IPL hyperpigmentation peels off after 1-2 weeks

Kristen A. Richards, MD answers: How long does it take for IPL hyperpigmentation to peel off?

I had a photofacial/IPL procedure done 4 days ago. I expected that my hyperpigmented blotches would be peeling off by now, but they still haven't. How long does it normally take?


Kristen A. Richards, MD
8 months ago
By Kristen A. Richards, MD - La Jolla Dermatologist

Sun spots treated with IPL can take 1-2 weeks to resolve. Initially over the first week you will see a "coffee-ground" like substance form where the sun spots once were. Gradually, over the next week to 2 weeks, the pigment gradually dissipates. A vibraderm or silk peel 10 days following the IPL can speed up the process.

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