New York IPL doctors
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Jessica J. Krant, MD, MPH
Manhattan Dermatologic Surgeon
860 Fifth Avenue Ground Floor, New York |
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19 answers |
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Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
1049 Fifth Ave Suite 2D, New York |
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17 answers |
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Jordana Gilman, MD
New York Dermatologic Surgeon
328 East 75th Street Suite A, New York |
12 answers | |
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Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist
260 E 66th St, New York |
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6 answers |
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Michael Eidelman, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist
245 West 19th Street Ground Floor, New York |
4 answers | |
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David Goldberg, MD
New York Dermatologic Surgeon
115 East 57th St. Suite 710, New York |
3 answers | |
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Kavita Mariwalla, MD
New Haven Dermatologic Surgeon
10 Union Square East Suite 3C, New York |
2 answers | |
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Amiya Prasad, MD
New York Oculoplastic Surgeon
61 East 66th Street, New York |
2 answers | |
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Ritu Saini, MD
New York Dermatologic Surgeon
345 E. 37th Street Suite 209, New York |
2 answers |
Recent Answers
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?
There is no such thing as using IPL light treatments to encourage breast growth. Breast enlargement either happens naturally or with breast implants.
My wife is from Philippines and has got hyper-pigm on her face due to sun exposure (2yrs back) & then she delivered baby, the dark spots became worse. We consulted dermatologist (last 10months), he did: 1) 3 Fraxels 2) 4 IPL’s 3)Tretinoin cream- last 3 months – before every otherday & now everyday. (She was breast feeding before). I don’t see changes,just few light spots,do I need to wait? Is the IPL per month necessary? In sun- light spot become dark (with spf)?
post inflammatory hyperpigmentation or melasma, may be difficult to treat. A combination of topical therapy and possible Fraxel Dual may help, but religious use of sunblock is important. Sometimes light chemical peels, the "Kligman" formula of hydroquinone, Retin A, and steroid cream can help. There are important side effects of the cream so discuss it with your doctor. All lasers and peels have a risk of making the post inflammatory hyperpigmentation worse. If hydroquinone irritates the skin, then Lumixy or the newer Elure lightening cream may help.
I have had IPL on my face to remove hair several times. I wore the goggles I was provided. They got very close to my eye ie top of the cheekbone, sides of eye where crows feet are, and on the top and between my eybrows). The goggles were on, but the flashes were incredibly bright. Is this safe? If any damage was done to my eyes would I notice it immediately or only later? I fear that when they pressed the IPL down it could have created a gap between the goggles and my skin and eyes. Worried.
I also once was having IPL (Palomar) done on my upper arms for several minutes before without the safety goggles. Maybe 50 zaps or more. I May not have been looking directly at it but flashes were coming in from the side of my vision at minimum. Another time the technician accidently discharged the wand in the air. I had the see-through goggles on and have no idea if the laser hit me in the eyes or not. Would the worst case scenario of these events caused damage to my eyes? Expert opinions wanted.
It is very important that you protect your eyes during any laser treatment. Your doctor should give you goggles to protect your eyes. During the laser treatment it is normal for you to see flashes of light. As long as you have the correct goggles you are safe. To assure that you are being treated correctly make sure you go to a board certified doctor who is trained and has experience treating patients with lasers. Dr. Halem
