IPL Photofacial in San Jose
Explore IPL Photofacial at Ava in San Jose for visible sunspots and uneven-looking tone. Learn what to expect and start with a consultation.
Bring your tone concerns into focus
If visible sunspots or uneven-looking tone are on your mind, explore IPL Photofacial. Intense pulsed light can help lessen the appearance of selected sunspots and blemishes.
Start with the areas you would like to address. Talk with Ava about your skin, recent sun exposure and the changes you hope to see, then discuss the proposed treatment.
Visible Sunspots
Explore a light-based approach to reducing the appearance of selected sunspots.
Visible Redness
IPL can address selected visible vascular redness. Discuss the cause of your redness before treatment.
Light-Based Care
IPL uses pulses of light to address selected concerns while leaving the skin’s surface intact.
Gradual Refresh
Changes can develop over the weeks after treatment. Review your response with your clinician.
What to Expect
A consultation helps you understand the proposed areas, preparation and recovery before treatment.
Your Skin & Areas
Share your skin history, medicines and recent sun exposure.
With Pulsed Light
Discuss what treatment feels like and the planned approach.
& Review
Follow your aftercare instructions and review changes over time.
Temporary redness or swelling may affect your plans. Recovery, results and the number of visits vary.
Frequently asked questions
What is IPL Photofacial?
IPL stands for intense pulsed light. It is a light-based treatment used for selected visible skin concerns, including sunspots. Discuss the changes you would like and the proposed treatment with your clinician.
Can IPL treat every dark spot?
Different spots can need different care. Ask a clinician to assess a new or changing spot before cosmetic treatment. Discuss your skin tone, recent sun exposure and the cause of discoloration.
What might my skin feel like afterward?
Temporary redness, stinging or swelling can occur. Pigment changes and other complications are possible. Discuss your own recovery plan and when to contact your treating professional.
Will one appointment be enough?
Ask how many visits are proposed and when to review progress. Changes can develop over the weeks after treatment; results and the number of appointments vary.
How do I book my first Photofacial visit?
Begin with an Ava consultation or call for help choosing the current appointment. Confirm the areas included, preparation, visit length and fee before scheduling treatment.