Pain level
Mild
A brief snap and warmth under a cooled contact tip.
Recovery
1 to 2 weeks
Pink for a day. Spots darken, then flake off over 7 to 14 days.
Sessions
3
Spaced 4 weeks apart. The 3-Pack includes a recovery kit.
Results
Build over the series
Clearer, more even tone that holds with sunscreen and a yearly touch-up.
Commonly treats
Sun spots, redness, rosacea, uneven tone
Face, neck, chest, hands, and forearms.
Individual responses vary. Results are not guaranteed.
Quick Answer
An IPL photofacial at Banyan & Bamboo in South Austin (3005 S Lamar Blvd #D-112, 78704) uses the Rohrer Spectrum IPL handpiece with four interchangeable filters to treat sun spots, redness, rosacea flushing, and uneven tone in one session. Face and neck is $400, face, neck, and chest $500, and a targeted IPL spot treatment starts at $150. The standard plan is 3 sessions 4 weeks apart; the 3-Pack saves 15 percent and includes a post-procedure recovery kit. Consultations are complimentary and open now; first appointments the week of November 2, 2026 begin under Medical Director Dr. David L. Sneed, DO.
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What you notice
Brown spots on the cheeks, chest, and hands that get darker every summer and never fully fade.
What the treatment does
The pigment filters target brown pigment, which darkens, lifts, and flakes away over one to two weeks.
Face and neck, face with chest, or a spot treatment for hands and forearms.
What you notice
Cheeks and nose that flush easily, or a background redness makeup never quite covers.
What the treatment does
The shorter filters reach the small vessels under the surface and calm the diffuse redness between them.
Face and neck. For visible nose veins, see vascular laser treatment.
What you notice
Skin that looks blotchy in daylight and photographs, with no single spot to blame.
What the treatment does
IPL treats pigment and redness in the same pass, so the whole surface evens out rather than one spot at a time.
Face, neck, and chest treated as one continuous canvas.
What you notice
Age spots on the backs of the hands that give away the number no one guesses from your face.
What the treatment does
A targeted spot treatment clears individual lesions in one short visit, priced by area and pulse count.
IPL spot treatment, from $150.
Is It Right for You
An IPL photofacial is a good fit if you:
IPL works best on lighter to medium skin tones. At your consultation we match the handpiece and filter to your skin, and for darker tones we may recommend a different wavelength or treatment.
Two Problems, One Visit
The Science
IPL is not a laser. It delivers a broad band of light, and a filter chooses which part of that band reaches your skin. Four filters each favor a different target: redness and small vessels at the shorter end, brown pigment further up.
The light converts to heat inside the target. Pigment breaks up and rises to the surface, where it darkens and flakes off over one to two weeks. Small vessels close and fade over the following days. The skin around the target stays intact, which is why there's no real downtime.
Results build. Each session clears more, and your provider adjusts the filter and settings to what your skin shows. Three sessions, four weeks apart, is the plan for most people, with a yearly session to maintain.
Private treatment rooms · South Lamar
Treatment Plan
Three services, priced per session. The 3-Pack on either photofacial saves 15 percent and includes a complimentary post-procedure barrier repair and recovery kit.
Prices are per session and confirmed by your provider at your complimentary consultation. Text 737-321-8182 to book.
Cost
Face and neck is $400 per session, face, neck, and chest $500, and a spot treatment starts at $150. The 3-Pack saves 15 percent and includes a recovery kit. IPL is cosmetic, so it isn't covered by insurance or HSA accounts. Financing is available through PatientFi.
3-Pack: three sessions at 15 percent off, $1,020 for face and neck or $1,275 with chest, recovery kit included.
Split a laser series into monthly payments with PatientFi. Apply in minutes, with no effect on your credit score to check.
What to Expect
Step 1
A complimentary visit with your laser provider. We review your goals, skin, and health history, choose the handpiece and area, and you leave with a plan, a price, and a date.
Step 2
Keep the area out of the sun and skip self-tanner for 2 weeks before. Pause retinol, retinoids, and exfoliating acids for 5 days. Arrive with clean skin and no makeup on the treatment area.
Step 3
Eye shields on, cooling gel applied, and your provider works the area with the filter chosen for your skin. Each pulse is a brief snap of light and warmth.
Step 4
Pink for a day. Freckles and spots darken first, then flake over one to two weeks, which is normal and means it worked. Daily SPF 30 or higher. We take your after photos at about three weeks and book session two at four.
Safety and Skin Tone
IPL light is absorbed by pigment, and skin has pigment too. It works best on lighter to medium skin tones, where the contrast between the target and the surrounding skin is clear. At your consultation we assess your skin type and recent sun exposure, choose the filter and settings approved by Dr. Sneed for your skin, and treat a test spot before the first full session.
For darker skin tones, the Spectrum carries other wavelengths that may suit the same concern better, and your provider will say so plainly. Two weeks of sun avoidance before each session is the single biggest safety factor, so we'll ask about it every time.
Laser treatments at Banyan & Bamboo are performed by our laser-trained team, led by Brittany Cantu, AME, our lead laser provider and Laser Safety Officer with 20+ years of laser experience, under the supervision of Medical Director Dr. David L. Sneed, DO. Every laser plan starts with a complimentary consultation, and a good faith exam covers all of your treatments for the year.
FAQ
Consultations Open Now · South Austin
Consultations are open now, treatment booking opens October 26, and first appointments begin the week of November 2, 2026. Book a complimentary laser consultation online, or text 737-321-8182 and we'll find you a time. Call 512-890-1130 with questions. 3005 S Lamar Blvd Suite D-112, Austin TX 78704 · 512-890-1130
