I had one IPL session for acne redness 3 weeks ago. I didn't shave prior to treatment (since I just don't like shaving) and just trimmed my facial hair short (about half an inch). A diffuse area of my beard was singed and looked curled. Most of curled hair, kept growing for about a week. Then, some started to fall out. I shaved out of panic. The treated area looked bare for a week. Now I see some short fine hair+small black dots in close look.The wavelength was 480 nm. Skin type III-Dark hair
Hi Doctors, I am considering to have an IPL facial (probably 3-4 sessions) to help with some redness and sun damage, but I have recently started using Minoxidil for beard growth (which I know is not 'officially' supported by Minoxidil, but several anecdotal evidence exists). My question is; if I have an IPL (or Fractional Laser) on my face, is there a possibility it may affect my beard growth (using Minoxidil). I ask because I understand IPL and laser can also be used for hair removal.
I Got ipl done for Acne on my earlier today, without knowing a lot about it. I know I should have researched a bit more. I'm 21 years old and don't have a full beard at all, but I have some very light hairs on my chin and upper lip. Will I ever be able to grow a beard now?
I did IPL on my face. I had a few hairs on my sideburns but did half face. I now have a full on beard due to stimulated hair growth. I then went to SKIN at harley street &had 13 lazer sessions, the beard did not go. I then went to another clinic that uses the ALEX machine and have had 2years of lazer on my face&body. Though finer on my face, the hair has only come back THICKER on my arms! I apparently do not have a hormone imbalance as tests suggest. PLEASE someone tell me what the problem is!
I am a 43 year old male and had IPL treatment for general sun damage and fine lines two days ago. Now I am noticing a patchy appearance to my beard. Is this permanent? The doctor never told me about potential hair loss to the beard area. Will my beard grow back or am I going to have a patchy beard going forward?? I bought a series of 4 but am really nervous now about going back.
I am 46 year old male, light skin & black hair. I had 2 IPL treatments, 2 weeks apart for skin spots & freakles. My physician advised me there would be temporary hair loss in the beard area. He said the setting on the machine was not strong enough for permanent removal. It has been 4 weeks now and my beard area is still very patchy with no sign of regrowth in the treated areas. How long does it take to confirm the hair loss isn't permanent?
Male - mid-forties, with olive skin (type IV). Black beard (with white hair in some places) I am considering IPL treatment for sun spots on my face. I'd like to ensure my beard is not weakened and (if it needs to be shaved off before each treatment) that it grows back as full/thick as it is now. I hear black hair absorbs the light more than blond/white hair does. How close to the beard line can the device be placed, and on the forehead, how close to the hairline without damaging the hair?
I want to improve the pigmenation of my skin and have a more even tone, however, I am aware IPL is also used for hair removal. Will it make my stubble patchy or prevent me from growing a beard in the future?
I'm having a full body treatment with IPL. i'm having great results in any part of body but not in face. I'm considering Laser Diode for my beard, would be more suitable than IPL? After 2 months of treatments every 2 weeks, i fairly seen hair reduction in the part of my chin and upper lip, but in cheeks it seems to work very good. why is this? Not enough energy?