Los Angeles IPL doctors

	Harold J. Kaplan, MD Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon 23211 Hawthorne Blvd. Suite 200, Torrance		61 answers
	Grant Stevens, MD Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon 4644 Lincoln Blvd #552, Marina Del Rey		58 answers
	Don Mehrabi, MD Beverly Hills Dermatologist 9735 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 421, Beverly Hills		35 answers
	Glenn Vallecillos, MD Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon 436 N. Bedford Drive Suite 105, Beverly Hills		7 answers
	Michael A. Persky, MD Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon 16311 Ventura Blvd Ste 600, Encino		6 answers
	Lisa Benest, MD Burbank Dermatologist 1624 W Olive Ave Ste B, Burbank		4 answers
	Richard W. Fleming, MD Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon 416 N Bedford Dr Suite 200, Beverly Hills		2 answers
	David Hansen, MD Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon 9201 W Sunset Blvd Ste. 612, Beverly Hills		2 answers
	Francis R. Palmer, III, MD Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon 8500 Wilshire Blvd Ste 900, Beverly Hills		2 answers
	Afshin Farzadmehr, MD Los Angeles Dermatologist 1125 South Beverly Drive Suite 600, Beverly Hills		2 answers
	Jonathan Hoenig, MD Beverly Hills Oculoplastic Surgeon 9735 Wilshire Blvd Suite 308, Beverly Hills		2 answers
	Raffy Karamanoukian, MD Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon 1301 20th St St. Johns Medical Plaza - Suite 240, Santa Monica		2 answers

Recent Answers

Is IPL Laser Treatment for Breast Enlargement Effective? I'm considering having ipl laser treatments for a breast enlargement. Research has shown that it increases up to 2 cup sizes only. Is this procedure effective? And what are the side effects?

A: Breast Enhancement Options

Thank you for the question.

You have either been mis-informed or you mis-understood the data presented. There is no correlation between IPL Treatment and an increase in breast size.

Best of luck,

Glenn Vallecillos, MD, FACS

Glenn Vallecillos, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Can I Lighten the Chicken Pox Marks with IPL? I had chicken pox when i was 16, now i am 36yrs old. They are not Indentations. They just look like large dark spots. CAn they be relieved or lightened by IPL?

A: IPL to treat brown spots..

Yes, I would recommend a combination of several IPL treatments and topical skin brightening products to help aid in the lightening and brightening of the spots. Make sure you are consistant with the use of sunscreens!!!

Hope this helps.

Dr. Grant Stevens Marina Plastic Surgery Associates Marina del Rey, CA The Institute

Grant Stevens, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Would You Recommend IPL for Patients with Perioral Dermatitis? (photo) My Perioral Dermatitis is not inflamed at the moment, but I have to be very careful with any products/medications that I apply to my chin. I have brown spots on my face and I am thinking about having IPL treatments. My chin is almost always red and I thought it might take some of the redness out.

A: IPL... Reddness around mouth...

Yes, this is absolutely acceptable. You should also be treated with prescription medications for this skin issue as well. Be sure you are being treated by an experienced provider.

Hope this helps.

