Intense pulsed light (IPL) is a form of light based treatment to rejuvenate the skin and remove unwanted lesions. IPL treatments are generally well tolerated, and have minimal downtime relative to more aggressive laser-based treatments. Because IPL treatments are more gentle, however, they also require numerous sessions to achieve results similar to laser resurfacing. For patients who cannot accommodate then downtime associated with laser treatments, IPL may be an excellent option.