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Treatments for Poikiloderma of Civatte

I was recently diagnosed with poikiloderma of civatte.  Unfortunately, I suffer from this condition due to  short-term, aggressive tanning...

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IPL vs Yag Laser for Sun Damage?

My 50th birthday is coming up, and I want to do something for myself to improve my skin. It is starting to make me look... 50. My chest and neck are...

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How is DPL Therapy-at Home Different from IPL?

I came across the Deep Penetrating Light (DPL) Therapy-at home online and I'm wondering if it is legit. How is it different from IPL? I have fair skin...

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IPL Vs Pulsed Dye Laser for Redness and Sun Damage?

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

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Is IPL Good for Redness Caused by Sun Damage

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...

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Is IPL Therapy for Chest or Face

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...

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IPL Safety Measures?

I am a light-skinned female interested in IPL to remove freckles from sun on my chest, shoulders and back. After reading many of the horror stories...

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How Long After Having Had an IPL Treatment Can I Expose my Self to the Sun?

I have recently had my second IPL session for hair removal on my face and will probably have one more session. I was wondering how long after my last...

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IPL + Laser but No Results

I have had 4 treatments combining sciton laser and IPL. I want rejuvinated looking skin. I am 38 have sun damage (wrinkles and sun spots) as well as...

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How Effective is IPL for Sun Damage and Age Spots?

I am considering IPL  as I do have some sun damage spots/brown age spots, after reading some reviews about it, I am unsure weather to go ahead...

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Using At-home Laser Hair Removal Devices for Sun Damage Too?

Can home laser hair removal devices (silk'n, tria) be used to counteract sun damage? IPL lasers are used to remove hair and help with sun damage, so...

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IPL Treatment Series and Maintanance?

I want to receive a series of IPL treatments. I am 26 with moderate sun damage rating on the Visia skin analysis photos. If I get a series of 3-6...

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IPL for Sun Damage on Neck?

Would IPL Be Effectivive is Clearing Up Redness on my Neck Due to Sun Damage?

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IPL for Red Sun Damaged Skin - Will It Have to Be Treated Every Year?

I had treatment on face with effudix and left skin red will ipl work on this and will it remove redness permenently i don`t want to have to top up...

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What Are the Recommended Parameter Settings for Sun Damaged Skin IPL Treatment?

I am a fitzpatrick skin type III and recently bought a mini IPL machine to treat my own skin from various skin conditions. Can you please send me the...

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

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...

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