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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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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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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IPL or Fraxel Laser to Treat Hyperpigmentation on Leg?

About 4 years ago I had sclerotherapy on my legs and as a result, have some pretty nasty-looking hyperpigmentation areas. I'm nervous about what to do...

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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 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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IPL for Severe Hyperpigmentation on Brown Skin?

My grandparents are white, but I'm brown with severe freckling of white, tan and dark brown spots, plus larger brown spots all over, more than any...

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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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IPL for Perifollicular Hyperpigmentation on Leg?

I have this perifollicular hyperpigmentation due to laser diode hair removal. Could this be improved with IPL pigment treatment? there is no keloid...

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Which is More Aggressive Between IPL and V Beam?

At the same settings, which between IPL and V Beam is more aggressive on the skin and has a greater risk of causing hyperpigmentation?

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Can IPL Hair Removal Also Help Reduce Hyperpigmentation?

I have fair olive skin and acne however, I have fine dark hair and am thinking to get it treated. I am worried that as my acne leaves hyperpigmented...

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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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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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Is IPL or Laser Peel Best to Get Rid of Pigmentation on Asian Skin?

I’m an Asian woman (49 y/o) with pigmentation on my face. I had flawless skin in my 20s/30s, but when my face began to develop tiny brown spots,...

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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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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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Can I Get IPL with Dark Skin and Problems with Hyperpigmentation?

Moderately dark skin + problems with Hyper/Hypopigmentation = good candidate for IPL?

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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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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...

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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Is AFT Pulsed Light Treatment Effective in the Removal of Sun Spots if You Have Olive Complexion?

I am a 34 year female who's skin shows some wrinkles and can sometimes be prone to breakouts. I am debating between having AFT Pulsed Light...

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...