IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) Treatment
A Clearer, Brighter Complexion Starts Here!
At South Jersey Skin Care & Laser Center, Limelight treatments harness intense pulsed light (IPL) in New Jersey to target common skin concerns like sunspots and age spots on the face, chest, arms, and hands.
This gentle treatment helps fade the visible signs of sun damage—often after just one or two sessions—leaving your skin looking clearer, brighter, and more youthful. It also helps reduce redness and visible capillaries for a more even tone. There’s no need for numbing cream or messy gels, and the process is quick, comfortable, and highly effective. It’s truly a next-gen IPL experience.
Dr. Robin Levin and our expert team at South Jersey Skin Care are excited to bring you Cutera Limelight IPL in New Jersey. Ready for glowing skin? Book your spot online or just give us a call at (856) 810-9888!
What’s Behind Those Darks Spots and Red Patches?
Skin discoloration can show up in many forms—freckles, sunspots, redness, and even broken blood vessels.
Lots of people have asked us questions like, “Is skin discoloration normal with age?” or “Why am I suddenly getting pigmentation?” Most of these changes are caused by sun exposure over time, which triggers melanin production and leads to dark spots or freckles. Sun damage can also weaken capillaries, causing visible red veins on the face and chest. Hormonal changes, aging, and genetics can also play a role in uneven skin tone. These concerns may be common, but that doesn’t mean you have to live with them. Treatments like IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) are designed to target and reduce these discolorations, revealing clearer, more even-toned skin..
What Can IPL Brighten, Clear, or Erase?
“What conditions can IPL treat?” “What is the IPL treatment good for?” “What areas can be treated with IPL?” These are some of the many light therapy-related questions our patients ask us.
If you’re dealing with stubborn skin concerns like age spots, sun damage, freckles, birthmarks, broken blood vessels, rosacea, or even unwanted hair, you’re not alone— and you don’t have to guess your way to clearer skin. Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is a powerful yet gentle solution for 2025, 2026, and beyond that targets a wide range of issues, from pigmentation irregularities to facial redness and even hair removal. Whether it’s varicose veins or visible vessels on your cheeks, IPL can help. It’s a go-to treatment for anyone looking to refresh their skin tone and texture without downtime.
Limelight can safely treat sunspots, age spots, redness, and telangiectasias on virtually any part of the body. The face, neck, chest, shoulders, and arms are the most popular areas for IPL treatment in New Jersey because they are typically more exposed to the sun. Both discrete spots and skin densely covered with freckles respond well to treatment.
South Jersey Skin Care & Laser Center uses Limelight for intense pulsed light (IPL) treatments in New Jersey, helping to lighten freckles and sunspots, address overall skin pigmentation irregularities like blotchiness, and clear the redness of rosacea.
Is Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Right for Spots, Sun Damage, and More?
You can think of IPL like a high-tech flashlight that sends quick bursts of light across your skin. When these flashes hit, they zero in on pigment-producing cells and gently break up those pesky dark spots. It’s perfect for tackling sun damage and brown spots, helping your skin look clearer and more even in no time!
How Does Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Work to Rejuvenate Your Skin?
Intense pulsed light is a light-based therapy, not a laser. The Limelight IPL device consists of a small and smooth handpiece placed directly onto the skin to transmit the light. This visible light is selectively absorbed by the pigmented cells or particles in the skin.
When light penetrates the tissue and causes pigmented cells and particles to heat up, this triggers a natural therapeutic response in the body. The impacted cells on the surface eventually flake away, while newly stimulated skin cells begin the production of new collagen. As an advanced IPL system available in New Jersey, Limelight offers a treatment with minimal discomfort.
Interested in Limelight IPL in New Jersey? Message us online or just give us a call at (856) 810-9888 to book an appointment!
Let’s Talk Light: IPL vs. Laser, What’s the Difference?
