IPL photorejuvenation
Pulsed light targets what causes pigmentation and redness: sun spots, broken capillaries, an uneven complexio…
- Personalised assessment
- Protocol explained
- Follow-up at the institute
How can I get rid of my dark spots in Nice?
Sun spots, pregnancy mask, age spots on the face, upper chest or hands: pigmentation marks come from melanin that is overproduced and unevenly distributed. To clear them for the long term, a single technology is generally not enough — they need to be tackled with light AND gentle chemistry.
Our anti-pigmentation protocol combines IPL photorejuvenation, whose pulsed light is absorbed by melanin (the spot darkens for a few days, then flakes off and lightens), depigmenting peels adapted to your skin phototype, and LED photobiomodulation to regulate and soothe. On stubborn spots, nano-needling drives brightening actives deep into the skin.
Two non-negotiable rules: the course is scheduled outside periods of strong sunshine (ideally from October to April) and goes hand in hand with strict sun protection — without it, the spots come back. Mapping of your spots, skin phototype and schedule: everything is decided at the free skin assessment (prices per session, see also the Anti-Pigmentation package).
The aesthetic assessment comes first
Not all spots are treated the same way: the assessment identifies sun spots, pigmentation marks or pregnancy mask, and evaluates your skin phototype and your sun exposure over the coming weeks — an anti-pigmentation protocol is never started just before a summer on the beach.
How we work
Day 1 — pigmentation assessment + first intense pulsed light session
After your spots have been mapped, IPL targets the pigment: melanin absorbs the light, and the spot darkens for a few days before flaking off.
Weeks 2 to 5 — glycolic acid nano-needling, then a dedicated anti-pigmentation peel, 2–3 weeks apart
Nano-needling drives in depigmenting actives (glycolic, kojic and lactic acids) that slow down melanin production; the peel exfoliates pigment that has already been deposited. One treats the cause, the other the mark — it is this pairing that prevents recurrence.
Week 6 — second IPL pass
Resistant spots receive a second flash, set according to how they reacted to the first.
Weeks 7 to 12 — the needling + peel pairing is repeated
Two to three more appointments, always followed by LED, until the tone is even. Around 7 appointments in total over 3 and a half months.
After each session — LED + mandatory sunscreen
Photobiomodulation soothes the treated skin; daily SPF50 sunscreen is non-negotiable throughout the protocol, otherwise the spots come back.
Month 4 — check-up and locking in the results
Side-by-side photos; we give you an anti-melanin maintenance routine, because a one-off peel ‘every now and then’ is almost useless if the cause is not treated.
Who it's for, and when to avoid it
No IPL or peel on tanned skin or in the 4 weeks before significant sun exposure; any photosensitising medication must be mentioned at the assessment. Daily sunscreen is required throughout the protocol.
This is an aesthetic comfort treatment: it does not constitute a medical procedure, a diagnosis or a therapeutic treatment.
Possibilities and limits
What we do not promise.
Active hormonal pregnancy mask recurs for as long as the hormonal cause persists: we fade it, but we do not promise it will disappear for good. Any suspicious spot (raised, with irregular edges, or changing) is referred to a dermatologist before any treatment.
Price
This protocol in practice
- Dark spots Free assessment with no obligation — quote given before any session Typical protocol: around 7 appointments over 3 and a half months (2 IPL, 3 needling and 2 peel sessions, LED included) — each session at the treatment's listed price, quote given at the assessment. The Anti-Pigmentation package bundles the sequence at a course price.
Technologies used
The treatments that make up this protocol
Chemical peels
From gentle peels to PRX-T33, the strength is chosen after examining the skin — never the other way round.
LED photobiomodulation
Red, blue, infrared: each wavelength has its own target. Calming redness, drying out acne, kick-starting repa…
Nano-needling
Nano-tips open temporary channels in the epidermis without breaking the skin: active ingredients penetrate, t…
Anti-Pigmentation package
Sun spots, pigmentation marks, pregnancy mask: intense pulsed light, depigmenting peels and glycolic acid nan…
Frequently asked questions
Why do my spots darken after IPL?
It is a sign that the light has properly targeted the melanin: the spot darkens for 3 to 7 days, then flakes off and lightens. This is the normal, expected course of the treatment.
Can dark spots be treated in summer?
Not with IPL sessions or active peels: the risk of pigment rebound is too high. We schedule the course from October to April and prepare your skin over the summer.
Is pregnancy mask treated in the same way as sun spots?
No — melasma is hormonal and more likely to recur: it calls for gentler, more gradual protocols and rigorous maintenance. The assessment makes the distinction before any treatment.
How many sessions does it take to achieve an even complexion?
Generally 3 to 5 IPL sessions one month apart, interspersed with peels. The exact number depends on how widespread and how old the spots are — the quote given at the assessment specifies it.
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Treatments involved
- IPL photorejuvenation in Nice45 minutes
- Chemical peels in Nice30 to 60 minutes
- LED photobiomodulation in Nice20 minutes
- Nano-needling in Nice45 to 60 minutes
- Anti-Pigmentation package in Nice7 appointments spread over 3½ months
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