IPL Photofacial & Laser Hair Removal

Ivy En Rose offers IPL photofacial treatments for sunspots, rosacea, broken capillaries, and hyperpigmentation, alongside laser hair removal for face and body areas including underarms, bikini, legs, arms, back, and chest. Both services are performed under physician supervision in a boutique West Portal setting with sessions ranging from 15 to 60 minutes depending on treatment area.

Light-based aesthetic treatments at Ivy En Rose Medical Spa in San Francisco encompass two distinct modalities: intense pulsed light (IPL) photofacials for pigmentation and vascular concerns, and laser hair removal for permanent follicle reduction across a comprehensive range of body sites. IPL photofacial treatments use broad-spectrum light pulses to target chromophores in the skin — primarily melanin in sunspots and freckles, and oxyhemoglobin in broken capillaries and rosacea. The result is a gradual clearing of uneven skin tone, redness, and pigmentation irregularities with minimal downtime compared to ablative laser options. IPL suits San Francisco patients with sun damage accumulated from outdoor activities, as well as those with persistent facial flushing or visible vessels. Protocol and pricing are determined at consultation based on Fitzpatrick skin type, pigmentation depth, and treatment area. Laser hair removal at Ivy En Rose covers an extensive list of treatment zones: upper lip, chin, sideburns, full face, underarms, bikini, Brazilian, lower legs, full legs, arms, back, shoulders, chest, abdomen, neck, and jawline. Session duration ranges from 15 minutes for small facial areas to 60 minutes for larger body surfaces. A typical course of six to eight sessions is recommended to address follicles across multiple growth cycles. The physician-supervised environment provides an additional safety layer compared to standalone laser studios, particularly for patients with darker skin tones or those on medications that affect photosensitivity. Both IPL and laser hair removal are available to West Portal locals and patients travelling from across the Bay Area, including Inner Sunset, Noe Valley, Glen Park, and Marin County. The clinic's intentionally limited daily schedule ensures thorough treatment time rather than back-to-back high-volume sessions.