Years of Ontario summers show up as sun spots, redness and uneven tone — especially on the face, chest and hands. An IPL photofacial in London is one of the most effective ways to clear that pigment and even your skin, and at Luxury Cosmetic Medspa it’s done on medical-grade SharpLight technology. Here’s how it works.
How IPL clears sun damage
Intense pulsed light targets the excess pigment and broken capillaries that sun exposure leaves behind. The light energy breaks the pigment down so your body can clear it naturally, leaving clearer, brighter, more even skin. It’s ideal for the areas that age fastest: face, décolleté and hands.
What to expect, session by session
A single session already brightens tone, but a short series of one to three treatments gives the fullest result. In the days after, treated spots often look a little darker before flaking away — that’s the pigment lifting, and it’s normal. A patch test is included at your consultation.
Plan IPL for cooler months or commit to strict daily SPF, since treated skin needs protection from fresh sun.
Aftercare that protects your result
Don’t pick at flaking spots, moisturise, and wear SPF 30+ every day. Sun protection isn’t optional after IPL — it’s what keeps new pigment from undoing your progress.
Frequently asked
How many IPL sessions do I need for sun damage?
Many people see a clear improvement in one to three sessions, depending on how much pigment there is. Your plan is set at the consultation with a patch test.
Why do my spots look darker after IPL?
That’s expected — the treated pigment rises to the surface and flakes away over about a week. Don’t pick at it; let it clear on its own.
Is IPL safe for my skin tone?
SharpLight offers settings for a range of skin tones, and a patch test is done first to calibrate safely for you.
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Explore the treatment and reserve online — Luxury Cosmetic Medspa, 332 Central Ave, London ON.
