IPL photofacial in San Francisco, CA

106 med spas offer IPL photofacial in and around San Francisco, compared by Google rating and who does the treatment. New to it? Read our IPL photofacial guide.

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106 IPL photofacial Providers Near San Francisco

Spas in San Francisco first, then nearby, each ranked by Google rating weighted by number of reviews. No spa paid to be on this page. How we rank

1
MOXI® Laser⊞ 6 photos
San Francisco · 4035 18th St · 1.7 mi

Elinea on 18th & Noe

5.0 (188 Google reviews)
Morpheus8Sciton BBL

Elinea is a modern, inclusive space where medical aesthetics meet technical innovation. Our goal is to be the premiere medical spa for Bay Area residents that are looking to enhance their confidence, appearance and well-being under the…

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2
ParlourRx⊞ 4 photos
San Francisco · 2030 Union St Suite 300C · 1.2 mi

ParlourRx

5.0 (127 Google reviews)
DiamondGlowSciton BBL

Located in the heart of San Francisco's Marina District, ParlourRx is a boutique medical spa dedicated to delivering refined and natural-looking aesthetic results. Opened in 2022, the practice combines the expertise of a seasoned team…

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Urban Allure Medical Spa⊞ 6 photos
San Francisco · 660 Market St #225 · 1.1 mi

Urban Allure Medical Spa

5.0 (88 Google reviews)
Candela GentleMax ProCoolSculpting

Discover the epitome of skincare excellence at Urban Allure Medical Spa, located at 230 California Street Suite 603, San Francisco. As a premier medical spa, we specialize in personalized aesthetic treatments with services including…

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4
Amit Arunkumar, MD⊞ 4 photos
San Francisco · 55 Francisco St Ste 705 · 1.8 mi

Amit Arunkumar, MD

5.0 (60 Google reviews)
LumenisMorpheus8

Dr. Amit Arunkumar is a double board-certified, UCSF Medical School educated, Columbia University instructed, and Park Avenue fellowship trained facial plastic & reconstructive surgeon. He trained one-on-one with the internationally…

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Hayes Valley Medical Esthetics – Hayes Valley⊞ 5 photos
San Francisco · 182 Gough St · 0.6 mi

Hayes Valley Medical Esthetics – Hayes Valley

4.9 (283 Google reviews)
Clear + BrilliantCoolSculpting

Voted Best Med Spa by SF Magazine, Hayes Valley Medical Esthetics (HVME) was founded in 2014 by Linda Behla, RN, and Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Yngvar A. Hvistendahl, MD. We offer boutique medical clinics in Downtown Larkspur,…

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Hayes Valley Medical Esthetics - Cow Hollow/Marina⊞ 5 photos
San Francisco · 3214 Fillmore St · 1.4 mi

Hayes Valley Medical Esthetics - Cow Hollow/Marina

4.9 (175 Google reviews)
Clear + BrilliantCoolSculpting

Founded in 2014 by Linda Behla, RN, and medically supervised by Yngvar A. Hvistendahl, MD, Hayes Valley Medical Esthetics offers boutique medical clinics in Downtown Larkspur, Marin and San Francisco’s Cow Hollow and Hayes Valley…

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Kaveri Karhade MD Dermatology⊞ 6 photos
San Francisco · 2100 Webster St #505 · 0.8 mi

Kaveri Karhade MD Dermatology

5.0 (45 Google reviews)
AviClearCoolSculpting

Dr. Kaveri Karhade, MD specializes in laser, medical, and cosmetic dermatology in San Francisco, CA. She is also the owner of Pacific Heights Dermatology. Her focus is on hair loss treatments, acne scars, facial rejuvenation with…

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A room with a bed , chair , and machine in it.⊞ 5 photos
San Francisco · 255 King St # A · 1.6 mi

REJUV Medical

4.9 (98 Google reviews)
SofwaveThermage

REJUV Medical, nestled in the heart of San Francisco, offers a comprehensive range of medical aesthetics, concierge medical services, and holistic treatments since its inception in August 2022. Our highly experienced providers are…

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Evan R. Ransom, MD, FACS⊞ 6 photos
San Francisco · 450 Sutter St #1212 · 0.9 mi

Evan R. Ransom, MD, FACS

4.9 (76 Google reviews)
Sciton BBL

Dr. Ransom is a double-board certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon. Services offered: Facial cosmetic and reconstructive surgery; laser services for the face and neck; cosmetic injectables; medical grade skin care.

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San Francisco · 1728 Union St #200 · 1.1 mi

Dermaplus Skin + Body

4.9 (75 Google reviews)
Laser Genesis

We offer a holistic and clinical approach to the health of your skin + body Dermaplus Skin + Body inc. has been providing beautiful skin to our clients since 2001. We are a medical skin boutique located on the ever charming Union Street…

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More IPL photofacial Providers Near San Francisco

