What Is IPL?
When you struggle with how your complexion looks because of sun damage or dark spots, Capstone Vision & Aesthetics can perform a skin analysis at our Auburn Hills, MI office to determine if you'll benefit from intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy. An IPL photofacial is a rejuvenating skin treatment for adult women and men with hyperpigmentation problems on their face and neck. IPL may not be an invasive procedure, but it can be very effective and create great outcomes. Aesthetic specialist Dr. Leslie Emmert-Buck sends intense pulses of light that warm the skin cells to start the natural regeneration process and increase collagen production. In time, you should see a healthier layer with an improved tone and fewer dark spots. Although IPL is a noninvasive process, it can be highly effective and produce radiant results for your skin. Our Auburn Hills, MI team uses the Alma Harmony® XL PRO laser to perform IPL photofacials and can provide a skin examination to determine if this service can help you reach your skin goals.
How Does IPL Work?
IPL is completed at our Auburn Hills, MI office in about 20 – 30 minutes in one of our treatment rooms if no other treatments are performed. To start the process, your technician will wash and dry your skin before covering your eyes with goggles. The photofacial is administered using a handheld device that passes over the skin while emitting pulses of light energy. While most patients will feel mild discomfort throughout the IPL, it's usually tolerable given the fast treatment time.
What Are the Benefits of IPL?
IPL photofacials are known at Capstone Vision & Aesthetics for their transforming benefits. A few of the advantages that our Auburn Hills, MI individuals obtain from their IPL photofacials are:
- Revitalized, enhanced skin appearance
- Enhanced skin tone and texture
- Neutralizing of pigmentation and dark spots
- A calming, spa-like procedure that boosts skin radiance

A Radiant Glow
Even if you didn't worry much about your skin's health when you were young, you now may be interested in procedures that improve your skin. We invite you to find out more about IPL photofacial treatments by contacting our Auburn Hills, MI office and scheduling a skin examination with Dr. Leslie Emmert-Buck. With IPL photofacial treatments at Capstone Vision & Aesthetics, we can reach the deeper layers of your skin to help bring back a radiant glow and a healthy complexion.
Effectively diminishes the appearance of sunspots, age spots, and uneven pigmentation for a more even skin tone.
Targets redness and broken capillaries, reducing the visibility of conditions like rosacea and flushing.
Experience significant improvements in skin quality without the need for invasive procedures or lengthy recovery periods.
Frequently Asked Questions
IPL is effective for addressing sun damage, pigmentation issues, redness, visible veins, and signs of aging such as fine lines and wrinkles.
Most patients describe the sensation as mild and tolerable, similar to a rubber band snapping against the skin. Numbing creams can be used if necessary.
The number of sessions depends on your specific skin concerns, but most individuals see noticeable results after 3–5 treatments spaced a few weeks apart.
While IPL is effective for many skin types, it is not suitable for all. A consultation is necessary to determine if IPL is the right choice for your skin.


A Radiant Glow
Even if you didn't worry much about your skin's health when you were young, you now may be interested in procedures that improve your skin. We invite you to find out more about IPL photofacial treatments by contacting our Auburn Hills, MI office and scheduling a skin examination with Dr. Leslie Emmert-Buck. With IPL photofacial treatments at Capstone Vision & Aesthetics, we can reach the deeper layers of your skin to help bring back a radiant glow and a healthy complexion.