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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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IPL Vs. Photo Facial: What's the Difference?
I think IPL and photo facial is the same thing. please correct me if wrong
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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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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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Why Didn't I See Results After Photofacial?
I recently had a Photofacial on my upper chest area and saw no changes from it. I previously had some on my face at a different clinic years ago and...
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AFT Pulsed Light or IPL for Spots, Rosacea, Fine Lines?
My goal is to improve skin tone (brown spots/sun damage and redness due to rosacea) as well as skin texture (pores) and fine lines.
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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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Recurring Brown Spots After Photofacial Treatments
I had Photofacial treatment done last month. First, all the brown spots were gone, nice and clean, and I was very happy about it. Then, 3 weeks later,...
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Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation Due to Photo Facial Treatments
I am now 40, 3/4 Asian & 1/4 Caucasian and my skin is probably a medium Type 3. In Oct 2008, I purchased/started a package of 6 photo facial...
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AFT Photofacial Vs Pixel Laser for Skin Rejuvenation?
Which is more effective at treating fine lines and overall improvement of appearance, AFT (Photofacial) or Pixel Laser resurfacing? I am in good...
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How Long After Botox Should I Wait to Get a Photofacial?
I am going in for Botox (second time/forehead only) this weekend and also want to get a Photofacial soon (not the same day; the machine is not...
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Photofacial Melasma
A doctor referred specifically to fair-skinned patients for Photofacials. I am Asian and have darker skin. Is it true that Photofacials tend to make...
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Fotofacial While Breastfeeding?
Is it risky to have a foto facial while breastfeeding?
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Can Fraxel Laser Fix Hyperpigmentation Caused by Other Laser Treatments?
I have undergone 6 sessions of laser photo facial but the discoloration has gotten worse, became much darker and spread more on my face. My doctor has...
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Under Eye Fillers + Photo Facial Laser Treatment?
I'm going for some photo facial laser treatments and fillers around the under eye area. I was wondering if it is safe to go for the fillers first...
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Can Asian People Have IPL or Photofacial?
It is said that IPL is not suitable for dark skin. How dark does the dark refer to? I’m Asian. Is it ok for me to go for IPL treament? If not,...
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How Many Sessions of Photofacial to See Results?
How many for improvement, and then how often to sustain the improvement?
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Is the Aerolase Lightpod Neo Any Good?
I am scheduled for treatment for photorejuvenation using Aerolase Lightpod Neo. Is this machine effective?
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Will Photofacials Do Anything for the Fine Lines Around the Eyes?
I have fine lines around the eyes and already use Botox there. I would like to smooth them out and even out my skin tone/pigmentation. Will a series...
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Are at Home Photofacial Units Effective for Dark Spots?
I'm Asian and have light-olive skin tone. Two years ago, I had a Photofacial done to get rid of a spot. This year, the mark came back bigger and...
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Can Photofacial Cause Tooth Pain?
I had a Photofacial treatment a day ago and all went well, no redness, swelling, or heat sensations. Today I am experiencing tooth pain as I chew. ...
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How Long Before Blister from Photofacial Heals?
Just how long should this area take to heal? It's really large and red. Will it scar?
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Are Results from Photofacial Permanent?
My question is, I'm happy with the results but are they permanent or should I expect, like everything else, that as time goes on my skin will appear...
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Swelling Normal After Photofacial Treatments?
Is it normal for hands to swell after Photofacial treatments? I had Photofacial done to my arms and hands yesterday and now my hands are swollen and...
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Photofacial for Dark Spots?
I am in my early 30's, skin looks healthy overall. I have a few (about 5-10) small dark spots on my face. But I don't have any red or brown areas. My...
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How Can I Reduce Swelling After Photofacial?
I had my first Photofacial treatment yesterday, and under my eyes is very swollen. Is there anything I can do to help the swelling go down?
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A Good Deal for Photofacial and Microdermabrasion?
Is this a good deal - 6 Photofacial sessions + 6 microderm alternated? The quote I got: 6 fotofacial + 6 microderm sessions for $2200. Does it sound...
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Sun Exposure After Photofacial Treatments?
I have had 3 Photofacial treatments, but will be on a tropical island in 30 days. I will wear sunblock as well as a hat, but it IS a tropical Island....
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Will Sun Exposure Reverse Photofacial Results?
Will exposure to sun reverse Photofacial treatment results or will I more likely burn? I've had 3 Photofacial treatments but I'm going to a tropical...
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Photofacials with Asian Skin
Would the treatments of photofacials hurt my wife's skin?
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Photofacial Safe After 3 TCA Chemical Peels?
I've had 3 TCA Chemical Peels within the last 6 years to decrease slight acne scarring. Now, my skin is super sensitive and I've acquired a couple...
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Is It Safe for Esthetician to Do Photofacial?
What if a trained Esthetician not a doctor or registered nurse who works in a cosmetic Plastic Surgeon office do my Photofacial/IPL? Should I trust...
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Will Photofacial Help with Sun Damage?
I have sun damage (hyperpigmentation) on my upper lip. This happened after waxing my upper lip and not using sunscreen while traveling in Africa. ...
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Photofacial for Dark Spots Cause by Tanning Beds?
