IPL After Doctor Answers, Q&A, Tips

IPL Hyperpigmentation

I had a photofacial/IPL procedure done 4 days ago. I expected that my hyperpigmented blotches would be peeling off by now, but they still haven't....

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IPL Laser Side Effects - When do They Go Away?

Over the past year and a half I have had 3 full face IPL treatments (Photofacial and Syneron) for sunspots and freckles. I am a female caucasian with...

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IPL Laser Hypopigmentation

I had IPL 1 week ago on my chest for hyperpigmentation. Should I be worried now about post treatment hypopigmention? Directly after the treatment I...

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How Should I Handle Hyperpigmentation from IPL Burns?

I am an Asian female who underwent IPL to treat folliculitus and ingrown hairs. On my fourth treatment I suffered superficial burns on my bikini line,...

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White Pimple-like Blisters After IPL

My goal is to get rid of red bumps due to Rosacea. After my first IPL treatment, my face was really red and swollen. After 24 hours, on top of the red...

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What Are Those Black Specks on the Skin After IPL?

What are the black specks (coffee ground looking things) on the skin after IPL treatment? Is that pigment?

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Fat Atrophy After IPL?

If fat atrophy has already occured, is there any way to reverse or correct the damage? After receiving 3 IPL treatments, my skin texture has become...

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When Should Swelling Dissipate After IPL?

I am 51. I had an IPL two days ago. Some parts of my face are still swollen especially under my eyes. (The brochure said swelling for a few hours or a...

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IPL Marks Permanent?

One of my friends had her arms treated with IPL, and she had marks all over the area after the treatment. The marks were itching for 4 days and were...

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Is Browning Suppose to Occur Every Time After IPL?

I have had 4 IPL treatments to get rid of old acne scars. After the first 2 treatments, browning occurred immediately and flaked off a few days later...

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Dark Spots Recurring After IPL Treatment

I just had my third IPL treatment done and after the first week my skin looked really nice and free of the dark spots... finally. On the third week...

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IPL or Tri-Luma for Under Eye Hemosiderin Stain After Juvederm?

Does IPL or Tri-Luma help correct hemosiderin stains? I ended up with severe bruising after Juvederm injections under my eyes. Thanks.

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Treatment for IPL Laser Burns?

2 years ago (8/08) I had IPL laser treatment to remove freckling on my chest at a "Medical Spa". The tech. apparently did NOT know what she...

Could IPL Have Triggered Hyperthyroidism?

Five years ago, an ultrasound of my throat revealed 2 lesions in the left lobe of my thyroid. My doctor seemed unconcerned and no follow-up was done....

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What Side Effects Can Be Expected from IPL Photorejuvenation?

Is it normal to have striped swelling on the entire face after IPL photorejuvenation? It went from red and swollen to a quilted pattern. It has been...

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IPL Burns Still Tender After Three Weeks

Three weeks ago I had IPL for my face and neck. I had it to treat some discolorations around my mouth, 10 spots to be precise. But the procedure...

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After IPL I Have Two Burn Blisters and Dark Marks That Never Existed - is This Normal?

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......

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Can IPL Make my Stretch Marks Worse?

I am having treatments for stretch marks - not from pregnancy. I have them on the breasts, hips, thighs, butt area and calves. I had five series of...

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Dark Patches After IPL Treatment

After several IPL treatments, most of my freckles are gone, but I got a small dark patch on the treated area which I didn't have before. The treated...

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Scarring from Blisters After IPL

I recently had IPL for broken capillaries around my nose. I blistered bad after and now have red scars on each side of my nose. It has been about a...

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Swelling and Blisters After IPL

I had an IPL proceedure done this afternoon. By the time I arrived home, I was very swollen and have large blisters appearing all over. They then...

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Will Hypopigmentation After IPL Get Better?

Will the hypopigmentation from IPL improve with time and if so, for how much time? Or should I start considering Active FX? No one where I live seems...

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Will Pigmentation in Mole Recur After IPL?

I had IPL about two weeks ago. I have a small, slightly raised facial mole that was pigmented and removed after my second treatment. It went from...

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Fat Loss After IPL Treatment?

I have had one IPL treatment only, and my cheeks are now significantly more hollow than before treatment. It has been over two weeks now, and I...

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Will Brown Areas After BBL Flake Off?

Yesterday, I had my first full facial BBL treatment (similar to an IPL). I have fair, freckly skin. 24 hours later, my freckles and age spots and...

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Topical Cream for Broken Capillaries After IPL?

Is there any topical cream or ointment I could use to lighten the red spot (broken capillary) on my nose?

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Eyebrow Hair Burnt off During IPL

I had IPL yesterday. The technician accidentally burnt a good portion of one eyebrow. Will this grow back (I hope so)? How long will this take? Is...

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Recovery from IPL Burns?

I had IPL done on my upper lip and chin 8 weeks ago. It left me with burns on these areas. The skin is now red in some areas and brown in others. I...

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Proper Treatment of Hyperpigmentation After IPL?

On my second IPL treatment, my left and right cheeks got burned. The doctor told me to apply some steroid cream. After 2 weeks, part of my cheek...

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Under Eye Swelling Worse After IPL

Is it normal for under eye swelling after IPL treatment to be worse at 2 days after procedure than it was one day after? And if so, how long before...

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What to Do About IPL Burn?

I had an IPL done 9 months ago and was burnt. It created an irregular pigmentation on my skin that I still can't get rid for 9 months. It almost looks...

