IPL photofacial in San Mateo, CA

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

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60 IPL photofacial Providers Near San Mateo

Spas in San Mateo 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
The Allura Skin and Laser Center storefront at 280 Baldwin Avenue in San Mateo⊞ 6 photos
San Mateo · 280 Baldwin Ave · 0.5 mi

Carie Chui, M.D.

4.9 (87 Google reviews)
Clear + BrilliantCoolSculpting

Dr. Chui is a Board-certified dermatologist whose career in this field began with a medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Texas, where she participated in skin cancer research. That experience piqued a keen interest in…

2
Allura Skin & Laser Center, A Golden State Dermatology Affiliate⊞ 5 photos
San Mateo · 280 Baldwin Ave · 0.5 mi

Allura Skin & Laser Center, A Golden State Dermatology Affiliate

4.8 (706 Google reviews)
Candela GentleMax ProClear + Brilliant

Located in San Mateo, CA, Allura Skin & Laser Center, A Golden State Dermatology Affiliate, is the premier destination for top-notch skin cancer treatment and medical dermatology services. Our expert team specializes in advanced…

LGBTQ+ friendly
3
Life AcuMed Spa⊞ 6 photos
San Mateo · 146 W 25th Ave · 1.4 mi

Life AcuMed Spa

5.0 (14 Google reviews)
DiamondGlowSecret RF

A premier med spa that incorporates Traditional Chinese Medicine, offering acupuncture services, esthetician and facials, and body contouring, to help maintain beauty and balance, inside and out.

Women-ownedOnline bookingLGBTQ+ friendly
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4
Ascend Medical Spa
San Mateo · 1941 O'Farrell St Ste 103 · 1.0 mi

Ascend Medical Spa

5.0 (11 Google reviews)
LumenisMorpheus8

Ascend Medical Spa offers top-notch Botox and dermal filler treatments. Discover the perfect blend of science and aesthetics as our skilled professional help you achieve a youthful and vibrant apperance.

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DSC08008.JPG⊞ 6 photos
San Mateo · 100 S Ellsworth Ave Ste 806 · 0.5 mi

LuminaSkin Med Spa

4.7 (125 Google reviews)
Clear + BrilliantCoolSculpting

LuminaSkin Medical Spa – San Mateo, CA Founded in 2007, LuminaSkin is a trusted medical spa in downtown San Mateo specializing in advanced skin and body treatments. Our licensed medical professionals offer personalized care with…

Online booking
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6
Best Medical Spa in San Mateo and San Francisco — MD Laser and Cosmetics
San Mateo · 448 N San Mateo Dr · 1.1 mi

MD Laser and Cosmetics

4.7 (99 Google reviews)

MD Laser and Cosmetics is a physician-led medical spa in San Mateo, founded by Dr. Susan Lin, M.D. Since 2006, we deliver natural-looking, results-driven aesthetic care: Botox and Dysport, dermal fillers, laser hair removal, IPL…

Women-ownedVeteran-ownedOnline booking
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7
RadiantilyK Aesthetic-San Mateo⊞ 6 photos
San Mateo · Inside hot yoga studio · 0.6 mi

RadiantilyK Aesthetic-San Mateo

5.0 (4 Google reviews)
Ultherapy

RadiantilyK Aesthetic-San Mateo is a medical spa in San Mateo, CA offering Botox, dermal fillers, microneedling, skin rejuvenation, and personalized facial aesthetic treatments. We provide consultations and customized treatment plans…

Women-ownedBlack-ownedOnline booking
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8
Nura Integrative Health⊞ 6 photos
San Mateo · 11 24th Ave · 1.4 mi

Nura Integrative Health

4.7 (14 Google reviews)
Candela GentleMax ProSciton BBL

Since 2006, Nura Integrative Health has offered medical spa services to the San Mateo area. Located at 11 24th Avenue, Nura takes an integrative approach to beauty and wellness. Their team of professionals provides a range of services…

Women-owned
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10
Bruce L. Maltz, MD⊞ 5 photos
San Mateo · 280 Baldwin Ave · 0.5 mi

Bruce L. Maltz, MD

4.4 (28 Google reviews)
Candela GentleMax ProClear + Brilliant

Your youthfulness is reflected in the health of your skin. With proper skin care treatments from dermatologist Dr. Bruce Maltz, you can look and feel young irrespective of your age. Dr. Maltz is one of the best, certified…

