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IPL Photofacial in Glendale, CA

Southern California’s abundant sunshine gives us a beautiful quality of life — and a lifetime of sun damage to manage. IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) photofacial is one of the most effective treatments for reversing that damage, clearing brown spots, reducing redness from rosacea, and restoring a clearer, more youthful complexion. At BHSkin Dermatology in Glendale, Dr. Don Mehrabi offers physician-supervised IPL as part of a comprehensive cosmetic dermatology program for patients throughout Glendale, Burbank, and the surrounding communities.

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Intense Pulsed Light therapy uses broad-spectrum light energy to target and break down pigment and vascular abnormalities in the skin. Unlike lasers that use a single wavelength, IPL delivers multiple wavelengths simultaneously, allowing it to address both brown discoloration and redness in one treatment session.

The visible improvement from IPL happens in two phases: immediately (redness reduces, skin tone looks more even) and over the following weeks (as treated pigment flakes off and blood vessels are absorbed). After a series of 3–5 sessions, the cumulative result can be quite dramatic — patients often look years younger with no surgery or significant downtime.

Solar lentigines (age/sun spots) — the hallmark of accumulated UV exposure

Diffuse freckling and pigmentation

Rosacea-related redness and flushing

Facial telangiectasias (visible broken blood vessels)

Poikiloderma on the neck and chest

Post-acne redness (post-inflammatory erythema)

Overall dullness and uneven skin tone from cumulative sun damage

Fine lines improved through collagen stimulation from heat delivery

Dr. Mehrabi uses IPL to address a broad range of cosmetic skin concerns:

Conditions Treated

IPL: broad-spectrum light, targets multiple chromophores simultaneously; excellent for diffuse pigment and redness; lower per-session intensity, typically requires 3–5 sessions
VBeam (pulsed dye laser): single wavelength (595nm), specifically targets blood vessels; superior for vascular lesions, spider veins, and rosacea redness
CO2 laser: ablative resurfacing; more powerful, more downtime; best for deep wrinkles and significant texture improvement
IPL excels when treating both pigment and redness together with minimal downtime
Dr. Mehrabi will recommend the right treatment — or combination — based on your specific concerns

Patients often wonder how IPL compares to laser treatments. Here is a practical comparison:

Comparison

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Physician-supervised IPL — not delegated to untrained technicians
Medical-grade device with customizable parameters
Safe for appropriate skin types with careful evaluation
Same-day appointments frequently available

IPL is widely offered — from medical spas to dermatology offices. The difference at BHSkin is physician oversight: Dr. Mehrabi evaluates your skin, selects the appropriate device parameters for your skin type and concerns, and personally performs or directly supervises your treatment.

Why BHSkin Glendale

Your Glendale DermatologistMeet Dr. Don Mehrabi — Glendale's Comprehensive Dermatologist

Dr. Don Mehrabi offers the full spectrum of dermatological care — medical, surgical, and cosmetic — at BHSkin Glendale. His cosmetic expertise includes IPL, VBeam, Botox, fillers, and other light-based treatments, all performed with the same level of care and expertise as his medical and surgical work.

Patients appreciate being able to manage all of their skin concerns — from a suspicious mole to cosmetic sun damage — with one trusted physician in one location. As a Castle Connolly Top Doctor and Best Dermatologist in Glendale, Dr. Mehrabi has earned the trust of the community through years of consistent, excellent care.

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Serving Glendale, Burbank, Pasadena & La Crescenta

BHSkin’s Glendale office at 1505 Wilson Terrace, Suite 240, Glendale, CA 91206 serves patients from throughout the Glendale area and surrounding communities. Same-day IPL appointments are frequently available.

(310) 205-3555 | Mon–Fri 9AM–5PM | Saturday by appointment

Frequently Asked Questions

Results from IPL are long-lasting but not permanent, because new sun exposure continues to create pigmentation and vascular changes over time. Most patients maintain their results with annual or twice-yearly maintenance sessions combined with consistent daily sunscreen use. Patients who are diligent about sun protection see the most durable results.

Yes. IPL is commonly performed on the neck, chest (décolletage), and hands as well as the face. These areas often show significant sun damage and respond well to IPL treatment. Dr. Mehrabi will evaluate each area separately and recommend a treatment plan that addresses all of your concerns.

Most patients describe IPL as a brief warm snapping sensation — like a rubber band flick on the skin — with each light pulse. A cold gel is applied before treatment to cool the skin and improve comfort. The sensation is quite tolerable for most patients without any anesthesia. For particularly sensitive patients, a topical numbing cream can be applied beforehand.

After IPL treatment, melanin absorbs the light energy and the treated pigmented spots initially become darker — sometimes significantly so. This is expected and is a sign the treatment is working. Over the following 5–10 days, the darkened spots naturally exfoliate off the skin surface, revealing clearer skin beneath. It is important not to pick or scrub the treated area during this period.

Reveal Clearer Skin with IPL in Glendale.

Physician-supervised IPL photofacial for sun spots, rosacea & uneven tone. BHSkin Glendale offers same-day appointments with one of LA’s most trusted dermatologists.

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