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No Results 7 Days After IPL

I do not see any changes after 7 days of getting IPL on my face, neck and chest. Is this normal?

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Appropriate Eye Protection for IPL?

What constitutes appropriate eye protection for IPL? I had my first IPL treatment a few days ago. I was given what looked like plastic...

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Swollen and Bruised After IPL

I am a 42 year old female. I had IPL treatment 2 days ago to get rid of a few brown spots on my cheeks and some veins in my nasal area. I have deep...

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Swelling and Redness After IPL?

Had IPL two days ago on my face. Left side, I have a red area and the size of a dime it is very red and looks like it could scab. The left side is...

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3 Days Post IPL: Freckles Are More and Darker - Is This Normal?

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Little Bumps All over Face After IPL Treatment

I have tiny little bumps all over my face after receiving my first IPL treatment almost a week ago. It's more severe on the forehead area. It...

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Is It Safe to Wear Makeup After IPL?

Can I wear make-up? I just had IPL done yesterday. I don't know if bacteria can get in there and make-up will infect it?

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Can Skin Discolored by IPL Treatment Be Corrected?

After several chemical peels done on my back, there was an obvious big patch of uneven brown color on my skin. I was advised to go for IPL treatment...

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Any Suggestions for Burn Marks on my Nose After IPL?

I am of Asian origin. I have had 4 successful treatments for pigmentation on my nose. On my last visit, I received what I believe is a contact burn on...

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Treatment for IPL Complications?

In February, I had a "Vitalize" chemical peel which left some red capillaries. I went back a month later to have an IPL treatment for...

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How to Fix Severe Burn by IPL on Chest?

I had an IPL on my chest over 3 weeks ago and was "extremely" burned. I now have striping across my chest and breast area. I was told by a...

Is It Ok to Have a Microdemabrasion Done After IPL and How Long Should I Wait?

I had an IPL tratment done to treat hyperpigmentation. Is been 4 days and the dark spots had gotten darker down time has been too long. Procedure was...

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IPL Side Effects? Raised Area/Rash?

Hello! I've had treatment via IPL laser a few times the last time on Oct 27th, he tried to get some broken capillaries aggressively and zapped one...

Will White Marks from an IPL Burn Heal on Its Own?

Hi. Over a month ago, I got small burns from an IPL. They scabbed, which eventually came off, but left white marks. After that month passed and I went...

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Speeding Up Healing After IPL

It has been 4 days since my IPL and my freckles are starting to disappear. Is there any way to speed up the healing process?

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Best Treatment for White Patches Left After IPL?

Today is the tenth day after my IPL procedure. All the scabs are gone, but I was left with white patches where the scabs were. What is the best...

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How Long After Having Had an IPL Treatment Can I Expose my Self to the Sun?

I have recently had my second IPL session for hair removal on my face and will probably have one more session. I was wondering how long after my last...

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Eyebrow Hair Loss After IPL

I had IPL in March to correct red capillaries left by "Vitalize" chemical peel that I had a month earlier. I asked the nurse if I should...

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Laser Resurfacing for IPL Burns?

I had IPL done on June 11th on my face and now have burns on my cheeks and chin. I went back to the doctor and when he saw them he looked mortified....

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When Will I Start Seeing IPL Results for Acne Scars?

I am having IPL done on my face and cheeks for acne scars. I'm on my third treatment. When do I start seeing a noticable difference?

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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...

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Will the Stretched Skin After IPL Swelling Go Away?

I had IPL 9 days ago. I am 42 years old. I had the resulting swelling under my eye, which has now receded and caused the skin to be stretched. How...

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IPL 3 Days Ago - Now I Have Maybe 3-4 "Coffee Grind" Spots. Is This Normal?

Called Dr. She said come back in after one week and she would re-do procedure. Is this ok to do again after one week. Also I have friends that had...

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Inflammation After IPL on Rosacea

I had an IPL treatment for rosacea nose redness. It looked all right when the treatment was completed, but several hours later, my nose was about as...

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Many People Are Claiming IPL Causes Damage to Skin. What's the Real Truth?

I stumbled accross a support website for those who claim their skin has been damaged by the IPL procedure. Some say it has aged their skin...

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Slight Peel to Remove Brown Patches After IPL?

My aesthetician burned my left cheek after doing IPL. Brown patch became more noticeable after 3 weeks. She did a slight peel on my cheek. Is this...

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Can IPL Cause Fat Loss if Used Undereyes?

I had one IPL treatment a couple days ago to treat undereye dark circles, procedure took 30 seconds. Now I am finding a bunch of reviews over the...

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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...

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Post-IPL Inflammatory Hyper Pigmentation

I am indian female 22yrs. i had some tanning on my forehead and my dr suggested ipl ,but after ipl my skin scabbed and now my whole face is...

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Removing Scabs After IPL

My face is still covered by very dark spots 2 days after IPL. I have a big presentation in 2 days. It is safe to remove half dried scab myself or...

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Blisters to Chest, Back and Legs After IPL

One week ago, today, I had the IPL laser tx on my entire body excluding my stomach. I was not told that blisters would develop. Actually, she (the...

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Hypopigmentation After IPL?

I had IPL done on my face, chest, back and arms back in January. My face and chest turned out fine. However, 3-4 weeks after, my back and arms...

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Is Bruising Normal After IPL?

