IPL PhotoFacial — Lumenis One

The IPL PhotoFacial at Aura Skin Spa San Francisco uses the Lumenis One system — a medical-grade broad-spectrum intense pulsed light platform equipped with a sapphire cooling tip for epidermal protection and enhanced patient comfort. Unlike single-wavelength lasers, IPL emits a range of light wavelengths (typically 515–1200nm with cutoff filters) that are simultaneously absorbed by both melanin and haemoglobin, allowing a single treatment to address both…

The most common indications for IPL PhotoFacial at this clinic include: age spots (solar lentigines) on the face, chest, and hands; diffuse sun damage presenting as mottled hyperpigmentation; rosacea-associated facial redness and flushing; broken capillaries (telangiectasia) on the nose and cheeks; enlarged pores; and fine surface lines. Patients with predominantly pigment concerns tend to see the most dramatic per-session results — dark spots often…

Each session at the Jackson Square clinic takes 20–30 minutes with no downtime required. Some patients experience mild flushing or temporary darkening of spots for a few days, but most return to work immediately. The clinic recommends three to five treatments spaced three to four weeks apart, with each subsequent session building on the clearance achieved in the prior one. Many patients choose annual maintenance sessions to manage ongoing sun exposure…