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Had IPL for Visible Blood Vessels. Unacceptable Results and Practitioner. - Palm Harbor, FL
ajapel spent $300 in Palm Harbor, FL Updated 15 days ago
I went to an mdspa in the Palm Harbor to receive IPL to get rid of my visible blood vessels on my cheeks in Mid November. I'm 37. Unfortunately, the PA did the area near my eyes as well though I didn't request it. I had swelling for about 7 days total, mostly around my eyes. I had a... Read more
Eh-not Convinced - New Jersey
lissylou spent $160 in New Jersey Created 22 days ago
I'm very concerned with damaging my face so this decision was not taken lightly, it was after much reading, research and continuous rosacea outbreaks that i even thought about doing this. i called them few times and they were actually rude on the phone believe it or not but i went on 2... Read more
Very Comfortable Experience, Now Have Permanent Damage.. - New York, NY
cveroleyva spent $1,400 in New York, NY Updated 1 month ago
Let me put this out there, I made it to 3 out of 4 ipl sessions. It was a very comfortable experience, no stinging, no burns, no rubber band snapping sensations, the office was great. Explained worse case scenario it may not work, best case scenario skin will look great. I browned on my sun... Read more
IPL Burns - Matachewan, ON
Leahan spent $1,600 in Matachewan Ontario Canada Updated 3 months ago
I decided to have a foto facial done to correct some sun damage I had. I just turned 40 and it was suggested I do the Triniti 3 in 1 series. (1) color correct) (2) firm face (3) matrix. The first treatment was horrible. I felt like I had hot curling iron burns on my face and forehead and had... Read more
IPL Burns Darker Skin - California
noipl spent $300 in CA Updated 3 months ago
In 2009, I went to this Dr. for treatment for melasma. Long story short, they recommended IPL. We conducted a test spot and it went well. The next appointment, I got cold feet and wanted just the melasma spots treated. She insisted I would be happier with the whole face. The pain was awful and I... Read more
Nervous What I May Wake Up to After my 1st IPL Today - Centennial, CO
maidendenver spent $250 in Centennial, CO Updated 3 months ago
It went ok. A few weeks ago the technician there put on 3 layers of chemical peel instead of the ONE that I was supposed to have gotten and as a result, I was housebound for days with redness/dryness/surface sores. It healed ok but I DID raise a bit of hell about being treated improperly and... Read more
IPL - Sciton BroadBand Light - Denver, CO
Valhalla_ spent $400 in Denver, Colorado Updated 4 months ago
My certified dermatologist performed this on me 2 days ago. It was difficult to research leading up to the procedure because he kept calling it IPL. However, based on some of the reviews, this can't be the same process, but I could not find anything called BBL (broadband light). I don't... Read more
IPL: Bad Idea. Really Bad - Pointe-Claire, QC
KikiLisa (RealFriend) spent $600 in Pointe-Claire, QC Updated 4 months ago
Who invented this "advanced technology"? If you want to look years older, have acne-prone skin and discover new wrinkles on your face everyday, then go right ahead and have this treatment. But seriously...save your skin and opt out. Everyone is clammoring for this thing and it's a... Read more
Severe Burns from IPL Laser!
I was burned spent $1,500 in Port Charlotte, FL Updated 4 months ago
2 years ago (8/08) I had IPL laser treatment to remove freckling on my chest at a "Medical Spa". The tech. apparently did NOT know what she was doing and I was severly burned. I now have (2 years later) underwent a Melanage peel, a TCA peel and some micro dermabrassion etc all in... Read more
Try IPL at Your Own Risk: It's Hit or Miss - London, ON
uwogrrl spent $99 in London, ON Created 5 months ago
Pros: ended up with good results at a good price Cons: the treatment caused 1st degree burns. I'm a 35 year old who has long been self-conscious about the redness and age spots on my chest/décolleté area. After years of contemplating IPL therapy to correct this, I... Read more
IPL Photofacial Treatment Burned My Face/Neck - Texas
dallas2011 spent $200 in Texas Created 6 months ago
Had IPL treatment 11/18/11 (purchased thru Groupon). Terrible burns about 1 inch long all over face and neck. One month later 95% gone on face, but the ones on neck are still there. Be very careful when considering this treatment. Read more
IPL and MicroLaser Peel 40 Microns on Face - Dallas, TX
SarahB. spent $150 in Dallas, TX Updated 7 months ago
Horrible. Ill never do the micro laser peel again. You'll need a few days to stay inside away from folks if u dont like stares. you'll look like a smoked tureky. PAin ! PAin Pain!!! I was even numbed b4hand! The actual treatment is not bad- but the 1st 2 hours after were so bad-... Read more
IPL for Hyperpigmentation and Melasma - Southfield, MI
DetroitGirl83 spent $180 in Southfield, MI Created 8 months ago
Purchased a Groupon for micro-fractional treatment at FACE in the Franklin Athletic Club in Michigan. Holly, the owner explained that the Groupon wouldn't work for my problem and let me use it for IPL. I had it done 5 days ago and immediately noticed coffee grind-like freckles. They are... Read more
IPL, Good Results when Combined with Daily Sunscreen - Sydney
Pl3ski spent $1,000 in Sydney, Australia Updated 9 months ago
Pros: good for clearing sun pigmentation on light skin people. Can be performed by well trained non-medical staff (so no extra fees). No down time (skin looks a bit dirty for a week but not really noticeable). Tends to even out skin texture as a side benefit. Safe and relatively painless. Cons:... Read more
Happy Patient - Santa Monica, CA
erikosantamonica spent $400 in Santa Monica, CA Updated 9 months ago
Years of accumulated dark sunspots. Not only did the IPL remove the sunspot, it smoothed my skin and shrunk the pores. Read more
IPL and Active FX Resurfacing - Chandler, AZ
chrus82101 spent $2,500 in Chandler, Arizona Created 10 months ago
I had IPL done about 3 times after my first pregnancy. I had it done for brown and red spots (sun damage) and for melasma. I was very happy with the results at first. My skin looked great and then over a period of about 4 months, I started loosing more and more fat from my cheek area which left... Read more
Not Worth It - Pittsburgh, PA
K-Chick spent $500 in Pittsburgh Created 10 months ago
I got an IPL 10 days ago to remove a few brown spots on my face, using a Groupon. I ended up with painful burns and blisters. They've since healed, but I'm left with stripes on my face that are impossible to hide with makeup. The doctor who owns the plastic surgery where I had the... Read more
2 Days After IPL - Boston, MA
Raven1111 spent $300 in Boston Created 1 year ago
Hi Everyone. I decided to write this review after reading numerous reviews on realself that others have written that have really helped me in my decision- making process and that have also provided me with a lot of useful information! I decided to write my own review to hopefully help... Read more
IPL for Acne - Sydney, Australia
Sydney3425 spent $140 in Sydney, Australia Updated 1 year ago
My experience with this IPL was really a freaking out one! Went through a VERY TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCE! I am A very busy professional..experiencing some mild adult acne and past scarring problems.. I visited a famous laser clinic in Sydney called ResultsLaser. Went for my consultation first and the... Read more
Would NOT Recomment IPL for Freckles and Sun Spots
2540anon spent $600 in Flushing, NY Updated 1 year ago
Went to dermatologist for consult about having some freckles & sun spots removed. After a quick look at my face, the doctor said he could remove everything with 1 session of IPL for $600. I'd become increasingly self-conscious of minor blemishes and dark spots left behind by sun damage... Read more
