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IPL Laser Rosacea 10 answers

My face seems to get very red in the wintertime and I've been told this is rosacea - I am very fair-skinned. Does IPL or photo facial effectively...

IPL Vs Pulsed Dye Laser for Post Acne Redness 6 answers

Which is better in treating post acne redness? What i expect from the treatment is to help lighten the flat red lesions on my skin as much as possible...

IPL Laser Facial Redness Treatment 5 answers

My skin is rough and often red. A plastic surgeon told me that Intense Pulsed Light (IPL Laser) was the best way for me to address these skincare...

How LOng After First Session of IPL Can I Have 2nd Session? 5 answers

Ive done my first session of ipl 5 days ago to remove acne scars and i am new to the subject. but the scars have increased in redness and i understand...

IPL Alternative for People with Sun Sensitivities? 4 answers

I recently visited a well known cosmetic dermatologist regarding reducing the redness from capillaries around my nose as well as evening out my facial...

Symptoms Directly After IPL Treatment Was Very Different at New Salon, Could This Mean it Wasn't as Effective? 4 answers

Hello,I have hair removal laser treatment on my body & during the session I can smell the burn of hairs & right after a session I have red...

IPL Burns Still Tender After Three Weeks 3 answers

Three weeks ago I had IPL for my face and neck. I had it to treat some discolorations around my mouth, 10 spots to be precise. But the procedure...

Can IPL Remove or Thin out Facial Hair? 3 answers

I've had trouble shaving for years, and it's very painful for me. I also have very sensitive skin and after I shave my face is red, blotchy, and in...

Will Skin Still Tan Afer IPL? 3 answers

I have a mild case of cheek redness and I am considering getting IPL on that area. I live in Florida and I go to the beach at least once a month. Will...

I Had IPL 2 Days Ago and Have Coffee Grounds Spots, but No Redness. Did It Work? 3 answers

Even the first day, that evening, I had no redness at all. It was performed by a board certified dermatologist, so I am not concerned that he did not...

IPL For Sun Freckles on Chest and Back Made Me Red and Extremely Itchy 3 answers

I itch severely. I bought some anti itch cortisone and some topical that kills staph so it doesnt get infected. At what point should I go to my...

Would You Recommend IPL for Patients with Perioral Dermatitis? (photo) 3 answers

My Perioral Dermatitis is not inflamed at the moment, but I have to be very careful with any products/medications that I apply to my chin. I have...

Intense Pulsed Light Rosacea - Will It Reduce Facial Redness? 2 answers

I'm 20 and have rosacea. It started to appear at around 15 and got steadily worse. Face is red most of the time now, particularly the nose. Also...

Best Melasma, Redness and Large Pores Treatment for Sensitive Skin? 2 answers

I am 33 years old, and have sensitive skin (i.e. I don't respond well to glycolic acid). My cocerns are: slight browness/possible melasma on my...

Is IPL Therapy for Chest or Face 2 answers

I need to have my face and a few areas on my chest treated (red and brown marks/sun damage). Can I have IPL for these areas, or is it for one...

Getting Rid of Redness Without Damage to Facial Hair 2 answers

(i am 19yr male). i have been considering getting ipl done to get rid of the redness that stretches across my cheeks (it covers areas of facial hair)...

Will IPL Help Red Marks from TCA Peel, Exacerbated by Fraxel? 2 answers

2 years ago I had a series of 3 TCA-peels which I was very pleased with, except for some red streaks left on my upper lip, exactly where I had tiny...

Chances of Side Effects from Palomar IPL Machine? 1 answer

After being recommended IPL by my dermatologist for my sparse, thin beard because of chronic ingrown hairs and blemishes, I'm thinking of doing it....

IPL Vs Pulsed Dye Laser for Redness and Sun Damage? 1 answer

I had 7 IPL treatments to reduce facial redness due to sun damage. Unfortunately, I have seen no improvement despite progressively more aggressive...

Swelling and Redness After IPL? 1 answer

Had IPL two days ago on my face. Left side, I have a red area and the size of a dime it is very red and looks like it could scab. The left side is...

Is IPL Good for Redness Caused by Sun Damage 1 answer

I have a lot of redness on my upper chest (decollete area) and wrinkles from past sun damage. Is IPL the best treatment for this condition? If not...

IPL to Treat Blushing? 1 answer

I am thinkng of having IPL to treat flushing/blushing. I am pale-skinned but blush really easily. I can also go red if I am in a warm room, but its...

IPL for Flushing Skin and Pores? 1 answer

My dermatologist said that my flushing stems from a genetic factor, drinking alcohol and coffee, and being in the sun.I see how all of those factors...

Terrible Spots After IPL 1 answer

It's been two weeks after I had p IPL, and they look brighter red than they did a week ago! They were bumpy, but that's gone down, but my skin was...

IPL After Accutane 1 answer

I went on accutane for a total of 4 months. (stopped due to side effects) I have been off accutane for 2 months, and my skin looks horrible. I still...

OK to Use Metrogel for Redness After IPL? 1 answer

Can I use Metrogel after my IPL treatments for redness? 

IPL While on Cipromil? 1 answer

I am interested in having IPL to treat my redness, but am on Cipromil and have been told that this could make me photosensitve to the treatment. What...

Will Vitamin C Serum or Licorice Root Extract After IPL Help Repair Capillaries? 1 answer

Hello, I recently had an ipl treatment for redness and some broken capillaries on my nose. Can I use a vitamin c serum or a serum containing licorice...

IPL Not Helping with Red Skin: What else Can I Do? 1 answer

I'm 23. I've had red skin forever. I found a picture of myself when I was 11 & it looks like I was sunburnt. This is how it's always...

How to Get Ride of Damage Skin After IPL Hair Removal? 1 answer

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...


Redness and Burning Normal 24hours After IPL? 1 answer

I had an IPL treatment 24 hours ago at a spa that has an IPULSE IPL machine that does no more than 19joules. This is not my first treatment with an...

Would IPL Address Redness After Erbium Treatment 1.5 Years Later? 1 answer

I had an erbium laser treatment 1.5 years ago on a columellar scar and recently contacted a dermatologist about the persistent redness. The...

Bumps, Tenderness, and Redness Normal After an Intense IPL Treatment? 1 answer

I have had one milder IPL treatment and had no side effects We are trying to reduce the appearance of my acne scars since they are not very deep and...

IPL and LED - Can I Alternate LED and IPL Treatments? 1 answer

I will be undergoing 6 LED facials. I understand the waiting time between sessions should be about 2 weeks. I would also like to have IPL treatments...

I Had my Second IPL Treatment 4 Weeks Ago. I Am Still Have Redness and the Sunburn Sensation- Normal? 1 answer

I had my second IPL treatment about 4 weeks ago. I am still experiencing redness with the sunburn sensation on my l cheek. I am getting treated for a...

Polaris Vs IPL

I spend a lot of time in Europe. I'm curious what the pros and cons are of getting IPL (in the US) vs. Polaris (in Europe). I'm female, and have...

Is Extended Redness and Bruising Normal After IPL?

My first session of IPL went great - my skin looked beautiful and no flushing events, except with wine. My second session the results were horrible....
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