I have dark spots on my face from laying in a tanning bed for years. Is a Photofacial the way to go? They are not extemely dark but they are...
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Photofacial Vs eMatrix - Best for Sun Damage/Melasma?
With many years taking birth control (now not taking BC) and a lack of good sun care when I was younger, at 38 I have plenty of sun damage and...
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Can I Get a Photofacial on my Feet?
I wore the same sandals two summers ago and got brown stripes across my feet. I figured it would fade after 2 years, and while the demarcation isn't...
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Photofacial After Laser Resurfacing?
I had laser resurfacing 12 weeks ago, and would like to have Photofacials to even out the complexion. Is it too soon? Or can I use a whitening gel...
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More Breakouts Normal After Photofacial?
I had two Photofacials for 2 1/2 weeks apart. I was told it can help with current acne, acne scars, and sun spots. So far, I haven't seen any...
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Photofacial for Freckles?
I am 18 years old and I want to do a Photofacial treatment to get rid of my freckles. Is this treatment right for me?
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Can Photofacial Cause Outbreak of Shingles?
Recentl,y I had a demonstration of a "skin tightening" treatment with Elos technology. A few days later, I started using Tanda light therapy...
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Is It Safe to Alternate Photofacial Treatments and Chemical Peels?
I am considering a photofacial and my doctor wants to alternate photofacial treatments and chemical peels every two weeks. Is this safe?
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Photofacial for Redness, Acne, Fine Lines, and Hair Removal?
I have redness around nose, acne, and fine lines. Will Photofacial help? Can it also get rid of hair above my top lip?
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Breakout After Photofacial
After having the photofacial, I developed red spots and little pimples all over my face. The Doctor gave me an antibotic which cleared up the virus...
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Vitamin C Peel After Photofacial?
Can I have a light, vitamin C peel, 10 days after a photofacial (IPL treatment)? Is there any reason why I should not? Is there anything I need to...
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Is Having Photofacial After Laser Hair Removal Too Much?
I am considering having a series of Photofacial treatments to remove freckles on my face. I have medium skin tone (Hispanic). I just finished 8 laser...
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No Results After First Photofacial?
I went in to the clinic for my first photofacial 3 days ago extremely nervous after reading other people's postings. I figured my face would turn...
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Is Photofacial Safe While Breast Feeding?
I had a baby two months ago and have some melasma. What is the best way to treat it and is a photofacial safe to do while breast feeding?
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Where Should I Have Photofacial Done?
I am considering having Photofacial. Should I have it done, from the spa or a laser center?
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After PhotoFacial, Should I Let Face Peel or Use Moisturizer?
I got o photofacial about 8 hours ago. After I washed my face I saw a lot of dryness and peeling. Should I use a moisturizer or should I leave my face...
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Can Photofacials Be Used on Individuals with Melasma?
I have white skin, medium tone, and tan fairly easy but can burn. I have a dark strip on my cheekbones (under where sunglasses would rest) and I think...
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How Long Does It Take for Hypopigmentation Spots to Go Away After a Photofacial?
I am about 18 or 19 days post photofacial/photorejuvenation. My hyperpigmention is gone and most of my hypopigmented spots are blending in with the...
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Can I Have a Fotofacial if I Am Using Proactive?
Is it OK for me to get a Fotofacial while I am also using Proactiv on my face?
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How Can I Get Rid of Grid-like Patterns Imprinted on my Skin After Laser Treatments?
Had TotalFX in Feb.Very happy.Had AFT/IPL in May and walked out shockingly red.Swollen for about 8 days.When brown spots came off there were some...
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Photofacial and Laser Treatments Within Same Week?
I'm thinking about doing both Photofacial (for redness and sun damage) and Laser treatments (such as Alluma or IR) for tightening as complementary...
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Can Photofacials Help Excessive Blushing?
I have very fair skin with an uneven pink complextion that is very prone to blushing. Sometimes the blushing is for no good reason at all and can last...
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Dark Skin and Bumps After AFT Treatment
I had AFT treatment a week ago on my face to get rid off the frakles, brown spots and age spots, after the treatments the area getting darker and...
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Photofacial for Scarring Prone Skin?
I have the type of skin that's easily left with scars after cuts; will Photofacial work for me? Thanks!
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Can Photofacial Dissolve Radiesse?
Is it possible for Photofacial treatment to dissolve the Radiesse filler treatment?
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Photofacial Power Level Set Too High
I did my 2nd photofacial treatment & dealt with a nurse who REFUSED to perform the procedure at the power level I requested. I was concerned about...
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Photofacial for Warts and Skin Tags?
Can Photofacial treatments remove warts and/or skin tags on the face, neck or decolletage? Thank you.
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Little Brown Dots All Around Mouth After Photofacial
Just got a photofacial done yesterday, to try & help 2 brown spots I have on either side of my nose. Dr. said he thinks its melasma & that 6-8...
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Which is Better for Treating Freckles, Photofacial or Fractional Laser?
Which will give the best results, Fractional treatment or Photo facial treatment for treating freckles? Which might require less treatments and remove...
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Photorejuvenation and Restylane for 28 Year Old Looking Tired?
I am looking a little tired lately and have been noticing some fine lines/ age spots starting to appear. My dermatologist recommended a photofacial...
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