I have fair skin and use IPL to treat rosacea. It's been three years since last IPL and just had it done on Friday (they have a new technician at...

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Photosensitivity After IPL Treatment?

I had an IPL treatment for a mole on my nose. I wore protective goggles and closed my eyes, but I could still see the flash from the light. Is that...

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I Had IPL 2 Days Ago and Have Coffee Grounds Spots, but No Redness. Did It Work?

Even the first day, that evening, I had no redness at all. It was performed by a board certified dermatologist, so I am not concerned that he did not...

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No Results from IPL Treatment?

I am a 46-year old female with with type high II/III skin and very minor signs of aging: a few brown spots, a couple of broken capillaries, a few...

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Do the Burn Marks from IPL Ever Fade Away Completely?

Hi i have had 2 session of ipl treatments. i am skin type 4 with my forehead sightly more tanned that the rest of the face. first time i did the...

IPL For Sun Freckles on Chest and Back Made Me Red and Extremely Itchy

I itch severely. I bought some anti itch cortisone and some topical that kills staph so it doesnt get infected. At what point should I go to my...

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Swimming in Chlorinated Pool After IPL

I had IPL 5 days ago for sun damage or brown spots. I had it done a year ago and I think it helped. The doctor and I felt I could benefit from another...

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Terrible Spots After IPL

It's been two weeks after I had p IPL, and they look brighter red than they did a week ago! They were bumpy, but that's gone down, but my skin was...

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How Long Does It Take for Hair to Fall off After IPL Treatment.

I have done my IPL treatment on face a week ago but i find the growth to be more course than usual. Also i cant see any hair falling off from my face....

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Olive Skin - IPL Burns

I am 40 with pigmentation due to sun damage from my teen years and hormonal changes due to pregnancy. It took 6 hours for the acute burning and...

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Treatment of Hyperpigmentation After IPL (Hair Removal) Burns

I have had 2 treatments for hair removal on my legs and both times were fine. The 3rd time was 10 days ago and after I left the spa my legs felt like...

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No Results from IPL?

I had 2 IPL treatments. I am 24 with some new signs of sun damage. I was trying to correct the sundamage as well as PIH marks (red in color). My...

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Why Do I Have No Visible Side Effects After 1 IPL?

I just had my first IPL treatment for minor acne scars, light sun spots, and mild discoloration on fair un-tanned skin. It has been 4 days since the...

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Laser Hair Removal Burns: How to Prevent Scarring?

Hi. Recently I traveled to China and recieved laser hair removal treatments for my legs. I believe the machine used was an IPL machine. All of my...

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Topical Product for Pepper-like Crusting After IPL?

I work and the "peppering" after IPL makes me self-conscious. Is there a topical product to use on my face that will speed up getting rid...

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Will the Burn Marks Disappear on my Leg After IPL Treatment?

I had IPL treatment on 16 April 11, nearly two weeks, the burn marks are getting darker, no sign of disappearance. I extremely concern these will...

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Has IPL Permanently Damaged my Skin?

In Dec 2009 i had my first IPL session for dark pigmentation under each eye. I had a total of 3 sessions over the course of 3-4mths & each session...

I Had IPL for Brazilian Bikini. Can That Result in Loss of Clitoral Sensation?

I just had IPL treatment done for Brazilian bikini. Can the intense light result in reduction of clitoral sensation? I noticed reduced sensitivity in...

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Lumnaskin Vs Meladerm For Pigmentation Following IPL?

After getting laser therapy done to remove some sun spots, there is one area where coffee grounds appeared and sloughed off but there is still some...

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OK to Use Metrogel for Redness After IPL?

Can I use Metrogel after my IPL treatments for redness?

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After IPL - When Will Broken Capillaries Disappear?

I had my first IPL 2 weeks ago to treat broken capillaries on my cheeks. I still haven't seen them go away. How long until I see a difference?

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Brown Spots After IPL (Asian w/ Light Skin)

I just did IPL for sun spots today on a whim at my derm's office. I am Asian with light skin and had sun spots most noticeably on my cheeks from...

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Complications from IPL?

I had IPL done four days ago and I had three days of severe swelling and now marks on my face that look like wide cuts. They have not...

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Does IPL Give Effective Results?

I am currently undergoing IPL hair removal treatment on the bikinni area, but I have been told that after a year or two from the treatment, the hair...

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IPL Treatments with No Browning?

I have had two IPL treatments with no browning. My sunspots appear darker than before. My dermatologist says spots were deep and now should have risen...

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Intense Pulse Laser (IPL) for Hair Removal AND Skin Pigmentation?

I have been getting IPL treatment for hair removal each month on my whole face cheeks, with great results. the last time I went, a new lady performed...

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What's the Appropriate Setting for First IPL Treatment?

I had my first IPL treatment yesterday. The person that applied it was not a physician but trained to use the machine. I did not feel pain nor was...

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How Can I Speed Up the Healing from IPL Burns?

About 7 months ago I had several IPL treatments done on my face, chest and hands. Great results. Went back fore several more. Then I asked the laser...

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Will Hair Grow Back After Accidental IPL to the Hairline?

I had IPL treatment on my face one week ago and the plastic surgeon accidentally went into my hairline majorly and I am missing volume in the front of...

Facial Hair Loss Permanent After IPL?

I currently went through and IPL treatment it has been three weeks since the treatment. I still have facial redness in spots which is highly magnified...

