Sun Damage
IPL and BBL photofacial treatments help improve visible sun damage by targeting unwanted pigment and discoloration for a brighter, more even-looking complexion.
Best for Treating
Age Spots
Can help fade the appearance of age spots and brown patches caused by sun exposure and accumulated skin damage over time.
Hyperpigmentation
For uneven tone, dark spots, and areas of excess pigment, IPL photofacial treatment can support a clearer, more balanced-looking complexion.
Freckles
IPL and BBL skin treatments can help soften the appearance of unwanted freckles and sun-related pigmentation, especially when pigment has become darker or more visible over time.
Brown Birthmarks
Certain brown birthmarks or pigmented lesions may respond to light-based treatment, depending on their depth, color, and diagnosis. Your provider will carefully assess the area before recommending IPL or BBL.
Redness
IPL and BBL can help improve mild redness and diffuse discoloration by targeting vascular and pigment-related tone concerns for calmer, more even-looking skin.
IPL / BBL at Zavant
IPL and BBL photofacials are light-based treatments designed to improve sun damage, age spots, hyperpigmentation, freckles, redness, and uneven tone. At Zavant, we use Sciton BBL, widely known as a gold-standard technology for advanced photofacial treatment. With 20 years of laser and skin expertise, our providers customize each session around your pigment pattern, skin tone, redness, sun damage, and long-term skin goals for the best results.
Book a ConsultationWhat to Expect from IPL / BBL
Duration: IPL and BBL photofacial treatments are typically quick, with timing based on the treatment area, skin concerns, and customized settings.
During Treatment: Your provider will apply protective eyewear before delivering targeted pulses of light to the treatment area. You may feel warmth, a light snapping sensation, or brief heat with each pulse.
Downtime: BBL photofacial downtime is usually minimal. Temporary redness, warmth, swelling, sensitivity, or darkening of pigment may occur. Brown spots may temporarily look darker before they flake or fade.
Longevity: IPL and BBL results can be long-lasting when supported by daily sun protection, medical-grade skincare, and maintenance treatments. New sun exposure and natural aging can create new pigment over time.
Results: BBL photofacial results develop gradually as pigment darkens, sheds, and fades. Many patients notice brighter, more even-looking skin within one to two weeks, with best results often achieved through a series.
Aftercare: After IPL or BBL treatment, you may be advised to avoid direct sun, heat, strenuous exercise, retinoids, exfoliants, and harsh skincare for a short period of time. A comprehensive post-care guide will be provided to you.
Are you a good candidate for IPL / BBL?
You’re a good candidate if you…
- Have sun damage, age spots, freckles, or uneven brown pigmentation
- Want brighter, clearer, more even-looking skin with a photofacial treatment
- Have mild redness, diffuse discoloration, or overall tone concerns
- Are willing to protect your skin from sun exposure before and after treatment
We’ll explore other options if you…
- You have melasma or pigment-prone skin that may require a more cautious plan
- Your main concern is broken capillaries, rosacea, or vascular redness, which may respond better to Vbeam
- You recently had a tan, sunburn, heavy sun exposure, or a pigmented lesion that needs medical evaluation first
Often Combined With
Vbeam
Vbeam may be recommended on a separate treatment day for patients with redness, rosacea, broken capillaries, or red acne marks in addition to brown pigmentation. IPL and BBL help address brown spots and sun damage, while Vbeam targets vascular redness for a more complete tone-correction plan.
LEARN MORECoolPeel
CoolPeel may be recommended on a separate treatment day for patients who want to improve texture, pores, fine lines, or surface-level skin renewal in addition to pigmentation concerns. IPL and BBL help target sun damage, age spots, freckles, redness, and discoloration, while CoolPeel supports smoother, more refreshed skin through light CO2 resurfacing.
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The Science Behind IPL / BBL
IPL and BBL use controlled pulses of broad-spectrum light that are absorbed by specific targets in the skin, including melanin in brown pigment and hemoglobin in visible redness. Once absorbed, the light energy converts to heat, which helps break down unwanted pigment or vascular discoloration so the body can gradually process it.
Book a TreatmentIPL / BBL FAQ
IPL and BBL are both light-based photofacial treatments used to target discoloration, sun damage, age spots, freckles, and redness. BBL, or BroadBand Light, is an advanced form of light therapy, and at Zavant we use Sciton BBL, a gold-standard technology known for precision and customization.
