Can IPL Fix Sun Damage Permanently? The Honest Answer
If you are noticing new freckles, brown spots, or redness after years in the sun, you are not alone. Sun damage is one of the most common concerns we treat at Core Aesthetic, and IPL is one of the most effective ways to reverse it. But is it permanent? Let’s break it down clearly and realistically.
How IPL Treats Sun Damage
IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) uses controlled pulses of light that target pigment and redness in the skin. The energy absorbs into sunspots, freckles, and visible blood vessels, gradually breaking them down so your body can clear them away over the next one to two weeks.
Most patients see smoother, brighter, more even skin after a short series of treatments. A bonus benefit is collagen stimulation, which supports firmer, healthier-looking skin over time.
So, Are the Results Permanent?
IPL removes existing sun damage. It does not stop new pigment from forming in the future. Think of it like erasing old stains — the canvas is clear, but it still needs protection moving forward.
If you protect your skin with daily sunscreen, hats, and antioxidants, results can last a long time. If you continue to get unprotected sun exposure, new spots can appear over time because UV exposure triggers pigment formation.
Honest takeaway: IPL resets damage already there. Protecting your skin keeps it clearer longer.
The Smart Routine: Correct + Maintain
At Core Aesthetic, we use a two-phase approach:
Correction phase: A short series of Lumecca IPL sessions to clear pigment and redness.
Maintenance phase: One to two touch-up treatments per year and consistent sun protection to prevent pigment from returning.
This plan helps keep skin bright, even, and youthful year-round.
Safety and Skin Tones
IPL works best for fair to medium skin tones. For deeper skin tones, we evaluate alternative laser options to avoid post-inflammatory pigmentation. We assess every skin type and review sun exposure, medications, and skincare to ensure treatment safety.
Your Clear-Skin Plan Starts Here
IPL is one of the safest and most reliable options for reversing visible sun damage when performed in a physician-supervised medical setting.
Do not just fade spots — reset your skin and protect the investment.
