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IPL Photofacial
Target discoloration, redness, and visible vessels for clearer, brighter skin
For patients searching IPL photofacial in Kansas City or a Leawood med spa that treats sun damage and redness, Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) uses broad‑spectrum light to visibly reduce brown spots, redness, and broken capillaries on the face and body. We tailor settings to your skin type and goals for efficient, low‑downtime results.
Benefits:
- Brightens sun damage and age spots (lentigines, freckles)
- Reduces redness and rosacea for a more even tone
- Treats visible vessels/capillaries and poikiloderma
- Quick visits with minimal social downtime
What It Helps With
- Sun damage, age spots, mottled pigmentation
- Redness and rosacea
- Visible vessels, capillaries, and diffuse redness
- Uneven tone and dullness
Melasma can be complex; deeper or mixed pigment may respond better to conservative settings, non‑light options, or staged care. We’ll guide you to the safest plan for your skin.
Treatment Areas
IPL can be safely used on multiple areas of your face and body
Face
Neck
Chest
Shoulders
Hands
Arms
Back
Candidacy & Safety
Best for many light‑to‑medium skin tones; deeper tones may be eligible with conservative protocols or alternative modalities. We may postpone IPL if you’re recently tanned, photosensitive, pregnant, actively breaking out, or have open wounds.
What to Expect
Our streamlined process ensures comfort and optimal results from consultation to completion
1
Before Treatment
- Skin evaluation and photos for your medical record. Avoid recent tanning and photosensitizing products; wear SPF.
2
During Treatment
- Quick pulses of light feel like a brief “snap.” Eye protection is required.
3
After Treatment
- Mild redness for a few hours. Brown spots typically darken (“pepper”) before flaking off over 3–7 days.
- Redness and vessels fade gradually across the series.
Typical Course: 3–4 sessions spaced ~4 weeks apart; maintenance is seasonal or as needed.
Enhancers & Pairings
- PDGF+ growth factor or exosomes after treatment for calmer recovery
- Pigment maintenance: mineral SPF, melanin‑safe brightening, antioxidant serums
- Comprehensive plans: pair with RF microneedling or fractional resurfacing (timed appropriately)
Why Choose SOKO for IPL?
- Our skin expert estheticians have 26+ years of experience in the industry with protocols tailored to your skin tone
- Efficient scheduling and clear aftercare
- Options to combine with other Kansas City med spa treatments for full‑face rejuvenation
Privacy, Consent & Safety
We protect your health information and follow HIPAA standards. Treatment photos are stored securely and never used for marketing without your written authorization. Individual results vary.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about IPL photofacials
How long is the appointment?
15–30 minutes depending on area.
Downtime?
Minimal; plan for temporary darkening/flaking of brown spots.
When will I see results?
Brightening often within 1–2 weeks, building with each session.
Can I do this year‑round?
We’ll time sessions to your sun exposure and lifestyle.
Global Service Disclaimer
Content on this page is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Candidacy, treatment plans, and outcomes are determined after an in-person evaluation by a properly licensed provider. Results are expected but not guaranteed and vary by individual factors (anatomy, baseline condition, lifestyle, and adherence to pre/post-care). Many services work best in a series with maintenance.
All procedures carry risks such as temporary redness, swelling, tenderness, bruising, dryness, or irritation; less common risks include infection, scarring, burns, pigment changes, allergic reactions, nerve injury, and—for dermal fillers—vascular compromise. We will review alternatives, risks, and aftercare during informed consent, and you should follow all instructions provided. Laser/light/energy and chemical peel treatments require strict sun protection and may be postponed for recent tanning/self-tanner, photosensitizing medications, active infections/lesions, or pregnancy/nursing. Device settings and peel strengths are customized to your skin type/tone.
Some aesthetic uses of prescription products and devices may be off-label. Certain regenerative/biologic and “exosome-based” topical services are considered investigational and are not cleared or approved by the FDA for all cosmetic indications; they are offered only with clinician oversight and informed consent. We do not claim to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Prescription weight-management care—potentially including GLP-1 medications—is available only after a medical evaluation by a Kansas-licensed prescriber and with ongoing monitoring. Eligibility varies; risks, side effects, and contraindications will be reviewed. Vitamin and peptide injections are adjunctive and not a substitute for individualized medical care.
Photos and testimonials are illustrative only and may reflect combined treatments or varied lighting/angles. Pricing and promotions are subject to change and may be limited by terms and availability. Services are intended for adults (18+) or minors with parent/guardian consent, as permitted by law. We protect your health information; treatment photos are never used for marketing without your written authorization. If you experience concerning symptoms after a treatment, contact us promptly; in an emergency, call 911.
