Two IPL treatments instead of 4 to 5?

Michael Kulick, MD answers: Two IPL treatments instead of 4 to 5?

i consulted with a dermatologist about IPL treatment to remove age spots or sun discoloration on my face, chest, and hands. He recommends only 2 treatments rather than the series of 4-5 as other dermatologists do. He claims by raising the strength at the 2nd treatment, all spots should resolve after only 2 treatments. He wants payment for both treatments up front. Does this make sense?


Michael Kulick, MD
1 month ago
By Michael Kulick, MD - San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

 Hello,

 
Unless you have very few skin problems, it wold be hard for me to provide you the same results with two vs 5 treatments.  Usually, the former is reserved for patients that have received 5 treatments and then over time, want touch ups.  
It is the usual practice to increase the settings with each subsequent treatment assuming that the first setting was a safe conservative level, regardless of the device.  So be careful in terms of what you sign onto.  5 treatments do cost more than 2 but the treatments are additive in their affect. 
Web reference: http://drkulick.com/procedures_pr.php
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