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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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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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IPL or Photofacial for Upper Lip Pigmentation?

A couple of years ago, I noticed that the area above my upper lip was a shade darker than the rest of my face. I've been better about staying away...

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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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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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IPL to Remove Dark Spots/moles?

I have fair skin but have a few very dark spots about 2mm in diameter on my chest and neck, about 10 of them. They are regular in shape and flat on...

Can IPL Be Used to Treat Scars?

I had a mole removed by radiosurgery. It was bright red, and over the last 7-8 months has become lighter, a brown color (not dissimilar to the mole)....

Can an At-home Hair Removal IPL Kit Also Be Used for a Skin Pigmentation Problem?

I bought the Boots IPL machine which is designed to be used at home hence not too strong as the ones used at salons. Can the same IPL also be used for...

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...

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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Can Areola Pigmentation Be Removed with an IPL Laser?

I had an areola reduction surgery, then used the ipl laser to better the scar marks, during that procedure the laser light faded parts of my areola so...

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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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...

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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Timing Between IPL and Microdermabrasion

Hello... I am doing IPL to treat my rosacea, high pigmentation, sun and pregnancy spots. I also want to get microdermabrasion to achieve better...

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Upset and Very Scared After Ipl. Afraid my Face is Ruined. Eyes Are Swollen Shut and Bruising.

I received ipl yesterday for a few broken capillaries on my cheeks and a couple patches of over pigmentation due to hormone replacement therapy. I am...

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IPL Settings Suggested For Light Pigmentation Therapy On Face?

Hi there! I am interested in going for light pigmentation therapy in my face. I am seeing a therapist using IPL and am sceptical of what setting...

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