Treatments / Laser & light

IPL photofacial

Intense pulsed light that targets brown spots and visible redness for clearer, even skin.

Duration

45 min

Quick and comfortable

Downtime

1–2 days

Spots darken, then flake

Results

1–2 weeks

Improves over 12 weeks

Lasts

6–12 months

With daily SPF

Best as

A course of 2–4

Spaced 4 weeks apart

From

$400

Members $340

Overview

Clearer, more even skin

IPL light is absorbed by pigment and redness, breaking it up so it fades. It is ideal for sun spots, broken capillaries and rosacea flushing.

Sun spots

Redness

Rosacea

Broken capillaries

How it works

Your 45 minutes, step by step

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01 Consult

10 min

We check skin type and set the filter.

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02 Prep

5 min

Cooling gel and eye protection.

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03 Light pulses

20 min

Warm flashes across each area.

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04 Calm & protect

10 min

Soothing balm and SPF.

What to expect

Before, during and after

Before

Avoid sun and self-tan for 2 weeks. Pause retinol for 5 days.

On the day

Cooling and numbing first. You'll feel warmth and a light snap.

Next 48 hours

Expect some redness. Keep skin cool, clean and protected.

Week 2 onwards

Skin renews over the following weeks. SPF every day.

Aftercare

Keep the glow longer

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SPF 50 daily, even indoors

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No heat, saunas or hot yoga for 3 days

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Use only gentle, fragrance-free products

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Let any flaking come away on its own

Who treats you

Laser-certified doctors only

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Dr. Elena Varga

Medical director · 15 years

Elena is a board-certified dermatologist and founded Aurel in 2011. She writes every laser and collagen plan herself.

From

$400

/ session

Members $340

Duration

45 min

Downtime

1–2 days

Studios

Beverly Hills · Santa Monica

Next available

Tue 21

10:30 · 14:00 · 17:15

Wed 22

09:00 · 12:30

Thu 23

11:00 · 15:45

Results

Real results, same light

Photographed in the same light at week 0 and week 12.

After · Week 12

Before

After

Case · Redness and sun spots

“My skin finally looks even without foundation.”

Helen, 49 · 3 sessions

−55%

Redness

−45%

Sun spots

8 wk

To full result

FAQ

Before you book

Is laser safe for my skin tone?

How much downtime is there?

When will I see results?

Can I do it in summer?

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See you soon.

Doctor-led skin care in Beverly Hills and Santa Monica. Your first consultation is on us.

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Doctor-led aesthetics in Beverly Hills and Santa Monica.

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