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How Do You Prevent Further Scarring from IPL?

I had an IPL treatment last week and have already noticed a few spots (about the size of my finger tip in my cheek and below my eye) that are slightly...

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Would a Few Rounds of IPLS in my 40s Be a Good Aging Preventer?

I am a light skinned light brunette, sunblock every day. Just want to keep it all as it is as much as possible without heavy treatments. My face is...

2 doctor answers

Suggestions For Preventing Burns and Bad Experiences with IPL for Rosacea?

I want to have IPL treatments for Rosacea, but this forum is filled with negative reviews and scary pictures. How can we all be better consumers of...

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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...

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