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Can I Get a Chemical Peel After IPL?

How soon after I get an IPL Photofacial can I get a peel done? And what kind of peel would you recommend? I just got an IPL done 2 days ago and am...

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Should I Stop Retin-A Treatment Before Having IPL?

Should I stop Retin-A before an IPL? When? Also, how long do I have to wait to resume using Retin-A after my IPL? Any other recommended preparation...

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IPL Treatment After Accutane?

I was on low dose Accutane for 7 weeks (daily for 5 weeks, 3x/week for 2weeks). My dermatologist told me I could have an IPL treatment after 3 weeks...

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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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Is 4 weeks long enough between ipl "treatments"?

I had IPL done once and liked it and then exactly 4 weeks later had it done again. The pain was worse the second time and I noticed, after about one...

9 doctor answers

Is It Ok to Wait Longer Than 4 Weeks Between Ipl Sessions?

Is it ok to wait longer than 4 weeks between ipl sessions. I have already had 2 sessions 4-5 weeks apart, and am pleased to say there is 80% reduction...

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How Long After Accutane Can I Get IPL? Is 8 Months Ok?

I eventually was on 60mg for 6 months (started on 20mg and built my way up). I am now off Accutane for 8 months. Is IPL ok to have done now? Thank you!

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Is It Ok to Get a DermaPen Treatment Followed by an Elos IPL Fotofacial 10 Days Later?

I just want to make sure I am getting the right advice on these treatments. Is 10 days in between enough time to heal? Going forward, the treatment...

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Microlaser Peel After IPL Treatments?

Is it ok to to get IPL done on me FIRST and then get Microlaser peel (40 micron) few weeks later?

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