Intense pulsed light is one of the most effective tools for sun damage and visible redness. At Zendai Spa, every IPL session begins with a careful look at your skin — not a preset setting.
Book an IPL consultationIPL delivers broad-spectrum light through a handpiece placed gently against the skin. That light is absorbed by pigment and by the tiny blood vessels behind flushing, which the body then gradually breaks down and clears.
Unlike a laser, IPL covers a range of wavelengths, so Amy can filter and adjust it to what your skin needs — brown spots on one area, diffuse redness on another. Most people see change across a short series of sessions rather than all at once.
IPL isn't right for everyone. Recent tanning, certain medications, pregnancy and deeper skin tones may call for a different approach — Amy will screen for this at your consultation.
Results vary from person to person and depend on skin or tissue condition, consistency and home care. Amy will talk through realistic expectations at your consultation.
Amy reviews your skin history, sun exposure and medications, and confirms IPL is a good fit.
Skin is cleansed, eyes are protected with goggles and a cool gel is applied.
Light is pulsed across the area. Most describe a quick warm snap, like a rubber band.
Treated spots may darken and flake over 7–10 days. Daily SPF is essential between sessions.
Amy is a licensed Medical Esthetician with 26 years in skin and bodywork. She treats IPL as a clinical service — screening carefully, adjusting settings to your skin, and spacing sessions so your skin has time to respond. Read more about Amy's background.
Many clients do a series of three to five sessions about four weeks apart, then maintenance once or twice a year. Amy will suggest a plan based on what she sees.
Most people find it very tolerable. It feels like a brief warm snap against the skin, and the cooling gel helps.
Usually very little. Mild pinkness can last a few hours, and pigment may look darker before it flakes away over about a week.
It's best done when you can avoid significant sun exposure. Fall through spring is the most common season in Fort Collins, but Amy can advise on timing.
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Every treatment plan begins with a quiet conversation about your skin, your history, and the results you're hoping for.