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IPL for Veins on Nose?

I am having IPL mainly for veins on my nose. My doctor only directed the wand along the edges of my nose. Is this how the procedure is usually done?

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Are Multiple Treatments Necessary?

I did the IPL last month and didn't see much difference. Will additional treatments improve my face?

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Will Vitamin C Serum or Licorice Root Extract After IPL Help Repair Capillaries?

Hello, I recently had an ipl treatment for redness and some broken capillaries on my nose. Can I use a vitamin c serum or a serum containing licorice...

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Eye Sensitivity from IPL?

While getting IPL for dark circles, I noticed that one zap above my eye caused a noticeable pain on the bone under my eyebrow. Since then (yesterday),...

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I Was Told Not to Use Moisturizer After IPL, Why?

I read that you should use moisturizer after IPL, but when I had it done, my doctor told me NOT to use any to help speed up the "clearing"...

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Is Extended Redness and Bruising Normal After IPL?

My first session of IPL went great - my skin looked beautiful and no flushing events, except with wine. My second session the results were horrible....

IPL Before Pregnancy Via IVF

I just had an IPL treatment done today. I'm concerned because I just read from Dr. Mary Lupo's comment that pregnancy hormones can accelerate or...

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IPL Not Helping with Red Skin: What else Can I Do?

I'm 23. I've had red skin forever. I found a picture of myself when I was 11 & it looks like I was sunburnt. This is how it's always...

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Is IPL Treatment Working?

I had ipl for sunspots on face hands and arms 11 days age. Test patches caused coffee grinds but treatment has just caused mild darkening of patches....

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Burned by IPL Laser on Arm

A Light Crust Has Formed. Will It Leave a Scar? What Should I Do to Avoid Scarring? this is the third laser sitting. in last sitting also i got...

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Brown Crusts After IPL

3days ago I had an ipl treatment for age spots. I've had this treatment many times in the past. The brown crusty spots have fallen off already and...

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Sun Exposure After IPL Vascular Removal

Is it safe to go to Mexico for two weeks one month after the IPL facial vascular removal? thank you

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Pock Marks and Ice Pick Marks on Skin After 2 IPL Treatments. Will These Go Away?

I had two ipl, a sra laser treatment and laser genesis. I have ice pick marks on my face. Will these go away. Also my face is not making any oil. Is...

Tattoo Damage

I was at my third IPL hair removal treatment for about 2 weeks ago and immediately after the session I got some blisters on a tattoo that I have. The...

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How Long Until Hair Grows Back After IPL?

Dear Doctors, Thanks for your answers about the lasting of IPL hair removal. About how long is the mentioned "period of time"?

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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...

IPL Hair Removal - Permanent?

Dear Doctors, I have been undergoing a couple of IPL hair removal treatments and I find the results satisfying. I have less and thinner hair on my...

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IPL Burns on Legs, 6months and Still Have PIH. What Do You Suggest? (photo)

I got IPL hair removal on my legs, but my whole thigh was severly burnt. Its been 6 months now and i have brown marks all over my thigh. What do you...

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Pain and Cost - Should I Continue Being Treated by IPL?

I have Skin Type IV and been treated by IPL hair reduction in 4 sessions,with 4,6 and 8 weeks intervals(the whole body).Based on the blood tests and...

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Is Derma Wand ( Radio Frequency Wand) Good to Use, if Getting Laser Ipl on Face?

I get laser treatment done on my whole face, and i have a derma wand at home, really want to use it, as it tones my face and gives it a lift to my...

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Worried. Will Ipl on Fine Downy Hair Stimulate Hair Growth?

I have had 9 ipl ( dermalight) treatments on face and underarms. The results show some reduction. I had a few slightly darker hairs (maybe 6) on upper...

If IPL Causes Collagen to Shrink, is New Collagen Built Around It Always Uniform or Can New Collagen Be Uneven?

If ipl causes collagen to shrink, and allow new collagen to be built around it, isn't shrinking collagen a negative for the skin? How can the...

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How Long Should I Wait to Use an AHA Product After IPL?

I had full face IPL on Aug 11th and was wondering how long to wait before going back to my AHA and Ziana creams. Thanks!

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Lumpy Skin After Limelight IPL - Will This Go Away?

I received a limelight IPL for roseacea yesterday and almost immediately my skin felt (and looks in the right light) lumpy. I have had IPL many times...

Burn Marks to Forearm Post Laser Hair Removal Using IPL, Will They Go Away?

I had my first laser hair removal (full arms) yesterday. The tech said she was using IPL. I'm Asian with light brown skin and dark hair. The right...

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Had Hyperpigmentation From first IPL Treatment to Arms, Doctor Recommends a 2nd Treatment, Good Idea?

I had my first IPL treatment about 4 weeks ago on my arms. After about 3 weeks all the dark areas flaked off but left me with grid/track marks on my...

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IPL Laser Tissue Damage

I had a doctor do IPL on some facial veins a few months ago, which left me with a blotchy and scratchy skin texture. I have some inflamed whiteheads...

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How LOng After First Session of IPL Can I Have 2nd Session?

Ive done my first session of ipl 5 days ago to remove acne scars and i am new to the subject. but the scars have increased in redness and i understand...

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Slight Light Brown Splotches 4 Days Post IPL

HI there. i received a photofacial 4 days ago. I have noticed a slight light brown splotching on both sides of my face ever since the treatment...kind...

