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IPL Laser Risks & Safety

Is there any chance of IPL causing skin cancer or other problems in 10 or 15 years?

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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...

1 doctor answer

Worried About Potential Eye Damage when Being Treated with IPL Laser.

I have had IPL on my face to remove hair several times. I wore the goggles I was provided. They got very close to my eye ie top of the cheekbone,...

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IPL Increase Risks of Pre-cancer Spots?

Can IPL photofacial increase chances of pre-cancer spots? I had two removed previously on face and want to know if this process could irritate a...

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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 Safe in Pregnancy?

I am asian women have pregnancy of 6 weeks. i suffer from thick black hair on my face n neck and usually get laser done on my face every six weeks...

4 doctor answers

IPL After Rhinoplasty?

I had a Rhinoplasty with silicone nasal implant 2 years ago. After the surgery, I have stopped all facial treatments, as I'm afraid the beautician...

4 doctor answers

Groupon Discount: 15 IPL Hair Removal Treatments for $99 - Worth It?

I've searched for reviews on the clinic offering the service, but have found virtually none. They use the Photosilk Plus IPL device. I figure...

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Can I Receive IPL and Laser Hair Removal Treatment when I Am Breastfeeding?

Can I Receive IPL and Laser Hair Removal Treatment when I Am Breastfeeding?

3 doctor answers

Will IPL Damage Basal Skin Cells?

I am wondering if there is a possiblity of damaging basal skin cell when IPL treatment.

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