Raleigh-Durham IPL doctors
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John Soderberg, MD
Raleigh-Durham Dermatologic Surgeon
5821 Farrington Rd Suite 101, Chapel Hill |
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Sue Ellen Cox, MD
Raleigh-Durham Dermatologist
5821 Farrington Rd Suite 101, Chapel Hill |
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Glenn M. Davis, MD
Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon
2304 Wesvill Court #360, Raleigh |
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Michael Law, MD
Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon
10941 Raven Ridge Rd Suite 103, Raleigh |
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Samuel Davis, III, M.D.
Raleigh-Durham Facial Plastic Surgeon
Sanford |
Recent Answers
There are no contraindications between IPL treatments and past and/or skin cancers. It is important to use sunscreen, SPF 30+, daily and especially after a light therapy treatment, as these treatments will temporarily increase your sensitivity to the sun.
After IPL , I have two burn blisters on my forehead and darkened marks that never existed on my forehead, and this was the clearest part of my face... is this normal??
Blistering rarely happens but if it does, notify your provider, keep the area clean and apply aquaphor or Vaseline ointment. You will notice brown spots darken in appearance after the treatment. These areas will gradually slough off or gradually fade and the spots will be lighter than before the treatment.
I have a mild case of cheek redness and I am considering getting IPL on that area. I live in Florida and I go to the beach at least once a month. Will the treated area still tan after the IPL?
Yes, you can tan after IPL -- but more importantly, sun damage and sun pigmentation will continue to occur, and intense sun can reverse the IPL treatment effect. Regular use of sunscreen and sun-protective behaviors are always recommended, before and after IPL treatments.