Sorted by rating × reviews · distance from central San Francisco
#Med spaRatingDistancePrice posted
11Evergreen Aesthetics 4.9 (64)0.4 mi—
12Ivy En Rose Medical Spa 4.9 (63)4.1 mi—
13NursUrSkin 5.0 (27)0.9 mi—
14Premier Wellness & Aesthetics Center 5.0 (24)0.7 mi—
15Saelo 4.9 (47)1.1 mi—
16San Francisco Plastic Surgery & Laser Center: Dr. Usha Rajagopal 4.8 (245)0.5 mi—
17Recharge Medical 4.8 (182)0.6 mi—
18SkinSpirit Presidio Heights 4.8 (172)1.5 mi—
19City Laser Clinic 4.8 (168)0.9 mi—
20The Maas Clinic San Francisco 4.8 (142)0.8 mi—
21Karen M. Horton, MD 4.8 (128)0.8 mi—
22The G Spa San Francisco 4.8 (93)0.8 mi—
23Emily Sespaniak, NP 5.0 (16)0.8 mi—
24Aura Skin Spa 4.8 (84)1.3 mi—
25Joyful Brain & Medical Spa 5.0 (12)1.1 mi—
26The Block-Wheeler Clinic 5.0 (11)1.2 mi—
27LaserAway Union Square 4.7 (508)0.9 mi—
28California Center for Dermatologic Surgery: Ekama Carlson, MD 4.7 (141)0.8 mi—
29SkinSpirit Noe Valley 4.7 (135)2.2 mi—
30Deschamps-Braly Clinic 4.7 (112)0.8 mi—
31SF Aesthetics, Dr. Jeannie Tsai 4.8 (17)1.3 mi—
32Complete Wellness and Aesthetics 5.0 (6)0.4 mi—
33David W. Kim, MD 4.7 (72)1.8 mi—
34Bruhl Aesthetics 5.0 (4)1.0 mi—
35Jennifer Schaefer-Fick, FNP-C, CANS 5.0 (4)0.8 mi—
36NAKEDSKIN Aesthetics 5.0 (4)0.5 mi—
37Ageless Beauty Skin Clinic 5.0 (3)1.1 mi—
38Alyson Mititieri, Clinical Aesthetician and Medical Assistant 5.0 (3)2.2 mi—
39Saelo 5.0 (3)0.4 mi—
40The Appearance Care Center 4.7 (13)0.8 mi—
Showing 11–40 of 106
From Google reviews

What San Francisco Patients Mention Most

Topics Google pulls from the reviews of the top 10 spas above, counted by mentions.

Esthetician15Hayes Valley Medical Esthetics – Hayes Valley
Beautiful clinic13Elinea on 18th & Noe
Skincare routine11Elinea on 18th & Noe
Eye for aesthetics11ParlourRx
Laser hair removal11Urban Allure Medical Spa
Knowledgeable team11Hayes Valley Medical Esthetics - Cow Hollow/Marina
Skin care9Urban Allure Medical Spa
Skincare needs9Hayes Valley Medical Esthetics - Cow Hollow/Marina
Attentive listener9Kaveri Karhade MD Dermatology
New location8Hayes Valley Medical Esthetics - Cow Hollow/Marina
Credentials

Who Does It in San Francisco

Roles named on the websites of the top 10 spas (8 of them list their team).

Physician (MD or DO)6 of 8
Nurse practitioner (NP)5 of 8
Physician assistant (PA)2 of 8
Registered nurse (RN)5 of 8
Devices

Devices San Francisco Spas Name

Named by 49 of the 60 spas we checked.

DeviceSpas
CoolSculpting24
Sciton BBL19
Ultherapy19
Clear + Brilliant15
Morpheus814
Fraxel13
Emsculpt11
DiamondGlow9

IPL photofacial Near San Francisco by the Numbers

106spas list IPL photofacial within 15 miles
36%of the 291 med spas within 15 miles
4.78average Google rating of those spas (100 rated)

Within a 15-mile drive of San Francisco, 106 med spas name IPL photofacial, which is 36% of the spas in that radius.

The 100 rated spas offering it average 4.78 stars, with 69 at 4.8 or above.

How We Built This Page

Every number here comes from a spa's Google profile or its own website. Nothing is paid for.
Ranked by reviews, not ads. Google rating weighted by how many people left one.
Prices from each spa's own site. Copied from their websites, checked October 2026.
Devices and credentials only when named. If a spa doesn't say, we leave it blank.
Not phone-verified yet. Prices and staff change, so confirm when you book.
Frequently asked questions

IPL photofacial in San Francisco: Common Questions

What is the best-rated IPL photofacial provider in San Francisco?

Elinea on 18th & Noe ranks first on our list, with a 5.0 rating from 188 Google reviews.

We rank by star rating weighted by how many people left one, so a 5.0 from hundreds of patients beats a 5.0 from a handful.

How many med spas offer IPL photofacial near San Francisco?

We list 106 within about 15 miles of San Francisco, based on each spa's Google profile and website.

Are IPL photofacial providers near San Francisco well rated?

The 100 rated spas within 15 miles that list IPL photofacial average 4.78 out of 5 on Google, and 69 hold a 4.8 or higher.

We rank them by rating weighted by how many reviews each has.

What are the med spa rules in California?

Our California page sums up what state law and the licensing boards say about who may do med spa treatments, with a source for each rule.

Med spa rules in California

Which devices do San Francisco med spas use?

49 of the 60 spas we checked name a device on their website.

The most common are CoolSculpting (24), Sciton BBL (19), Ultherapy (19).

Ask any spa that doesn't say which device it uses.