Dr. Grant Stevens

Grant Stevens, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

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	“Loved it! - Manhattan Beach, CA” I have always had a reddish skin tone (I'm a fair-skinned Irish woman) with acne prone skin. I had this done maybe 3 or 4 times over a 2 year period and loved it. I found that while it did hurt a bit, it wasn't bad at all....plus, my pores appeared smaller and the ruddiness was almost completely gone. I have been asked for years if I have a sunburn, which I did not. I had... more
	“IPL Photo Facial: Wow - Sunset Beach, CA” I decided to have IPL done to improve the Melasma and patches I had on my forehead, cheeks, chin and nose. I was informed that IPL isn't the "best" laser for this condition and it could actually cause it to become worse. Melasma doesn't like heat, so it could flair up with the laser. I decided to do it anyway because years ago I had 1 treatment and it did improve the area I... more
	“Dr D is Great with Lasers - Los...” I have had multiple laser treatments with Dr D for my sun damaged neck and chest. My skin was so red and wrinkley but now it looks amazing. Dr D is an expert with lasers! He also suggested a great skincare and sunscreen regimen to go along with the laser treatments so that my skin continues to look good. more
	“IPL Photofacial is Fantastic! - Long...” I've had 7 IPL photofacials in the past 5 years and I couldn't be happier with the results. My first experiences were pretty typical of those described elsewhere on this site. My 4th experience was traumatic. I had so much melasma from my pregnancies, that the laser lifted up TONS of pigment, in a scary stripey pattern. YIKES! After that lifted off about a week later, I had stripes... more
	“Happy with my IPLs, Going Back for...” My twin sister and I are turning thirty this year. We have struggled for years with very ruddy skin, including red and brown 'sun' spots. I attribute our uneven skin tone to running around without a drop of sunscreen though the better part of our childhoods. Anyone with truly ruddy skin knows how embarassing it is to always have your skin look dirty, no matter how much you cleanse.... more
	“Happy Patient - Santa Monica, CA” Years of accumulated dark sunspots. Not only did the IPL remove the sunspot, it smoothed my skin and shrunk the pores. more
	“IPL for Sun Spots” I am a light-skinned Asian female. I had very nice experience with my IPL provider. After inital consultation, she understood my concerns of the long-term, permanent side effects from IPL gone-wrong. She gave me 2 times of "test spot" with 7 day of interval. I just had my first IPL done yesterday. Thanks to 2 test spots, my provider would be able to find the right settings for me... more
	“IPL Got Rid of Broken Freckles and...” I had IPL done 5 months ago. It was the best thing I've ever done. All my brown freckles have gone away and my broken capallaries are gone too. face looks so clear and smooth. I don't have to wear make-up.It does feel like a rubberband snap but they numb you and use ice so hardly any pain. Also I had no down time. The brown spots become a little darker but fade after a couple of day. The... more
	“IPL Burn 9 Months Ago and Still Dark...” Hi, I had an IPL done 9 months ago and was burnt. it created an irregular pigmentation on my skin that I still can't get rid of after 9 months. It almost looks greyish compared to my yellowish tone skin that wasn't affected. I read more stories on here about how it's not even suitable for dark skin and I have grade IV skin (mexican).I've been doing peels, glycolic and salicylic to get rid of... more
	“Severe Burns from Ipl” Ipl with bad burns. Hated it. Melasma is worse. Don't know if I will heal completely. It's been 6 weeks and I am very hyperpigmented.I had an ipl 6 weeks ago for melasma, and got severe burns. I have hyperpigmentation badly on one cheek from this and am wondering if this will go away, and if so how long will it take? My melasma is worse now. What can I do to fix this? I am currently... more
	“IPL Foto Facials for Skin...” I work in a Medi Skin Spa so I get to benefit from the experts around me. But I would recommend this course of treatment to anyone with aging, sun damage, brown spots, acne scars, age spots, discoloration, fine lines or even dark circles under the eyes. Find a practitioner who can design a proper course of treatment or combination of treatments not just tell you that one IPL FotoFacial will... more
	“IPL Looks to Have Worked...still...” I had IPL done 5 days ago at the suggestion of a few dermatologists to treat sun damage. I am 35 years old with fair skin, light hair and definitely did not take the necessary precautions with sunscreen when growing up. For some reason, over the last few years I have noticed a lot of damage and it really bummed me out. I tried some of the pigment gel but the Drs thought with my skin type and... more
	“IPL Time Consuming” I did a series of IPL treatments a few years ago. While the short term effects were great, as in ... my skin looked younger and firmer for about a month, and my brown spots/freckles were reduced, these effects were not lasting. They were able to reduce the amount of red veins, however, and they have stayed away. more
	“IPL Scarring” I had IPL done in Feb. of this year at {edited - doctor information appears above the review for registered users} in Newport Beach. Everyone including the manager did not explain the risk of the procedure but had me sign forms explaining complications and walked away without talking to me about it. I was sold that IPL was non invasive, risk free, and has no downtime unlike co2 laser. I had 1... more
	“IPL Can Seriously Burn You.” I started developing two tiny light brown freckle type spots on my cheeks and doctor recommended Fotofacial. I received IPL treatment on my face, during which I was in agonizing pain. It felt like I was being burned by a hot Iron. The technician kept saying it is painful but that is how it should be. I was hot red in my face when I left and by tomorrow i had dark burned spots in lines and... more
	“Spots Slowly Fading” I've just completed my sixth IPL treatment. Each month my skin looks better. To be honest, I didn't really understand when I started down this road how many treatments would be needed. One word to those with burns is that each doctor decides how much to turn up the laser. My skin gets really red if we go too high, so my first few treatments were done at a pretty low level. In the end, it... more
	“Loved & Stunned by the Result!” I am Asian, had fair skin, probably slightly above average skin before the procedure. I'm approaching 30, wanted to start taking very good care of my skin. I had some light freckles around my eyes, and my skin tone looked a little dull. My dermatologist told me IPL could get rid of the freckles and stimulate collagen production. I was quite nervous during the procedure because my eyes were... more
	“Results Were Below Expected” I had 5 sessions i purchased. i had very little results and the doctor added two more. The office used to have a video in the waiting room how it was painless. It was one of the most painful things i've ever had even with the numbing cream. I couldn't wait until my last session. There was no downtown but no good results either. It did zap away broken capillaries but no freckles/sun spots... more
	“After 6 Treatments It Was a Bust” With new technology like thermage I wouldn't be surprised if I'm the last one to ever purchase IPL treatments. After looking over incredible b4's and after shots, I was convinced to purchase a series of IPL sessions for $2K (which is a ton of money for me). I got IPL for fine lines and Rosacea-like condition on my cheeks. Each session hurt A LOT. Nothing close to their warning... more