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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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Can IPL Treat Freckles?

I don't know why I have a lot of freckles around my neck. Can the IPL can treat it?

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IPL Treatment Setting for Freckles?

I want to get IPL on my face and body for brown freckles (not moles or melasma, just plain old freckles). They are very light so they are difficult...

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IPL Safety Measures?

I am a light-skinned female interested in IPL to remove freckles from sun on my chest, shoulders and back. After reading many of the horror stories...

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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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Do You Need to Stay out of the Sun After an IPL Photorejuvenation Facial and for How Long?

I play a lot of beach volleyball, so staying out of the sun is impossible. Is this treatment only effective for patients who are not constantly...

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IPL for Type IV Skin Tone

I am a 42 year old woman who is noticing more sun spots/freckles and brown spots lately (mainily after giving birth). I am considering IPL, but am a...

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IPL for Dark Freckles Under Eye - Is It Safe?

I have had a test patch done on my face for IPL for freckles on my face, I have fair freckly skin and sensitive around cheek area, I have three dark...

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I Have Some Light Olive Skin Tone with Freckles, is IPL a Good Thing for Me

I  Have Some Light Olive Skin Tone with Freckles, is IPL a Good Thing for Me

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Considering IPL: How Essential is It That I Consult with a Doctor First?

I'm pretty certain that IPL is the appropriate remedy for my red spots (broken veins around the nose and on the cheek) and freckles. Neither are...

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I Am a 27 Year Old Female with Fair Skin and a Lot of Freckling on my Chest and Arms\

I am a 27 year old female with fair skin and a lot of freckling on my chest and arms (many tiny specks all over from sun damage). I am considering...

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Can IPL Be Used for Freckles on Lips?

Can IPL treat freckles on lips

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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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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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What IPL Settings Should Be Used for Light Freckles?

Here is the response to the reply to my original post. The Fitzpatrick 17 was a type-o. I have dark hair, white skin, brown freckles, and dark eyes. I...

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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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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