving overall tone and texture. Intense Pulsed Light breaks up discoloration and stimulates collagen, helping the hands look clearer, smoother, and more youthful. Every appointment includes a consultation and optional numbing for comfort. Results develop gradually and can improve further with a series of treatments.

IPL Lower Arms

$250$225 SEPTEMBER SPECIAL


Price Match & Flexible Payment Eligible


An IPL treatment for the lower arms reduces sun damage, pigmentation, and redness while improving skin clarity and texture. Intense Pulsed Light breaks up discoloration and stimulates collagen, helping the arms look smoother, clearer, and more youthful. Every appointment includes a consultation and optional numbing for comfort. Results develop gradually and can improve further with a series of treatments.

IPL Full Arms

$400$360 SEPTEMBER SPECIAL


Price Match & Flexible Payment Eligible


An IPL treatment for the full arms reduces sun damage, pigmentation, and redness while improving overall tone and texture across both upper and lower arms. Our expert providers use broad-spectrum light to break up discoloration and stimulate collagen for clearer, smoother-looking skin. Every appointment includes a consultation and optional numbing for comfort. Results develop gradually and can improve further with a series of treatments.

IPL Spot Treatment

$150$135 SEPTEMBER SPECIAL


Price Match & Flexible Payment Eligible


An IPL spot treatment precisely targets small areas of pigmentation, redness, or sun damage for focused skin correction. Intense Pulsed Light breaks up discoloration and stimulates collagen, helping restore a clearer, more even tone. Every appointment includes a consultation and optional numbing for comfort. Results develop gradually and can improve further with a series of treatments.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is an IPL Facial?

IPL stands for intense pulsed light and is used to break up areas of pigmentation. Some examples include freckles, sun spots, liver spots, and broken capillaries.

How does an IPL Facial work?

The bright light creates energy that is used to cauterize or close red vessels and break up pigmentation, reducing the appearance and color of red and brown spots.

Who can be treated with an IPL Facial?

If you are looking to decrease the visibility of freckles, broken capillaries, liver spots, hyperpigmentation, rosacea, or other areas of hyperpigmentation, then this is for you! Both men and women enjoy clearer looking skin after treatment!

What areas can be treated with IPL Facial?

The face, neck, chest, and arms usually have the best results; however, most areas of the body can be treated.

Is getting an IPL treatments safe?

For individuals with skin that is Fitzpatrick type 1-4, treatment is extremely safe and should have minimal side effects and recovery time; however, individuals with Fitzpatrick skin types 5 or 6 are not candidates for treatment. One of our skilled medical professionals will determine your skin type and let you know if you are a candidate for an IPL treatment.

Who is not a candidate for an IPL Facial?

Individuals who are very tan or that have darker skin tones should not get an IPL Photofacial because the treatment targets pigment in the skin. You cannot receive a treatment if you have an active herpes breakout or have used Accutane within the last 6 months. Those with a history of seizures are warned about the bright light that occurs at the beginning of treatment and, depending on the seizure history, possibly advised against treatment. Women that are pregnant or nursing are advised to postpone treatment, as is common with most elective procedures.

What skin tones are best for an IPL treatment?

Fair to medium skin tones tend to have the best results!

How should I prepare for my IPL treatment?

For 3 days prior to your treatment, do not use Retinols. For 2 weeks prior to treatment, avoid prolonged sun exposure. You may be turned away if you have a recent tan, as these pigments could be targeted by the treatment.

How many treatments will I need?

The number of treatments depends on the level of pigmentation in the treated area. Some individuals are happy with the results after one session, but 3 sessions are usually recommended to get clearer and brighter skin.

How long does the treatment take?

Treatment typically takes between 15 and 30 minutes; however, the amount of time may vary depending upon the area or areas being treated. The arms can take as little as 15 minutes while areas on the face may take 20 to 30 minutes

Does the treatment hurt?

The majority of our patients can get the treatment without any numbing cream at all because the sensation is very mild and produces little to no discomfort. If you are very sensitive to pain, talk to one of our medical professionals to see what options are available.

How do I care for my skin after a treatment?

The most important thing to remember is to moisturize and protect yourself from the sun! Avoid peeling, scratching, or using dermabrasion on the treated areas. Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun and, if you must be out in the sun, wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30! Do not engage in watersports or get into a hot tub, a swimming pool, or the ocean for 1 to 2 weeks after your procedure.

What results can I expect from IPL Facial?

You will have a clearer complexion with a more even skin tone after the pigmentation lightens!

How soon can I expect to see results?

Results are usually apparent in 1 to 2 weeks; however, some areas may take more time to become apparent.

Are results permanent?

Results are permanent; however, pigmentation can return for a variety of reasons, including sun exposure. Multiple treatment sessions may be recommended for certain clients.

Will my results look natural?

You will have a clearer complexion with a more even skin tone after the pigmentation lightens!

When can I get another IPL facial?

You need to wait at least 2 to 4 weeks before getting another treatment.

Do I need time to recover after IPL Facial?

No! You may notice the treatment area become slightly darker following treatment, which is why we recommend that treatment occur 2 to 4 weeks prior to any important event that you attend.

What are the possible side effects of IPL Facial?

There are typically little to no side effects. Some redness is common after the treatment. Immediately after the procedure or in 1 to 2 days, the areas of pigmentation may darken and look flaky before becoming lighter. You can cover these areas with makeup or tinted sunscreen.

Can I get an IPL Photofacial before a special event?

For optimal results and to allow for adequate healing time, schedule your treatment for 2 to 4 weeks prior to the event.

Can I travel after an treatment?

You can travel immediately after treatment! Just remember that you must avoid prolonged sun exposure!

How is IPL Facial performed?

Ultrasound gel will be applied to the treatment area, the handpiece that contains a glass prism is placed over the treatment area and an intense flash of light or pulse beams through the prism.
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