Light Blast is a gentle, noninvasive skin treatment that delivers controlled pulses of light to the surface layers of the skin. Pigment in sunspots and the tiny vessels behind redness absorb that energy, which breaks the irregularities down so your body can clear them naturally over the following days, revealing a clearer, more even complexion.
It helps fade sunspots and age spots, calm facial redness and broken capillaries, and brighten dull or uneven tone. At our Merrick clinic, your provider evaluates your skin type and concerns first, then adjusts the settings and treatment areas to match, often building a short series or pairing Light Blast with other treatments in your skincare plan.
- Treatment time
- About 20 to 30 minutes
- Downtime
- Little to none
- Results
- Gradual over about a week
- Sessions
- Often a series, by plan
Benefits of Light Blast
Faded Sunspots
Targets sunspots and age spots so they darken briefly, then flake away
Calmer Redness
Reduces the look of flushing and broken capillaries across the face
Brighter Tone
Restores clarity and radiance to dull, uneven skin
No Required Downtime
Return to work and your daily plans right after your session
Gentle Sensation
Most people feel brief warmth or a light snapping sensation
Builds With Each Visit
A short series compounds results for clearer skin over time
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Our provider will help you choose the right treatment for your goals.
Light Blast may be beneficial for individuals who:
Have sunspots, age spots or uneven pigment- Notice facial redness or broken capillaries
- Want brighter skin without an intensive procedure
- Prefer treatments with no required downtime
- Want to address early signs of sun damage
- Are building a long term skincare routine
- Are not currently tanned or using self tanner
Ready for Clearer Skin?
Book a skin consultation to see whether Light Blast can brighten your tone and fade the spots that bother you most.
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Questions About Light Blast
Does Light Blast hurt?
Most people describe a quick snap or a flash of warmth with each pulse, similar to a rubber band tap. Sessions are brief, and your provider can adjust settings for comfort. Any warmth or pinkness afterward usually fades within a few hours.
Why do my spots look darker after treatment?
That is an expected sign the light was absorbed. Treated pigment often turns darker, like coffee grounds, before it gradually flakes away over about a week. Let it shed on its own rather than scrubbing, and keep the area protected from the sun.
How many Light Blast sessions will I need?
Some patients see a visible difference after one visit, but a short series spaced several weeks apart is often recommended for deeper pigment or persistent redness. Your provider will suggest a plan based on how your skin responds after the first session.
Can Light Blast be combined with other treatments?
Yes. It is often part of a broader skincare plan, alongside treatments that address texture or firmness. Your provider will sequence each step so your skin has time to recover, and may recommend Light Blast periodically to help maintain an even tone.
What to Expect
We start by examining your skin and confirming that Light Blast suits your tone and goals; recent tanning may mean waiting. Protective eyewear goes on, a cooling gel may be applied, and the handpiece delivers quick pulses over each area. Mild pinkness, like a light sunburn, usually fades within hours. Treated spots can look darker before they flake off over about a week. Daily sunscreen protects your results, and your provider will space any further sessions.