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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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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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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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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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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. I've...

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LimeLight Photorejuvenation Not Helpful for Olive Skin?

L have heard that LimeLight Facial Photorejuvenation on people with olive skin can sometimes make skin worse and the spots can get darker. Is this...

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