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Grayness After IPL

Hi I suffer from PCOS so I used IPL treatment for 2 years to reduce facial hair. After the treatment you are required to shave the hair. After the 1st...

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How Many IPL Sessions are Required to Achieve Almost No Hair?

My wedding is in late October and i have just strated IPL hair removal, in 2 weeks i will have my second one.. when is the best time to have the last...

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Will Darkening of Upper Lip Fade From IPL?

I am having IPL on my upper lip, I have had 8 seeions so far with good results. One day after my last seesion I noticed slight darkening of my upper...

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Indent on the Corner of my Nose After IPL

I recently had IPL to minimize broken vessels around the edges of my nose. On one side I was zapped so hard that it caused a scab. After the scab...

IPL to Remove Permatan?

Hello, I am naturally white person that has a permatan, can I use IPL to remove my permatan? I have submitted a photo of my skintype.

Hair Falling with IPL Method: "Permanently" Gone?

2 weeks after I had my first session using IPL method in the bikini area, I noticed that most (not all) hair went away without much effort. And my...

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Does IPL Cause HYPER- or HYPO-pigmentation of a Mole?

I'm getting mixed messages - some say to avoid IPL on moles because it causes HYPERpigmentation, whereas others use IPL to remove moles! I...

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Recently Started IPL for Treatment of Rosacea Redness and Doctor Said to Stop Using Metrogel 1%, is This the Right Thing to Do?

The doctor recomended 5 treatments spaced 3-4wks apart; I have had 2 and will start the 3rd soon. He told me to stop using Metrogel while IPL is...

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Can I Use Topical Lightener to Even out Mixed Hypo + Hyperpigmented Skin Following IPL Burn?

Hi, my forearms were badly burned and extensively blistered during an IPL, (2nd degree). I now have new, white skin covering about 80% of the area...

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Just Had Second Ipl Treatment on Hands

Hi just had second treatment on hands with ipl. Doctor said he was disappointed with results of first treatment. Spots darkened but never faded. He...

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What is the Best Procudure to Get Rid of Large Amount of Brown Spots, Freckles on my Back?

I have had a IPL treatment on my back. Just one treatment, and they are not crusting over like they should. They are raised, will I need another...

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Does IPL Work on Faded Age Spots?

I had 3 IPL treatments on my face. The first two worked and the 3rd one did absolutely nothing! Is it possible that it doesn't work on faded age...

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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...

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How Long Will It Take PIH Caused by IPL to Resolve?

I had IPL on my neck, shoulders and chest with an Alma Hamony device. I experienced good results with my first treatment, but the energy level was...

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Can Red Light Therapy Cause a Rash?

I recently starting doing "red light therapy" through a tanning salon. After 4-5 sessions, I developed a rash on on my cheek bones below my...

Indentations on Chin from IPL. Any Treatment Options?

This is my 4th time with IPL. The others were 8 years ago, they were great. This time I received a coupon for what i thought was a reputable salon....

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How to Get Ride of Damage Skin After IPL Hair Removal?

I'm suffering from ingrown hair in my face.I did 5 sessions of(Nd-YAG)laser and after every session my face looks better but after a period of...

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Had Ipl Burn.. is It Advisable to Use Laser for Hyperpigmentation

I had ipl in the month of jan and got burnt and i am still left with post inflammatory hyper pigmentation. and they still dont seem to fade away even...

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Day 3 of an IPLtreatment the Area Appears to Be Redder with Some Coffee Ground Spots.

Is this normal?

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Redness And More Visible Broken Blood Vessels After IPL for Rosacea- Normal?

I had my first IPL treatment for rosacea a few days ago. My face is still red, and the my broken vessel is more visible. Is it normal on the first...

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Symptoms Directly After IPL Treatment Was Very Different at New Salon, Could This Mean it Wasn't as Effective?

Hello,I have hair removal laser treatment on my body & during the session I can smell the burn of hairs & right after a session I have red...

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Which is Better IPL of Bluelight Hyperpigmentation?

I wanted the doctors opinion on which is better IPL or Bluelight combined with Levulan for acne and discoloration?

Pigment Gets Darker After 2nd IPL Treatment

I'm nearly 50yrs old lady,n i'm Malaysian and my skin is fair with pigment.I did IPL pigmentation 7th April for the first treatment and my...

5 IPL Treatments and No Results

Now DR. Wants to Use Qswitch Laser. What Do You Think? I had used Triluma for a year with no results. Just finished 5 IPL treatments and had no...

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Is it Common For Restylane Under Eyes to Dissolve After Aggressive IPL Treatment

I'm 28 and had restylane in the hollows of my eye which lasted me for at least two years and weren't going away at all. But right after an...

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Hyper Pigmentation Removal with Fraxel and Ipl

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...

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Unhappy with Results - Best Way to Approach Dr?

Three wks ago had liquid lift-Botox/Juvaderm which have had before w/great success by same Dr. Two wks ago had IPL on left cheek-same Dr. Well into...

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What Should I Do If IPL Wasn't Effective?

I had 1st IPL done week ago. Very plae skin, and A LOT of freckles. After 1st day ONLY 10 frecles turned darker, out of a million!skin wasnt even red....

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Worried About Potential Eye Damage when Being Treated with IPL Laser.

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,...

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If IPL Does Not Cause Fat Loss What are the Indents and Sinking Caused by?

Two months out have pictures that show the lines and indents. Had three treatments on the fourth turned it up caused burns close to blisters on checks...

