New Orleans IPL doctors

	Mary Lupo, MD New Orleans Dermatologist 145 Robert E. Lee Blvd Suite 302, New Orleans		8 answers
	William Coleman III, MD Metairie Dermatologic Surgeon 4425 Conlin St, Metairie		2 answers
	Kamran Khoobehi, MD New Orleans Plastic Surgeon 3901 Veterans Blvd, Metairie		1 answer
	Jeffrey C. Poole, MD Metairie Dermatologic Surgeon 111 Veterans Memorial Blvd Ste 406, Metairie
	Barbara S. Bopp, MD New Orleans Dermatologist 3901 Houma Blvd Suite 410, Metairie

Recent Answers

My IPL Treatment for Freckles Worked Slightly, Should I Continue Treatment? hi i went for ipl treatment i have a very pale face with creamy like freckles(brown) and lots of them.i went for treatment , after my doctor gave me ice packs i was suprised as i didnt need them , some freckles got darker but i feel it was not worth the results. my face felt normal 10 min after . she did say it might not work on all people. im thinking she could have put it a lot higher, if my face did respond to low settings will higher settings have better results ?

A: Several treatments with IPL may be necessary to remove freckles.

Up to 6 treatments with IPL may be necessary to remove freckles. Many of my patients prefer a medium depth chemical peel which can do the trick in one treatment, although several days away from the public are needed for the skin to heal.

William Coleman III, MD

Metairie Dermatologic Surgeon

IPL Vs Pulsed Dye Laser for Post Acne Redness Which is better in treating post acne redness? What i expect from the treatment is to help lighten the flat red lesions on my skin as much as possible. I've had this marks which aver very persistant and never faded away.

A: Either

You will likely need fewer sessions with the PDL, but IPL will never cause bruising and also helps with skin texture and brown spots. Both are excellent, safe options.

Mary Lupo, MD

New Orleans Dermatologist

IPL After Accutane I went on accutane for a total of 4 months. (stopped due to side effects) I have been off accutane for 2 months, and my skin looks horrible. I still get acne, broken blood vessels, and about 80% of the day my skin is quite red. Even when its not as red, it just has a ruddy appearance.
What I was wondering is how long do you have to wait to get IPL done after accutane? (My skin is still quite dry..even though it always is in winter).

A: Get a test spot 6 months from the last dose

IPL is not ablative, so you usually do not need to wait one year, but to be on the safe side, I'd recommend a test pulse or two to verify that your skin responds normally. I also recommedn pre and post treating with the Clinique Medical Kit. You can purchase the system from your doctor.

Mary Lupo, MD

New Orleans Dermatologist