Springfield IPL doctors

Michael Howard Swann, MD Michael Howard Swann, MD
Springfield Dermatologic Surgeon
3850 S. National Suite 705, Springfield
2 answers
Keith A. LaFerriere, MD Keith A. LaFerriere, MD
Springfield Facial Plastic Surgeon
1965 S. Fremont, Ste. 120, Springfield
1 answer
Christian Prada, MD Christian Prada, MD
Saint Louis Plastic Surgeon
17300 North Outer 40 Road Suite 300, Chesterfield
N. Eugene Morrow, MD N. Eugene Morrow, MD
Springfield Dermatologist
1531 E Bradford Pkwy Suite 215, Springfield

Recent Answers

Treatment Frequency for IPL for Rosacea?

I just began a series of six IPL treatments for redness and small visible vessels from rosacea. The nurse told me to come once per week, but most of what I've read on this site talks about 3 or 4 weeks between sessions. I had no pain, burning or swelling after my first treatment. Is there any harm in getting one treatment per week. Is this too often?

A: Time between IPL treatments

The generally recommended time between IPL treatments is 3-4 weeks.  As the treatments progress, the settings on the IPL machine are usually adjusted to give the maximal results, and it is possible that you might encounter swelling or redness if the treatments are given too frequently.

Keith A. LaFerriere, MD
Springfield Facial Plastic Surgeon
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