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Kristen A. Richards, MD
La Jolla Dermatologist
Recent answer posted by Kristen A. Richards, MD
Q: How long does it take for IPL hyperpigmentation to peel off?
A:
Sun spots treated with IPL can take 1-2 weeks to resolve. Initially over the first week you will see a "coffee-ground" like substance form where the sun spots once were. Gradually, over the next week to 2 weeks, the pigment gradually dissipates. A vibraderm or silk peel 10 days following the IPL can speed up the process.
| Board certification | |
| Education | Undergraduate: B.A., International Relations, Stanford University, 1989 Medical School: M.D., Case Western Reserve University, 1996 |
| Post-medical school training | Internship: Pediatrics, Univeristy Hospitals of Cleveland, 1996-1997 Residency: Dermatology, Northwestern University, 1997-2000 Fellowship: Mohs Surgery, Vanderbilt University, 2001 |
| Aesthetic medicine experience | 8 years (post-medical training) |
| Professional memberships | American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Fellow, American Academy of Dermatology (FAAD) |
| Hospital affiliations | Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla |
| Medical or professional license | CA |
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| Location | Torrey Pines Dermatology 9850 Genesee Ave Suite 460 La Jolla, CA View map |