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IPL Recovery: Has Skin Picking Caused Damage?

I have light olive Asian skin and just got my IPL treatment 1.5 days ago. No serious reactions yet, just slight flaking. My brown spots and freckles...

How is DPL Therapy-at Home Different from IPL?

I came across the Deep Penetrating Light (DPL) Therapy-at home online and I'm wondering if it is legit. How is it different from IPL? I have fair skin...

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...

IPL + Laser but No Results

I have had 4 treatments combining sciton laser and IPL. I want rejuvinated looking skin. I am 38 have sun damage (wrinkles and sun spots) as well as...

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...

IPL or Accutane for Moderate to Severe Acne?

Which is better for moderate to severe acne, IPL or Accutane?

IPL for Acne?

Does IPL disables the overactive oil glands, causing them to shrink and controls the overproduction of sebum (oil)?

Can IPL Cause a Break Out?

Hello, I am a 24 y/o female. I had my first IPL treatment 2 days ago to reduce some sun damage and a blotchy complexion. I had mild acne as a teenage...

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