- Mon to Fri: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- info@yorkderm.ca
- 245 West Beaver Creek Rd., Unit 2, Richmond Hill
Looking for IPL treatment in Richmond Hill? Broad-spectrum light evens out sun spots, redness and uneven tone with little downtime.
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) uses flashes of filtered light that are absorbed by pigment and by the red in small blood vessels. The targeted spots are broken down and cleared by the body, so skin looks more even.
IPL is gentle on the surface, which makes it a good choice for the face, neck, chest and hands when you want improvement without peeling.
IPL is one of our most versatile cosmetic treatments. It is central to sun damage and pigmentation and rosacea and redness plans. For texture with no downtime, pair it with Laser Genesis; for deeper damage, consider CO2 laser.
Brown spots and age spots from sun exposure.
Including redness from rosacea.
Small visible vessels on the face.
Blotchy skin on the face, neck, chest and hands.
Each session takes about 20–30 minutes, and treated spots fade over the following one to two weeks.
Your eyes are covered and a cool gel is applied.
The handpiece delivers light pulses across the area.
Over 1–2 weeks pigment darkens and flakes away.
Your IPL plan is set by a dermatology clinic that checks your skin before any light is used. Meet our team →
We examine spots before treating, so nothing concerning is lasered.
We confirm IPL suits your skin tone before starting.
Rosacea is managed medically and cosmetically in one clinic.
We set the number of sessions and spacing up front.
Who it suits, how to prepare, what happens on the day and how results develop.
A good fit if:
Talk to us first if:
Each pulse feels like a rubber band snap with a flash of light. Treatment takes about 20–30 minutes.
Most patients see clearer, more even skin after each session, with the best results after a series of 3 to 5. Sun protection and yearly touch-ups help keep results.
We go through the risks for your skin type at your consultation.
IPL is priced per session based on the area (face, neck, chest or hands). Most people need a series of 3 to 5 sessions, and package pricing may be available.
What affects the price:
Cosmetic treatments are not covered by OHIP. Pricing is discussed at your consultation and is not given over the phone; you receive a written plan and quote before any treatment is booked.
Typical ranges; your plan sets yours.
| Feature | IPL | Laser Genesis / Green Genesis |
|---|---|---|
| Targets | Pigment and redness | Texture (Genesis), vessels (Green) |
| Downtime | Little; spots flake | None |
| Sessions | 3–5 | 4–6 |
| Best for | Sun spots, redness | Texture, rosacea, fine lines |
Patients come to York Dermatology for IPL from Richmond Hill, Markham, Vaughan, Thornhill, Aurora, Newmarket and across York Region. Our clinic at 245 West Beaver Creek Rd., Unit 2, Richmond Hill, is a short drive from Highway 404 and Highway 7. Contact us or book online to arrange your consultation.
Gentle, no-downtime laser treatments for smoother texture, fewer fine lines and calmer redness.
Fade sun spots and even out your skin tone with IPL, laser and chemical peels, plus a plan to protect results.
IPL and vascular laser to calm redness and clear broken capillaries, alongside medical rosacea care.
Still have a question? Call us at (905) 883-7997, Monday to Friday, or see all cosmetic treatments.
Most patients need 3 to 5 sessions about four weeks apart.
There is little to no downtime, and most people return to their day straight away. Skin may be pink for a few hours, and brown spots darken and flake away over 1 to 2 weeks.
IPL can help reduce the redness, flushing and visible vessels of rosacea. It works best alongside medical rosacea care, which we provide in the same clinic.
IPL is best suited to lighter to medium skin. On darker or tanned skin the risk of pigment change is higher, so we may suggest another option. We confirm suitability at your consultation.
No. A laser uses a single wavelength of light, while IPL uses a broad spectrum of filtered light that can target both pigment and redness. We recommend the option that suits your skin and concern.
IPL is priced per session based on the area treated, and most people need a series. We confirm pricing at your consultation and give you a written plan and quote before treatment. Cosmetic treatments are not covered by OHIP.
Fall and winter are often preferred because there is less sun exposure. Whatever the season, you need to avoid tanning for 4 weeks before treatment and use daily sunscreen afterwards.
IPL can lighten freckles, sun spots and age spots, though new spots can form with sun exposure. Daily sunscreen and yearly touch-ups help keep results.
IPL is mainly used for pigment and redness. It may help fade red marks left after acne; scarring itself is treated through our acne scar treatment plans.
IPL is usually not the first choice for melasma, because heat-based treatments can make it worse. We assess your pigmentation at your consultation and recommend a safer approach if needed.
We’ll assess your skin and give you a written plan and quote. Cosmetic treatments are not covered by OHIP.
York Dermatology Clinic & RC
245 West Beaver Creek Rd., Unit 2
Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 1L1
Phone: (905) 883-7997
Fax: (905) 883-7994
Monday – Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
