IPL Photo Rejuvenation in Raleigh, NC

Customized light therapy for sun damage, redness, and uneven tone.

IPL delivers controlled pulses of light to target brown discoloration and visible redness beneath the surface. Settings are tailored to your skin and goals—supporting a complexion that looks clearer, calmer, and more evenly toned over time, with minimal downtime.

Serving Raleigh, North Raleigh, Cary, Wake Forest, and surrounding Wake County communities.

Clarity, Refined

A customized IPL treatment designed to soften discoloration and diffuse redness—revealing a brighter, more even-looking complexion.

Who It’s For

Ideal for concerns like sun spots, freckles, uneven tone, redness, and visible vessels. IPL is a strong option if you want noticeable clarity without invasive treatment. A consultation confirms candidacy and ensures a safe, customized plan.

What It Improves

IPL helps reduce the look of sun-related pigment and diffuse redness, while restoring overall brightness. Results build gradually and often look best through a planned series—so your skin looks naturally refreshed, not “done.”

How We Approach It

We map your pigment and redness patterns, then tailor treatment parameters with precision. The goal is targeted correction that keeps your skin looking like you—just clearer, calmer, and more balanced.

Precision Light. Calm Results.

Tone Correction Without the Harshness

IPL focuses light energy on areas of unwanted pigment and redness. Treatments are controlled and efficient—designed for refinement that looks seamless and believable. Energy is absorbed by pigment and vascular redness to support the skin’s gradual clearing process. As tone evens out, skin appears brighter and more uniform—without changing your features. Your plan matters as much as the session. We guide timing, pre-care, and aftercare so your skin responds predictably and comfortably across a series.

Details

IPL uses targeted pulses of light absorbed by pigmented and vascular areas. Pigment may deepen briefly before it lifts, while redness often looks calmer as visible vessels reduce. Mild warmth or a quick “snap” sensation is common; ProNox is available for clients who prefer added comfort.

Goals

Reduce the look of sun spots and discoloration
Calm visible redness and vascular appearance
Improve tone clarity and overall brightness
Support a more even-looking complexion over time

Treatable Areas

Arm (Full)
Arm (Half)
Back (Half)
Chest
Face (Full)
Face (Half)
Hands
Neck
Small Spot Treatment (Per area)

Pre-Care

Avoid sun exposure for 2 weeks prior
Pause retinoids 3–5 days before treatment
Avoid tanning and self-tanner
Arrive with clean, makeup-free skin
Disclose medications and recent treatments
Follow your pre-care plan for best safety

Post Care

Mild warmth or redness is normal and usually brief
Avoid heat/excess sweating for 24–48 hours
Skip exfoliants/retinoids until cleared by your provider
Hydrate + wear daily SPF consistently
Let pigment lift naturally (no picking or scrubbing)

Thoughtful Parameters. Natural Outcomes.

At The Aesthetics Lounge and Spa Raleigh, IPL is never a one-setting treatment. We evaluate tone patterns, redness, and sun history—then tailor parameters for results that feel gradual, refined, and natural.

Clinical Assessment
We assess pigment depth and redness distribution to choose appropriate settings and ideal pacing.

Clear Guidance
You’ll know what we’re targeting, what to expect afterward, and how to care for your skin confidently.

Long-Term Clarity
A consistent plan helps reduce discoloration over time—supporting lasting brightness and balance.

Questions Clients Ask Before IPL

Frequently Asked Questions

A calm, customized approach to pigment and redness—planned for natural-looking improvement.

Precision for Pigment + Redness

IPL targets discoloration and visible redness with controlled light energy—supporting clearer, more even-looking skin over time.

Comfort-Forward, Minimal Downtime

Quick in-office sessions with mild, temporary redness. ProNox available for clients who prefer extra comfort.

READY TO BEGIN?

FIRST TIME HERE? START WITH A PLAN.

We begin with listening, then assessment—then a paced roadmap built around your features, comfort level, and timeline. No pressure. Just expert guidance and natural results that build beautifully over time. Then we build a measured plan: what to do now, what can wait, and how to maintain results with the right mix of in-office care and clinical skincare at home. Simple. Strategic. You, but better supported.

Skin Quiz to Guide You

A few questions to clarify what you’re noticing, what you want to protect, and what “natural” means to you—so we can suggest a starting point with intention, not trends—right away.

Book Your Consultation

We assess your features, skin quality, and priorities—then map a paced plan: what to do now, what can wait, and what will give the most believable return over time—with next steps.

Pre Treatment Care

Clear prep steps, product guidance, and timing notes—so your treatment feels comfortable, safe, and set up for the best possible outcome from day one—including what to pause first.

Treatment Day

A focused visit with a steady hand and thoughtful pacing. We prioritize comfort, precision, and results that don’t announce themselves—just look quietly better by design each time.

Post Treatment Care

Easy aftercare, check in guidance and smart maintenance timing—so results settle beautifully, last longer, and stay aligned with your plan as your skin evolves season after season.