IPL Photofacial in Roseville, CA for Reds and Browns
IPL corrects discoloration and restores clarity, improving overall skin tone on the face and body. I use Lumecca, with minimal downtime.
Starting at
$300
Sessions
A series of 2 to 3, spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart
Downtime
Minimal to none. Slight redness or sensitivity, usually gone within a few hours
Visit length
20 to 45 minutes, depending on the area
Color correction for the surface of your skin
IPL photofacial treatments at NP Empowered Wellness in Roseville help with sun damage, pigmentation, redness and uneven tone using light-based technology. I use Lumecca. It delivers targeted light energy to reduce pigment and vascular irregularities, so clearer, more even skin shows over time.
In my cake system, IPL is the Surface layer. It is the color correction: evening out tone so everything looks brighter, clearer and more uniform. It works on the face and on larger body areas like the chest, shoulders and arms.
IPL is for the right candidate, in the hands of the right provider. At your consult I will check your skin tone, your recent sun exposure and your medications before we plan anything.
What IPL can address
- Sun damage on the face, chest, shoulders and arms
- Brown spots, freckles and pigmentation
- Redness and rosacea
- Broken capillaries
- Uneven tone on the face and on larger body areas
IPL photofacial pricing
The Radiance Reset: IPL Face
Starting at $300
Targeted Lumecca light energy that reduces pigment and vascular irregularities, customized to your skin and goals.
- Sun damage
- Brown spots
- Redness and rosacea
- Broken capillaries
- Uneven tone
The Body Radiance: IPL Body
The same targeted light energy for body areas with sun damage, brown spots or redness, customized to your skin and goals.
- Sun damage
- Brown spots
- Redness
Prices are starting points. Your exact plan, with the price of each step and the total, is written out at your consult. Cherry and CareCredit payment plans are available.
Where it fits in the Cake System
Surface layer, Plan B: Rebuild
IPL sits in Surface, inside Plan B (Rebuild). It is the first step in the 3-Step Skin Renewal, ahead of Morpheus8 for structure. IPL and PRX both correct tone at the surface.
- Foundation
- Structure
- Surface
- Expression
- Holding it
What to expect from IPL photofacial
01
Consult
We review your skin, your medications (especially photosensitizing drugs) and any recent sun exposure or tanning. I will also ask about Accutane use in the past 6 months.
02
Prepare
You avoid sun and self-tanner for 4 weeks before and stop retinoids and actives 5 days before. You arrive with clean skin, no makeup.
03
Treatment
A visit usually takes 20 to 45 minutes depending on the area. Larger body areas may take slightly longer.
04
Clearing
Treated pigment may darken and rise to the surface, then flake off naturally over 5 to 10 days. Some improvement can show within 7 to 10 days and keeps building for a few weeks.
05
Series
A series of 2 to 3 treatments, 4 to 6 weeks apart, is typically recommended.
Combination plan
The 3-Step Skin Renewal
Correct, rebuild, recover. A layered approach designed to improve tone, strengthen structure and support healing for more complete results.
Step 1: Correct
IPL or PRX
Both target pigmentation, redness and uneven tone, restoring clarity at the surface.
Step 2: Rebuild
Morpheus8
Stimulates collagen and remodels deeper layers, tightening and improving skin structure.
Step 3: Recover and enhance
PDGF or Exosome Therapy
Supports healing, reduces inflammation and enhances results by improving the skin’s regenerative response.
Each step builds on the next. Surface concerns, deeper structure and recovery are all addressed, so the plan is more balanced and efficient than a single treatment.
Memberships
Foundation ($98 a month), Elevate ($149) and Transform ($289) bank monthly credit toward the care you choose and include member pricing. They are optional, and care à la carte is always welcome.
Before and after IPL photofacial
Before your appointment
- Avoid sun exposure and tanning for 4 weeks before treatment.
- No self-tanner for 4 weeks before.
- Stop retinoids and active ingredients 5 days before.
- Arrive with clean skin, no makeup or products in the treatment area.
- Tell me about Accutane use in the past 6 months, all medications (especially photosensitizing drugs), recent sun exposure and any skin conditions.
- Do not schedule if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
After your appointment
- Avoid the sun strictly for 2 weeks and apply SPF 50+ every morning.
- Darkening of pigmented spots before they flake off is normal. This is the ‘pepper effect’.
- Do not pick at darkened spots. Let them shed naturally.
- Avoid heat, vigorous exercise and saunas for 24 to 48 hours.
- Use only gentle skincare for 5 to 7 days, with no retinoids, acids or actives.
Call right away if
Contact NP Sarah if you have blistering, severe redness or swelling. Call or text (916) 280-0949.
Full instructions for every treatment, with printable PDFs, are on the prep and aftercare page.
IPL photofacial questions
Text me at (916) 280-0949 if your question isn’t here. I would rather answer it before your visit than have you guess.
How much does IPL cost in Roseville, CA?
IPL at NP Empowered Wellness starts at $300. A series of 2 to 3 treatments is typically recommended. Elevate and Transform members receive member pricing, and Elevate includes an annual IPL or small-area laser hair removal treatment.
What should I do before IPL?
Avoid sun, tanning beds and self-tanner for 4 weeks. Stop retinoids and active skincare 5 days before. Arrive with clean, product-free skin. The full list is in the care instructions on this page.
Is there downtime after IPL?
Minimal to none. You may have slight redness or sensitivity, which typically resolves within a few hours.
What should I avoid after treatment?
Strict sun avoidance for 2 weeks with SPF 50+ every morning. Avoid heat, saunas and vigorous exercise for 24 to 48 hours. Do not pick at or scrub treated areas, and skip retinoids, acids and actives for 5 to 7 days.
How long does the treatment take?
Typically 20 to 45 minutes depending on the area. Larger body areas may take slightly longer.
How many treatments will I need?
A series of 2 to 3 treatments spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart is typically recommended.
When will I see results?
Some improvement may show within 7 to 10 days. Results keep building over the following weeks as pigment rises to the surface and clears. Best results are typically seen after a series.
Will my spots get darker before they fade?
Yes. That is expected and part of the process. Treated pigment may darken and rise to the surface, then flake off naturally over 5 to 10 days, revealing clearer skin underneath.
Who is not a candidate for IPL?
IPL may not be suitable for very dark skin tones, active infections, recent tanning or certain photosensitive conditions. Please do not schedule if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. I will decide with you whether IPL is safe and appropriate.
Want clearer, more even skin?
Book a consult and I will check whether IPL is right for your skin and where it fits in your plan. Call or text (916) 280-0949.
In-person visits are in Roseville, and patients come from Rocklin, Granite Bay, Loomis, Lincoln, Folsom, Citrus Heights, El Dorado Hills, Auburn and Sacramento. Follow-ups and many wellness visits happen by telehealth, available across California.