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Patchy Skin!! Best Treatment for Even Skin Colour

I had ipl 6months back and had burns which resulted in pigmentation , as off now my skin has healed and is back to normal 70% but what can i do to get...

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Extreme Facial Swelling Following 1st Treatment, Should I Continue With Sessions?

I had my first IPL treatment about one month ago. The following day my entire face was so swollen I could barely see out of my eyes, with severe...

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Brown Spots Still Remaining After IPL Therapy, Is this Normal?

I got IPL therapy done a week ago and my skin did darken/pepper like coffee grounds but as the "grounds" are falling of sloughing off, I...

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Is It Normal to Feel a Painful Burning After IPL Treatment?

I have had 11 IPL treatments on my under arms but this last treatment i had this morning is painful and burning to the extent i have smothered in...

1 Day After IPL Photofacial I have Brown Spots Everywhere on My Face, is this a Normal Reaction?

I had an IPL Photofacial done yesterday. Immediately after procedure, my face was very red and felt on fire. After 1.5 hours, redness went down along...

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Does IPL Hair Reduction Actually Increase Hair Growth?

I have had 2 treatments on my full face of ipl hair reduction\removal. My beautician and friend both have warned me against further treatments. They...

2 Ipls Have Had No Effect on Lentigos at Derm Office. One of the Other Doctors Has Suggested Yag.what Do You Think?

I am now 5 weeks after ipl treatment on hands arms and face to try and fade or erase lentigos as diagnosed by derm. I am skin type II, and i see no...

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Long Term Cheek Blister After IPL

I had a second ipl treatment in early Spring and went outside immediately following it for 3 hours without sunscreen. 3 days later, a large blister...

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Products to Use After IPL?

After your 3 to 5 treatments how often should you need them? what products can you use .what products can be used at home to enhance the ipl...

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...

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Does IPL and Laser Hair Removal Cause Long Hair on the Face?

I am of East Indian descent. I have had IPL laser epilation and have noticed that although the hair is coming back softer, they are coming in quite...

Mid Facelift or Fat Grafting For Volume Loss in Face Post IPL?

I had a dr perform an aggressive IPL treatment 2 months ago. Week by week, I started noticing fat loss on my cheeks - until they started to sag and...

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IPL Hair Removal - Unwanted Pigmentation

I had my IPL hair removal treatment after 3 years in neck area. It was a little more painful than I remember. When I woke up next morning I saw a lot...

Why is IPL Not Working on Brown Spots?

I had 4 ipl treatments on face to get rid of brown spots and there is no improvement and my facial cosmetic surgeon is extremely qualified to do the...

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IPL Burn Marks. What Is My Best Option? (photo)

Hi i have had 1 session of ipl treatmen to get rid of pigmentation on my face. The area which was burnt was very paniful for about an hour and then...

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The Area Around my Mouth is Lighter- Will IPL Repair This?

I have had one IPL phot facial and am going for a second this week. In time will the IPL repair the lighter area around my entire mouth?

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Normal To Have a Grid-like Dark Brown Lines Across my Forehead After IPL? How Long Will This Last?

I had my first IPl treatment yesterday for multiple hyperpigmented sunspots on my face. I did my research and selected an experienced dermatologist...

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Why Does IPL Cause Crepey Skin?

Many people experience crepey and dry skin under ipl and lasers post treatment, what's the reason?

Skin is Very Dark After Second IPL

I had a few dark spots in my face, after second IPL my skin was burned and appear a large black shadow and new bigger dark spots, I continue with two...

Darkening of Upper Lip After 8 Seesion of IPL for Hair Removal??

I had 8 seesions IPL on my upper lip for hair removal purposes only. (fair asian skin,dark hair). I had good results,after the last session on 6 OCT...

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Bumpy, Rough Texture from IPL Done 7 Weeks Ago, is This Permanent?

I had an IPL fotofacial on my face for broken blood vessels. I was very swollen for about 7 days mostly on the upper cheeks. I now have rough skin and...

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Buccal Fat Pad and All Fat Pads in my Face Were Damamged by 12 IPL Laser Treatments, Will The Fat Come Back?

I was told by a plastic surgeon that there is a chance that my buccal fat pads and other facial padding can regenerate after 2 years if they were...

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I've Just Accidentally Discharged a Home IPL Device into my Open Eyes, from a Distance of About 10cm. Worried!

I've just accidentally discharged a home IPL device into my open eyes, from a distance of about 10cm. The safety device on the machine was meant...

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Is It Normal to Experience Muscle Aches After IPL?

I had my 1st session for the underarms yesterday and I have a bad ache in my shoulder and down my arm. Is that normal? It's as if I did some...

More IPL in Between the Hypopigmented Areas? See Picture

This is what my provider wants to do help blend in the areas of hypo skin and normal skin. Is this wise? Will it make things worse? Or should I just...

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So Far Have Had 6 IPL Treatments to Treat Rosacea Sunburn-like Diffuse Redness, Hasn't Helped, What Should I Do?

Reduce/remove the awful facial redness like I thot it wud, but has helped sumwhat reduce the 'prickly heat/stinging' sensations; the machine...

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Why Would IPL Make a Dent Like Appearance to my Cheeks? Feels Like a Rash.

Hi. I had IPL yesterday for some capillary issues, and today there is a weird almost "dent" like appearance to my lower cheeks under my...