IPL (Intense Pulsed Light):
You might be wondering, “Is intense pulsed light better than laser treatment?” IPL uses a broad spectrum of light that’s scattered across the skin and less focused than laser light, making it versatile for treating multiple concerns at once, like sun damage, age spots, freckles, redness, rosacea, and even unwanted hair. Think of it as a multi-tasking light therapy that targets pigment and blood vessels without damaging the surface of the skin. Because it uses multiple wavelengths, IPL is ideal for large treatment areas like the face, chest, and arms. It’s non-invasive, has little to no downtime, and is best for people with lighter skin tones seeking a gentler refresh over several sessions.
Laser Skin Treatments:
Laser treatments use a single, focused wavelength of light, which allows for more precision. Different types of lasers are designed for specific concerns, like reducing fine lines, deep pigmentation, acne scars, or even tightening the skin. Unlike IPL, which treats broader areas, lasers go deeper and can be more aggressive, depending on the type used. They’re often chosen for more targeted or intense results and may require a bit more downtime. With the right laser, people of various skin tones can benefit. If you’re after more dramatic improvements in texture or deeper pigmentation, a laser may be the better choice.
This treatment can be ideal for those who struggle with red, brown, or splotchy patches of skin caused by a condition, but it isn’t suitable for everyone. Intense pulsed light might not be recommended if you are sensitive to light, have recently tanned your skin or used tanning creams, may have skin cancer, use a retinoid cream, have severe scarring, or have keloid scar tissue. It is not ideal for patients with Fitzpatrick skin types four to six.
One of your other concerns might be, “How do you prep your skin before IPL?” Preparing for an IPL treatment means giving your skin a little extra care in the weeks leading up to your appointment. For the best results (and to avoid unwanted side effects), avoid tanning—whether from the sun, tanning beds, or self-tanners—for at least four weeks before your session. Skip waxing, chemical peels, and collagen injections for two weeks beforehand. On the day of your treatment, steer clear of makeup, deodorant, perfume, or anything that could irritate your skin. Also, avoid medications that increase bleeding risk (like aspirin) or make your skin more sun-sensitive, such as certain antibiotics like doxycycline.
Any feelings or sensations will vary from patient to patient. When the handpiece is placed on your skin, it will feel cool and comfortable. When the pulse of light is delivered, you may feel a mild snapping sensation like a rubber band lightly flicking against your skin.
The treatment itself takes just minutes-no need to worry about long sessions! Plus, with no gels or numbing creams required, your entire appointment can easily squeeze into a quick lunch break. Intense pulsed light is fast, simple, and totally convenient!
Intense pulsed light via Limelight is safe, non-invasive, has minimal side effects, and requires no recovery time. It is also gentler than laser treatments and can treat larger areas with each flash.
After your intense pulsed light treatment at our New Jersey office, you might notice a little redness that usually fades within a few hours and sometimes lasts just a few days. The treated pigmented spots may darken and rise slightly, which is a great sign that your skin is responding. Over the next week or two, these spots will naturally peel away, revealing clearer, brighter skin underneath. It’s like hitting the refresh button for your complexion, turning back the clock and saying goodbye to those stubborn dark patches!
The Limelight intense pulsed light treatment delivers long-lasting results—often lasting for years—though factors like sun exposure, aging, and genetics can influence how your skin holds up. To keep your skin looking clear and even, the team at South Jersey Skin Care & Laser Center suggests scheduling maintenance sessions every three to four months. Pair that with quality anti-aging products and daily sun protection, and you’re set for glowing skin all year round. Want to see the magic for yourself? To schedule your laser consult, book here.
Looking for more ways to refresh your skin? Alongside intense pulsed light, South Jersey Skin Care & Laser Center offers Laser Genesis—a laser-powered treatment that kickstarts collagen and tackles pesky fine lines and wrinkles. Want something a little different? Try microdermabrasion, which smooths and refreshes your skin with gentle exfoliation for that fresh, youthful look. Or go for a customized chemical peel designed to brighten your complexion, erase signs of aging, and boost collagen like a pro. Microneedling gradually stimulates your body’s collagen production to revitalize your skin. With so many awesome options, there’s a perfect glow-up waiting just for you!
Want to glow up with Limelight and IPL? Reach out to South Jersey Skin Care & Laser Center today! Give us a ring at (856) 810-9888 or snag your spot online—your skin will thank you!
*We are all different! Patient results may vary.