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How IPL Acne Treatment Works
The treatment delivers two wavelengths at once. Blue light targets the bacteria responsible for acne, destroying it within the follicle. Red light penetrates deeper to calm the inflammation that makes lesions red, swollen and painful, and to support faster healing.
Treating cause and symptom together is what separates this from a treatment that only calms redness. A real-time cooling system protects the surface of the skin throughout.
Who IPL Acne Treatment Is For
This suits patients who:
- Have active inflammatory acne
- Want to avoid or reduce reliance on oral medication
- Cannot tolerate topical acne treatments
- Have acne on the back or chest as well as the face
It works on active breakouts. Existing acne scarring needs a resurfacing treatment such as microneedling or NanoFractional RF.
What to Expect
Treatment takes 20 to 30 minutes. You will wear protective eyewear. Each pulse feels like a quick warm snap, softened by the cooling system.
Skin is slightly pink immediately afterward and settles quickly.
Aftercare
Redness resolves within a few hours. Use gentle cleansing and sun protection, and avoid harsh actives for a day.
A series is required, typically spaced a few weeks apart, with improvement building across the course.
Session Length
20 to 30 minutes
Downtime
20 to 30 minutes
Session Count
A series spaced a few weeks apart
Results Timeline
Building across the treatment series
Results Duration
Maintained with periodic treatment and a skin care routine
Device or Brand
Venus Versa Pro IPL with SmartPulse
FDA Status
FDA cleared multi-application aesthetic device
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this clear my acne completely?
It reduces bacteria and inflammation and improves active breakouts for many patients, but acne has multiple drivers. Your provider will discuss whether IPL alone or a combined approach fits your case.
Will it help my acne scars?
No. IPL treats active acne. Scarring needs a resurfacing treatment such as microneedling or NanoFractional RF resurfacing.
How many sessions will I need?
A series spaced a few weeks apart, with the number depending on severity.
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Dr. Todd A. Besnoff, MD
Medical Director
Top Doctor in Tampa Bay
Dr. Besnoff has been referred to as one of the Top Doctors in Tampa Bay (as seen in the recent Tampa Bay Magazine Top Doctors issue) and Top 100 Aesthetic Provider in America! Dr. Besnoff has assisted and/or performed hundreds of thousands of surgical procedures since 1995 in specialties such as plastic surgery, gynecology, tissue donation and life-saving emergency treatments. In fact, Ultimate Image has been known to have performed more BOTOX® / Dysport® treatments in Tampa Bay than any other provider.