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Redness and Burning Normal 24hours After IPL?

I had an IPL treatment 24 hours ago at a spa that has an IPULSE IPL machine that does no more than 19joules. This is not my first treatment with an...

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When to Tell Your Doctor You Don’t See IPL Results?

Can you please tell me just how long I should wait until I go back to my doctor and tell her I am unsatisfied with my IPL with kerastick & v-beam...

What is the Difference Between Ipl and Laser Hair Removal?

I got around 15 sittings on ipl.should i continue it?a doctor asked me to have laser t/m instead of ipl for hair removal on my face.

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Can IPL or Photofacial Cause Skin to Thin over Time?

I am a 47 year old female with reddish hair and freckled skin. I had IPL done about a year ago, and it worked great on my sun damage and freckles, and...

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Between Two Week IPL Sessions Can You Shave As Usual?

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Can IPL Cause Fibrosis?

Bumps, Tenderness, and Redness Normal After an Intense IPL Treatment?

I have had one milder IPL treatment and had no side effects We are trying to reduce the appearance of my acne scars since they are not very deep and...

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IPL Under Eyes to Reduce Dark Circles- Will Results Continue To Improve In First Week?

I had my first IPL therapy performed under my eyes to help reduce the apperance of dark circles. I can see dramatic improvement (day three. I was...

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Best Product to Use Between IPL Laser Treatments?

What will be a good product to use after IPL, and btw the appointments? Some specialists advised OBAGI line - please advise the best product to use....

Losing Hair on Head After 7 IPL Treatments, Had Lots of Facial Swelling and Blisters, Is this Permanent?

I had 7 IPL treatments...I was "zapped" quite a lot each time... I would have lots of facial swelling and a couple of times there were...

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Are Dark Red Spots Around Nose Normal After IPL Treatment?

I had my first IPL treatment yesterday and overall have just had the side effects that I was told about and expecting (some swelling under my eyes,...

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Hypopigmentation from IPL Due to Residual Tan, Options? (photo)

Today is march 21 and I had ipl done on Sept 20!It has been 6months since&I need help with hypopigmentation.1st of all, I was planning on getting...

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Why Was My 2nd IPL Hair Removal Treatment Less Effective Than First?

Hi... I had Hair Removal IPL Session and the first time it worked but the next time nothing happened. why the first time after 10 days i lost...

Hair Growth After IPL

What to do if hair growth occurs after IPL t/m on other face part where it was not before?

I'm 22, my Entire Face Was Ruined by 12 IPL Treatments, Can It Regenerate on It's Own?

You are all board certified surgeons, what did the IPL ruin in my skin that now my entire face moves around like liquid, it has no tissue, collagen or...

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IPL Treatment- Taking Filter off for More Intense Treatment?

I just had my first IPL treatment, and the esthetician who did the treatment said she would take off the filter for my next two treatments, because...

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Can IPL Laser Therapy Cause Heart Problems?

I have recently had Supra Ventricular Trachyartia and had an operation to destroy an abnormal conduction pathway in my heart. Would IPL have have...

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Can IPL on One Part of the Body Cause a Cold Sore Somewhere Else?

I have had IPL on my buttocks.I have never had a cold sore in my life, but I m getting itching, tingling in a corner of my mouth and have a small red...

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IPL Spots Weeks Later - It Looks Like my Doctor Did Not Cover All the Areas of my Face

3 weeks after my IPL most of my face looks fine (all healed) but near my jaw line both sides- I can see white spots which is the new skin- next to my...

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Today I Had my First IPL Treatment to Treat Mild Acne(to Kill Bacteria), I Have A Few New Freckles, Will They Fade?

Today I had my first IPL treatment to treat mild acne(to kill bacteria), I noticed there are a few freckles rise to the surface.Will they fade away?...

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Could IPL Hair Removal Make Hair Thicker?

I have been doing IPL hair removal for the past 10 months. After 4 sessions, most of my hair have either fallen ore thinned and grow very slowly,...

Is A IPL Risk to Vasculitis Sufferers? Is There A More Effective Forearm Rejuvenation Tx?

I have recently developed a rash over various parts of my body (face excluded) which my GP believes is palpable purpura (or vasculitis). If it is...

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I Had my Second IPL Treatment 4 Weeks Ago. I Am Still Have Redness and the Sunburn Sensation- Normal?

I had my second IPL treatment about 4 weeks ago. I am still experiencing redness with the sunburn sensation on my l cheek. I am getting treated for a...

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Is This a Cause of a Permanent HYPOpigmentation or It is New Regererated Skin Which Will Regain Its Color Once Exposed to Sun?

I had IPL for hair removal. I deveopled brown skin flaking and 2 blisters. After the brown flakes flaked away it left me with a pink skin. After some...

After Having Ipl I Have Small Lines Marks on my Face, Will They Fade?

Also on my left cheek i have a few small indents which i am hoping will go away, i had ipl 3 weeks ago, do you think these will heal or are here for...

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Can IPL Be Caused Due to Cooling Gas from Candela Laser?

3 weeks ago i had a laser removal treatment on my bikini area. This seem to burn my skin and has now caused IPL. I have been told by the company that...

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I Had IPL and There is a Blister on my Chin, Will this Scar?

It's been four days. Technician said it would go away within five days. Not a chance. Blistered area seems to be getting smaller, but am concerned...

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Are My IPL Treatments Being Administered Correctly?

