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Photofacials with Asian Skin
Would the treatments of photofacials hurt my wife's skin?
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in dallas,tx
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Photofacials
It is difficult to answer this question without seeing your wife's skin type in person. I advise that you go to a reputable clinic for evaluation prior to doing any treatment.
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Photofacial
If done correctly, a photofacial can be beneficial, but done incorrectly, could cause a pigment problem for months or longer.
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Better Options than IPL for Laser Facial Treatments
If the term you are referring to "photofacial" is equated with "IPL" then we are not big fans. While IPL is a jack of all trades, it is master of none. Coming from an office that uses over 20 lasers, we would much rather use a laser that is designed for a specific skin condition and skin types than a generic machine like an IPL.
In addition to not being as specific as lasers in relation to the target, lasers are also much more powerful than IPL...
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IPL (Photo facials) safety on Asian and dark skin depends on many factors
IPL (Photofacials) can be safely performed on Asian and other dark skin types but it depends on several factors: the device itself, the settings used and the skill of the operator. There are IPL devices that sell for $20,000 and some that sell for $150,000. The more expensive ones, such as the Lum-1 have more settings that can safely treat darker skin types. But the operator must also be skilled enough to know the correct settings for each patient. Another factor...
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IPL in Asian skin
I believe you are referring to intense pulse light as a photofacial therapy. This treatment is usually preferable to treat dark spots and redness on the face of light skinned individuals. However, in patients of Asian, Latin, and other ethnic background, the photofacial have to be done with extra caution.
If used too aggressively, they can cause discolorations, blistering and burns/scars. So as long as these treatments are done by a skin specialist, preferable a doctor, then proper...
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