Cosmetic dermatology · Light-based
IPL Photofacial
Intense pulsed light (IPL) treats sun spots, redness and broken capillaries in one session by targeting pigment and blood vessels with broad-spectrum light. A few sessions brighten and even out photo-damaged skin.
Overview
IPL is less precise than lasers but treats both brown and red issues at once.
At a glance
Sessions
3 to 5, a month apart.
Downtime
Spots darken and flake for a week.
Caution
Not ideal for melasma or darker skin types.
Choose a specialist
Cosmetic procedures are medical procedures
The Association of Korean Dermatologists reports that most side-effect cases from cosmetic procedures involve non-specialist doctors. Choosing a board-certified dermatologist (피부과 전문의) means your injector or laser operator has four years of dermatology residency training. This page is general information, not medical advice.