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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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What to Expect After IPL Hair Removal on Legs?

Hi I had my first IPL session on full legs three days ago, prior to that I had a patch test. I was alright for the first day but now I have red...

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Can Fraxel Help Scars from a Bad Reaction to IPL That I Got Very Recently?

I had a course of IPL and after the 3rd treatment 3 weeks ago when the level was turned up afterwards I have red indentations all over my cheeks and...

I Had my First IPL 4 Days Ago, Why Haven't All of my Freckles Darkened Post IPL? Why Are Some Red?

I had my first IPL 4 days ago and as expected some of my freckles darkened, however some have not. Why happens to these? Also, some are red (raw). Is...

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