La Jolla IPL doctors

	Mitchel Goldman, MD San Diego Dermatologic Surgeon 9339 Genesee Avenue Suite 300, San Diego		3 answers
	Darrell W. Gonzales, MD San Diego Dermatologic Surgeon 9850 Genesee Avenue Suite 500, La Jolla		1 answer
	Kristen A. Richards, MD La Jolla Dermatologist 9850 Genesee Ave Suite 460, La Jolla		1 answer
	Kimberly Butterwick, MD San Diego Dermatologic Surgeon 9339 Genesee Avenue Suite 125, San Diego
	Paul E. Chasan, MD San Diego Plastic Surgeon 1431 Camino Del Mar , Del Mar

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2 Ipls Have Had No Effect on Lentigos at Derm Office. One of the Other Doctors Has Suggested Yag.what Do You Think? I am now 5 weeks after ipl treatment on hands arms and face to try and fade or erase lentigos as diagnosed by derm. I am skin type II, and i see no change in my spots. Doctor used Lynton ipl and another doc says he will try yag. I would be grateful for your comments thanks Ally

A: IPL Removal of Lentigos

Since the development of the Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) nearly 18 years ago, there are now over 20 different companies that make a variety of IPL devices. Not all IPLs are the same. I do not know what a Lynton IPL is. Solar lentigos should easily resolve if the right IPL is performed properly with the correct settings. I use the Lumenis M22 IPL. Solar lentigos can also be removed with a variety of lasers including a Q-switched 532 nm Nd:YAG, Alexandrtie or Ruby laser as well as a long pulsed Alexandrtie laser. It is important to go to a dermatologic surgeon who has a variety of laser/IPL devices so that the right machine can be used to treat your specific problem.

Mitchel Goldman, MD

San Diego Dermatologic Surgeon

Is IPL Treatment Painful? Does IPL hurt to have done?

A: Pain is related to the type of IPL

Since the invention of the IPL over 18 years ago, over 20 different companies make a similar machine and they are all called IPL. The best is the Lumenis One. This IPL is from the company that invented the IPL and has technology that no other company has. It is the most effective and least painful IPL in the world. It works with just 1 or 2 treatments and a "package" of 5 or more treatments is not necessary, so you save money, time and pain.

Mitchel Goldman, MD

San Diego Dermatologic Surgeon

Skin Care Before and After IPL Treatment Can I keep using active ingredients before and after my IPL treatments like Vitamin C serum? Thanks

A: Obagi NuDerm System enhances IPL results

We have recently published a clinical study on the use of the Obagi NuDerm System before and after 2 IPL treatments. (Woodhall, Goldman, Gold and Biron: J Drugs and Dermatol 2009; 8:862-867). Our study found that we could increase the efficacy of the IPL by over 100% when patients used the NuDerm System 4 weeks before and during the 2 IPL treatments given 4 weeks apart. In short, using the Obagi NuDerm System gave similar results as 2 additional IPL treatments.

Mitchel Goldman, MD

San Diego Dermatologic Surgeon

San Diego IPL Specialist Sun spots, freckles, uneven pigment Free Consultation Call (858) 771-0250 Maurice P. Sherman, MD 14 recommendations and 15 answers View Website

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	“Very Good Results - Carlsbad, CA” Went to a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon fir st two treatments. He had several heimslef. looked so good after 2 was glad I didn't pay for the series of 5. Top of cheeks were rock hear and swollen after the second one cus they turned up the juice since the lazer wasn't hurting. Took a week to get back to normal. Didn't wear sunscreen so 4 years later did a series of 3. Went to a very... more
	“A Rough Start....but Ended Up Well -...” I had IPL to deal with a lot of sun damage and discoloration I had. I had a pretty extreme response - lots of swelling and the amount of pigmentation that came to the surface made it impossible for me to leave the house! It took about 10 days before I was healed enough that I could cover with makeup and not get a lot of sideways glances. 14 days post procedure, I am thrilled with the... more
	“IPL Photofacial - San Diego” I had a total of 5 IPL photofacials 3 with one lady and at the first place I went and 1 with another lady there. I didn't get any results with the first 3 treatments but with the last one I finally saw some results. It all depends on the esthetician that you use. The last one at the first place was great and did her job well. I have never seen any adverse effects from it. The second place... more
	“Still Waiting to SEE Any Results?” 2-weeks ago I had IPL; V-Beam and 5 minutes of Blu-Light laser all in one appointment. This was to get rid of "precancerous" spots BUT I was also told I would SEE improvement in age spots, red marks, and general redness. I am still waiting to see ANYTHING, how long does it take to see cosmetic results reducing redness and age spots? The broken capillaries do not look like they are... more
	“After IPL and ALA my Skin is Radiant!” When I first had the procedure, I was not quite sure what to expect for recovery over the next few days. The doctor I went to did a phenominal job. First the ALA cream was applied and allowed to incubate for 1 hour. After that, a numbing cream was rubbed on my face which sat for 1/2 hour. The doctor then started the procedure. While the procedure was being done, the doctor applied utlrasound... more
	“IPL” Pros: diminishes rosacea redness cons: expensive, since you need a minimum of 5 treatments. it can get worse before it gets better. (i went in to diminish redness and swelling. first 24 hours i was redder and much more swollen). swelling has not gone down after 3 days). little brown spots appear on your skin and take several weeks to "fall off"). You must be very careful... more
	“Fat Loss/sagging/permanent Puffiness...” At first I was okay with the results, skin seemed a little clearer, although I had a puffy areas underneath both eyes. But over the next number of weeks, it became clear that something had gone terribly wrong. The skin that had been treated became bumpy and dented and I developed nasolabial folds that were never there before and the puffiness under the eyes did not go away. I finally... more
	“No Results” I'm 37 years old and until just recently I never used to put sunblocks, even when vacationing in hawaii or cancun. All the sun damages have snuck up on me and I went in for an IPL treatment. The dermatologist was completely confident that this treatment would work for me, but after 2 session, there were absolutely no treatment effects. If you're considering this procedure, make sure you... more
	“Know What You Are Doing” The IPL data that is on the net does not represent all experiences. My personal experience differs greatly from “the have it done in the morning and go back to work in the afternoon” information available on the web or the information that my doctor gave me. My skin is the most sensitive of all skins it is a 1 on the Fitzpatrick scale. I’ve done two other chemical peels that... more