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Intense Pulsed Light Photofacial - Results, Alternatives

My doctor sent me an email that his office now offers IPL photo facial. When do you recommend IPL for your patients? For what skin conditions is it...

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Photofacial Side Effects

I got my first Photofacial today and it feels like a really bad sunburn, and also I noticed a lot of dark brown small to medium spots all over. Is...

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When Does Peeling Start After Photofacial?

How long does it take for the face to peel after a Photofacial? I got my first one done on Friday and it is now almost Tuesday and my face hasn't...

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How Long Between Photo Facial Treatments?

I was wondering how long I'd have to wait between Photo Facial treatments? What is the typical amount of time?

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IPL Vs. Photo Facial: What's the Difference?

I think IPL and photo facial is the same thing.  please correct me if wrong

10 doctor answers

How Much Does a Photofacial Cost?

My sister says to me that I should consider a photofacial treatment to get rid of face blemishing. What would I have to spend to get photofacial? How...

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Hyperpigmentation Looks Worse After Photofacial

I have now had 11 photofacial's and my face looks worse than it ever did.  The dark spots have just gotten darker and the last time I went in, I...

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Ipl or Photofacial Side Effect - Hair Growth?

I have very fine facial hair, like most women, but I'm worried that if I have a photo facial that the hair will be burned off during treatment and...

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IPL Vs. Photofacial - What's the Difference?

What's the difference between IPL and a Photofacial?

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Risk of Scarring from IPL After Scabs Fall Off?

The 'scabs' that resulted from IPL treatments have fallen off, but the area is reddish/pinkish. It has been several weeks but the pigmentation has...

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