More IPL photofacial Providers Near San Mateo

Sorted by rating × reviews · distance from central San Mateo
#Med spaRatingDistancePrice posted
11MorningGlow MedSpa—0.8 mi—
12Timeless Aesthetics & Longevity Lounge—0.9 mi—
13NanoTam Med Spa, Inc 5.0 (164)7.0 mi—
14Upkey Aesthetics LLC 5.0 (119)10.6 mi—
15Graw Beauty | Grace Graw, MD 5.0 (105)12.8 mi—
16Peninsula Med Spa 5.0 (82)5.1 mi—
17Premier Aesthetic Dermatology 4.9 (149)4.8 mi—
18SkinSpirit Burlingame 4.9 (111)1.8 mi—
19Palo Alto Laser & Skin Care 4.9 (103)11.8 mi—
20Medical Aesthetics of Menlo Park 4.9 (81)10.6 mi—
21LiftMX Medical Aesthetics 5.0 (33)3.7 mi—
22LuminaSkin - Burlingame 5.0 (32)2.9 mi—
23Rejuvenate Wellness Spa 4.9 (69)14.4 mi—
24Ivy En Rose Medical Spa 4.9 (63)14.6 mi—
25Lappost Aesthetique 5.0 (26)14.6 mi—
26Skinlastiq 4.8 (105)4.1 mi—
27Entre Nous Aesthetics 4.8 (79)10.7 mi—
28Flawless M.D. 5.0 (14)11.3 mi—
29Daryl K. Hoffman, M.D. 5.0 (12)12.2 mi—
30Total Glow Wellness | MD 4.8 (43)9.9 mi—
31Esthetique MD 5.0 (9)3.2 mi—
32LaserAway San Carlos 4.7 (238)5.1 mi—
33AwakenMD 5.0 (7)12.3 mi—
34Serenity Aesthetics & Wellness 4.7 (162)3.9 mi—
35Skinpedia South San Francisco 4.8 (19)8.5 mi—
36SkinSpirit Noe Valley 4.7 (135)14.5 mi—
37L&P Aesthetics - Palo Alto 4.7 (123)12.3 mi—
38Premier Plastic Surgery 5.0 (6)13.1 mi—
39Silicon Valley Aesthetic Dermatology 5.0 (4)3.1 mi—
40Peter K. Davis, MD 4.7 (26)13.0 mi—
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From Google reviews

What San Mateo Patients Mention Most

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

Professional staff113Allura Skin & Laser Center, A Golden State Dermatology Affiliate
Knowledgeable doctor68Allura Skin & Laser Center, A Golden State Dermatology Affiliate
Thoroughness52Allura Skin & Laser Center, A Golden State Dermatology Affiliate
Friendly staff14Carie Chui, M.D.
Laser hair removal12LuminaSkin Med Spa
Bedside manner9Allura Skin & Laser Center, A Golden State Dermatology Affiliate
Acupuncture9Life AcuMed Spa
Thorough doctor8Allura Skin & Laser Center, A Golden State Dermatology Affiliate
Caring doctor7Carie Chui, M.D.
Professional nurses7LuminaSkin Med Spa
Credentials

Who Does It in San Mateo

Roles named on the websites of the top 10 spas (7 of them list their team).

Physician (MD or DO)4 of 7
Nurse practitioner (NP)3 of 7
Physician assistant (PA)3 of 7
Registered nurse (RN)4 of 7
Licensed esthetician4 of 7
Devices

Devices San Mateo Spas Name

Named by 51 of the 60 spas we checked.

DeviceSpas
Sciton BBL28
CoolSculpting25
Ultherapy23
Morpheus817
Sciton Halo17
Emsculpt15
Clear + Brilliant14
DiamondGlow12

IPL photofacial Near San Mateo by the Numbers

60spas list IPL photofacial within 15 miles
35%of the 170 med spas within 15 miles
4.82average Google rating of those spas (54 rated)

Within a 15-mile drive of San Mateo, 60 med spas name IPL photofacial, which is 35% of the spas in that radius.

The 54 rated spas offering it average 4.82 stars, with 36 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 Mateo: Common Questions

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

Carie Chui, M.D. ranks first on our list, with a 4.9 rating from 87 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 Mateo?

We list 60 within about 15 miles of San Mateo, based on each spa's Google profile and website.

Are IPL photofacial providers near San Mateo well rated?

The 54 rated spas within 15 miles that list IPL photofacial average 4.82 out of 5 on Google, and 36 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 Mateo med spas use?

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

The most common are Sciton BBL (28), CoolSculpting (25), Ultherapy (23).

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