IPL and BBL photofacial downtime is usually minimal. You may have temporary redness, warmth, sensitivity, mild swelling, or darkening of brown spots before they flake or fade. Most patients can return to normal routines quickly with proper sun protection.
Many patients begin seeing IPL or BBL photofacial results within 1 to 2 weeks as treated pigment darkens, sheds, and fades. More noticeable improvement in sun damage, age spots, freckles, redness, and uneven tone usually develops with a series.
IPL and BBL treatment may feel like warmth or a quick snapping sensation on the skin. Most patients find the treatment very tolerable, and your provider will adjust settings based on your skin sensitivity, treatment area, and goals.
A photofacial is a light-based skin treatment that targets visible pigment and redness without more aggressive resurfacing. IPL photofacial and BBL photofacial treatments are commonly used for sun damage, age spots, freckles, redness, and uneven skin tone.
Yes. IPL and BBL can help fade age spots, sometimes called liver spots, by targeting excess brown pigment in the skin. Treated spots often look darker at first, then gradually flake or fade as the skin clears.
Most patients benefit from a series of IPL or BBL photofacial treatments, especially when treating sun damage, age spots, hyperpigmentation, freckles, or redness. Your provider will recommend the right number of sessions based on your skin and desired results.
No. IPL and BBL can be very effective for certain types of brown pigmentation, especially sun damage, age spots, and freckles, but not all hyperpigmentation is treated the same way. Melasma and pigment-prone skin require careful evaluation because light-based treatments can worsen pigmentation in some patients if they are not properly selected.
Yes. IPL and BBL can help improve mild redness, diffuse discoloration, and some vascular-looking tone concerns. If your redness is caused by rosacea, broken capillaries, or visible vessels, your provider may recommend Vbeam instead or as part of a separate treatment plan.
It depends on how your sun damage shows up. IPL and BBL are often better for brown spots, age spots, freckles, and uneven pigmentation, especially when the main concern is discoloration. CO2 laser resurfacing is more intensive and may be better when sun damage is paired with deeper wrinkles, rough texture, enlarged pores, crepey skin, or more advanced signs of aging. Your provider will assess your pigment, texture, skin tone, downtime tolerance, and goals before recommending IPL/BBL, CO2, or a staged combination plan.
IPL and BBL may not be appropriate for every skin tone. Darker or pigment-prone skin requires expert evaluation because the risk of unwanted pigment changes can be higher. At Zavant in Los Angeles, your provider will assess your skin tone, pigment history, sun exposure, and treatment goals before recommending IPL or BBL.
Possible IPL and BBL side effects include temporary redness, warmth, swelling, sensitivity, pigment darkening, dryness, mild peeling, or temporary pigment changes. Your provider will review expected healing, risks, and aftercare before your IPL/BBL photofacial in West Hollywood.
Personalized Consultation with a Clinical Aesthetic Expert
Every IPL/BBL consultation at Zavant begins with a detailed skin and pigment assessment by a clinical aesthetic expert. Your provider will evaluate your sun damage, age spots, hyperpigmentation, freckles, redness, brown spots, skin tone, pigment history, sensitivity, and desired results before determining whether IPL or Sciton BBL is right for you.
Because photofacial results depend on proper patient selection and expert settings, your provider will customize your treatment around your skin type, pigment pattern, redness, and recovery needs. Whether you are considering IPL photofacial treatment, BBL photofacial, or another laser plan, your treatment will be designed to support clearer, brighter, more even-looking skin.
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Cost of Sciton IPL / BBL Photofacial in West Hollywood
IPL photofacial cost and BBL photofacial cost can vary based on the treatment area, number of sessions recommended, severity of sun damage, age spots, hyperpigmentation, freckles, redness, and whether your provider recommends IPL/BBL alone or as part of a larger tone-correction plan.
During your consultation, your provider will assess your skin, pigment concerns, redness, sun exposure history, and desired results before reviewing personalized pricing. Some patients choose IPL photofacial in Los Angeles for sun damage and age spots, while others choose BBL photofacial in West Hollywood for brown spots, redness, freckles, and overall skin clarity.
To learn more about treatment pricing or schedule an IPL/BBL photofacial consultation in West Hollywood, please book online or call/text (213) 341-2909.
Price for Treatment
- Varies by Area
- $350-$500