Intense Pulsed Light
IPL
The gold standard for correcting pigmentation, redness and uneven skin tone.
- Best for
- Pigmentation, redness, sunspots, rosacea
- Downtime
- Minimal — slight redness 24 hrs
- Sessions
- 3–5, 3–4 weeks apart
- Skin types
- Fitzpatrick I–IV (assessed at consult)
About the treatment
IPL delivers a broad spectrum of light that can be filtered to target specific chromophores — melanin for pigmentation, haemoglobin for redness — making it exceptionally versatile compared with single-wavelength lasers.
At The Glass Skin Clinic, IPL effectively treats sunspots, freckles, age spots, broken capillaries, rosacea and general redness. The light energy is absorbed by the target cells, which break down and are naturally eliminated by the body, revealing clearer skin beneath.
What it treats
- Sunspots & freckles
- Age spots
- Broken capillaries
- Rosacea
- Facial redness
- Uneven tone
How it works
The process, step by step.
- 01
Filter
Wavelengths are filtered to target your specific concern — pigment or vascular.
- 02
Absorb
Light energy is absorbed by the target cells and converted to heat.
- 03
Clear
Treated pigment darkens then flakes away; vessels are reabsorbed naturally.
Is this right for me?
IPL suits you if you're…
Suitability is always confirmed at your consultation and skin analysis before any treatment is booked.
- Visible sun damage across the face, décolletage or hands
- Persistent facial redness or rosacea
- Fitzpatrick types I–IV, confirmed at your skin analysis
Questions
Everything you might ask.
What does it feel like?
A brief snap, like a light elastic band flick, followed by warmth.
Will pigmentation come back?
Treated pigment is cleared permanently, but new pigment can form with UV exposure. Daily SPF is essential.