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IPL Laser Rosacea

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...

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IPL or Laser Treatments for Rosacea Treatment?

I have rosacea and my skin is very sensitive. Which would be better, IPL or laser treatments? A bad experience with IPL on my chest left welts under...

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Intense Pulsed Light Rosacea - Will It Reduce Facial Redness?

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...

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Is SCITON Profile Really the Best IPL Technology on the Market?

Although the Dermatology Centre at our local University claims to use "state of the art" IPL technology with SCITON Profile, the price (650...

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Is Bruising Normal After IPL?

I have fair skin and use IPL to treat rosacea. It's been three years since last IPL and just had it done on Friday (they have a new technician at...

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IPL for Rosacea by a Technician or a Dermatologist?

I have just returned from a second consultation at our local University in Canada. Although I already saw the dermatologist for a consultation, I had...

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IPL 6 Months Following Rhinoplasty

Hello. I had open approach rhinoplasty six months ago and am consequently still at the stage where there is still some post operative swelling. My...

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Lumpy Skin After Limelight IPL - Will This Go Away?

I received a limelight IPL for roseacea yesterday and almost immediately my skin felt (and looks in the right light) lumpy. I have had IPL many times...

How Long After Aldara Can I Have IPL or a Laser for Rosacea?

I used aldara for sundamage. I have been wanting an IPL or laser treatment for my rosacea, and now seems like the perfect time since my face is more...

Treatment Frequency for IPL for Rosacea?

I just began a series of six IPL treatments for redness and small visible vessels from rosacea. The nurse told me to come once per week, but most of...

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Effect of IPL on Aboriginal Skin?

I have Rosacea, dry, sensitive skin, with acne scars, and I break out some. I've seen a dermatologist, and he recommended IPL. I am scared to have...

Redness And More Visible Broken Blood Vessels After IPL for Rosacea- Normal?

I had my first IPL treatment for rosacea a few days ago. My face is still red, and the my broken vessel is more visible. Is it normal on the first...

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How Soon After Facelift or Mini Facelift is It Safe to Have an IPL Photofacial for Rosacea? Thanks!

I had a "mini" facelift a little over two months ago and am wondering if it is safe to now have an IPL Photofacial or a chemical peel.

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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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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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IPL Versus Vbeam for Rosacea (No Veins)?

I have rosacea redness but very few visible broken veins. I have been told by one dermatologist to get Vbeam treatments and another to use IPL. My...

Can a Doctor Please Address the Orange Peel Texture That Some Many People Have Posted Pictures Of?

I am scheduled for IPL for rosacea redness on 5/7 but am very concerned about the bad results that I have seen. I can't find where a doctor will...

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