This page features real IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) before-and-after results from patients treated at EsthetixMD in Bend, Oregon. The images highlight visible improvements in skin tone, clarity, and overall complexion achieved through light-based skin rejuvenation treatments.

Individual results vary based on skin condition, treatment area, and treatment plan.

What These IPL Results Show

IPL therapy uses controlled light energy to address uneven pigmentation and redness while improving overall skin clarity. Treatments are customized based on skin tone, concerns, and desired outcomes.

The before-&-after images shown here reflect different skin concerns, treatment series, and timelines. These results help illustrate potential improvements rather than guarantee specific outcomes.

IPL Therapy Before & After Gallery

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Skin Concerns Addressed with IPL Therapy

IPL treatments may be used to improve the appearance of:

Sun damage and pigmentation
Redness and visible discoloration
Uneven skin tone
Age spots and freckling
Overall skin clarity and brightness

Your provider will assess your skin and goals to determine if IPL is appropriate for your concerns.

IPL Therapy FAQs

What Does the IPL Treatment Feel Like?

You’ll feel a mild stinging sensation. A bright light will be evident even though your eyes are completely protected with laser eye shields. Anesthetics are typically not required. Afterwards, there can be a mild “sunburn” sensation that usually goes away after one or two days.

How Long do the Results of the IPL Treatments Last?

With proper skin care and sun protection following your Bend IPL treatments, results can last for years. But skin naturally creates brown spots in response to UV radiation exposure. Since it’s impossible to avoid all sun exposure, new brown spots may emerge gradually over time. You can prolong your good results with a skin care regimen that includes products designed to suppress the development of brown and red discoloration, followed daily, year-round. Skin damage can occur even in dreary winter months when there is much less sunshine. The damage often does not become apparent until sunnier months. Most people find they need a single IPL treatment once a year for maintenance.

What Are the Common Side Effects of IPL?

The most common (and expected) side effect is a darkening of the more superficial brown spots and areas being treated. This darkening will flake off after one or two weeks. You may also experience generalized redness of the skin and redness around the brown spots, like a halo. This can persist 48 to 72 hours. To avoid complications, IPL should not be done prior to or after sun exposure.

Is There Any Downtime With IPL?

There is minimal downtime with IPL treatments. Typically, darkening and discoloration is most evident after the first treatment, is less obvious with subsequent sessions, and can be covered with makeup. To avoid complications and assure best outcomes, we require that You do not tan, or use spray tan/self tanner two weeks before your treatment, and You avoid direct sun exposure for 48 hours before and after your treatment.

Considering Light-Based Skin Rejuvenation?

IPL therapy may be an option for patients looking to improve skin tone and clarity without surgery. Book an appointment today

IPL (intense pulsed light) Before & After in Bend, OR