I play a lot of beach volleyball, so staying out of the sun is impossible. Is this treatment only effective for patients who are not constantly exposed to sunlight? I also have tanned skin with a lot of freckling and/or small sun spots on the face. Is this treatment effective for my type of skin? Thanks for your help.
I am a 48 year old woman with light skin tone and am experiencing hyperpigmentation (sun spots) on my arms as a result of past UV exposure. I would like to know what the most reliable course of action would be for long term success in addressing this issue.
I'm in the process of getting IPL hair removal on my bikini area. I'm wondering if it's ok to go to the beach (with a bikini) since part of the bikini area of the skin might be exposed to the suns rays. Also, how would the same situation relate to a tanning bed? (Just for curiosity)
I received 1 IPL treatment for dark spots and did not wear a hat after the 6th day of having the treatment. I also wore a sunblock that was SPF 30 instead of SPF 40 for five days. I have several spots now, and there is more hyperpigmentation than there used to be. I would like to get IPL again to get rid of these spots, but I have some questions. With each subsequent IPL treatment does your skin usually get more hyperpigmenation, or does it repair the skin permanently as long as you stay out of the sun?
I got a few IPL treatments a yr ago and only had a few spots on my nose from living in Hawaii as a child and getting sunburns. Most went away but a few stubborn ones stayed. I went back in the sun after and I now I have them worse all over my face. I was wondering if it was the IPL that made those appear due to the sun exposure after the treAtments? And is there anything to combat this? I heard vitamin C cream? I physically can't not ever be in sun again but want them to fade Is it impossible?
I had IPL on my chest and shoulders to treat pigmentation I had in those areas. As you can see the skin that was treated is significantly lighter than the surrounding skin. I've tried going out in the sun for short periods to stimulate pigment but with no luck. Will this ever resolve??