Im currently having IPL and Im not sure she is using the machine correctly. I've had it done before and would feel a flick from the machine. She...

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Got Brown Spot from Using At-home IPL Device! What Should I Do From Here?

I recently bought RedMD from Amazon and first use of 30 min gave me glow, dryness and a large brown line on each side of nasolabial folds, I also get...

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Will I Be Permanently Discolored and Can I Ask for my Money Back? (photo)

I had 2 Triniti series IPL treatments (3 laser treatments in 1) but did not complete the matrix 2nd time as it was too painful/hot. Both times I was...

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I Got my IPL Done for Brown Spots and After 3week I Look Worse?

After 5 day IPL, brown spots fell off and turned to pink. A few days later pink area turn brown. Did I get burn from ILP.Should I continue with next...

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My Skin Has Some Sagging After an IPL Was Done, Does an IPL Dissolve Fat?

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What Can I Do For White Patches After 3 Sessions of IPL?

I had 3 sessions of IPL. I have noticed my skin had white patches, What can I do for this? I have got server blemishes. IPL has reduced the hair...

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IPL Burn or Bruise? Treated For Minimal Spider Veins and Hormonal Dark Spots.

Treated yesterday for minimal spider veins and hormonal dark spots. Today my eyes are swollen almost shut and have large silver dollar sized burns or...

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Severe Swelling After IPL Treatment

I had one ipl treatment and have severe swelling my eye area wasnt treated, yet my eyes are almost swollen shut after 3 days

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Can the Sauna After IPl Damage the Skin? Is There Any Gel, Cream or Product to Reduce Redness?

I had my third IPL on Friday and have been very happy with the results up until then. I left it a few days and then had a sauna on the Monday. I seem...

A PA Performed IPL + Radiofrequency Fotofacial with Syneron's EMAX SRA Head. Now I Have Eye Pain and Fat Atrophy, Options?

Settings were optical fluence of 25 and RF of 25. I was treated right up to eyeball (literally) and now have daily right eye pain that worsens with...

Hypopigmentation on Face from IPL Two Wks Ago. Dr Recommending Jessner or Perfect Peel, is It Safe?

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What Type of Makeup is Best for Use After IPL Treatments?

IPL a Few Days After Fertilization?

I've just found out i'm pregnant but a few days after fertilization I went for IPL. Is my baby safe?

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When Should I Stop Using a Skin Peel Gel After Intense Pulsed Light for Hyperpigmentaion?

I had a burn on my hand and later got hyperpigmented. A year after i had Intense pulse light treatment and 14 days after the skin started to peel and...

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I Sustained Severe/serious Damages from IPL, What Can I Do Now?

Such as necrosis, hypo-pigmentation, annihilation of my oil/sweat/sebaceous glands, no sebum production, pain in facial bones (nerve damage), a type...

Hair Loss on Mens Faces After Receiving IPL Treatments? What to Do to Restore Hair Growth?

After IPL facial hair loss in a man is there anything to help the hair grow back faster?

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Haven't Had Any Results After Two IPL Treatments For Acne Scars; What Can I Do? (photo)

I have acne scare on my face and i want to remove that. my dr suggest me for ipl acne mode and i start that on first i didnt got any result. its fine...

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What is the Risk of Hyperpigmentation with IPL Treatment of Upper Lip?

I am of Sri Lankan origin so I have medium brown skin. I am planning on undertaking IPL treatment on my upper lip, but have heard there is a risk of...

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My Face is Still Dark Purple from IPL 2 Days Ago, Should I Be Worried?

As I said, my skin is very dark purple and I do have some tracking marks. This is NOT a sunburn type feeling. The pain was horrible for approx. 7...

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More Fair Hair Regrowth After Treatment of IPL on Bikini Area, Why is This?

I have been receiving IPL for my bikini area I was almost hair free until this last visit, which the tech changed the intensity for my fairer hair....

IPL Caused Broken Capillaries. Normal?

3 weeks ago I had my first session of IPL. Over the next week on the left side of my face I broke out in severe spots that would crust and felt...

Hyperpigmentation/burn Following IPL for Vascular Treatment (Broken Capillary) Scar Prevention? (photo)

I had IPL done on a broken capillary on my nose 4 days ago. The affected area was about 2mm diameter before tx, slighly raised, red and been there for...

IPL Laser Blisters Normal?

I had IPL laser on Wed and have several blisters on my cheeks from it. Is it normal and how do I treat them? Thanks

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Can Fraxel Help Scars from a Bad Reaction to IPL That I Got Very Recently?

I had a course of IPL and after the 3rd treatment 3 weeks ago when the level was turned up afterwards I have red indentations all over my cheeks and...

I Had IPL 2 Days Before. Can I Go for Face Bleach and Facial As my Skin is Acne Prone?

Sickly Pale After IPL. Will my Color Return?

I had 3 IPL photofacials. Now I look horribly pale. Like an ill person. The doc says that I have returned to my normal tone. She suggested that if I...

Is It Danger for the User of IPL Hair Remover?

Iam technician applying IPL hair remover on patients. Is it dangerous for me from the rays it produces

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IPL Hair Removal on Legs Five Days Ago. Small/medium Hives/sports Sore & Itchy. Is This Normal and How Do I Get Rid of It ASAP?

Have family wedding in 7days and need to spraytan and wear a dress to my knees, marks are sore, red, ugly and uncomfortable. I thought they'd be...

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