IPL: Q&A

Ask a Question

Blacked out Plastic Goggles As Safe As Metal Goggles for IPL Facial Treatments?

Hi. I meant to ask this in a previous question but forgot. I had an IPL (Palomar Starlux) treatment on my face. They provided me with blacked out plastic goggles for eye protection. They got very close to my eyes and the flashes were incredibly bright. What I am worried about is that these were not metal goggles. Most of the literature I have read says you must use metal goggles to protect yourself from eye damage. Would PLASTIC darked out goggles protect me also? Worried.

Tags:
eyes glasses protocol safety
Comment on this
1 Doctor Answer | Asked by tigerjam7 in Baton Rouge, LA
+2

Depends on the type of light used

The goggles you need depend on the type of machine and light or laser used. Only specific types of goggles can be used for specific wavelengths. For most IPLs, plastic goggles are fine. Metal goggles are used primarily for more higher-depth lasers, like a YAG or Diode. There are also sticker type goggles that are made in several different types for different types of lasers. These are just as effective as the plastic or metal ones.

You might also like...

Real Stories

IPL Did Wonders on Me! - Arcadia, CA

I am 34 years old and already had sun spots. I had read in a fashion magazine that the IPL...

View 356 related stories

Before + After Photos

IPL To Sundamaged Skin
View 112 IPL photos
Doctors will not see your comments on their answers. If you'd like to follow up, please go here to ask another question.

Comments (0)

Ask a Question

These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.

Welcome Back

Sign in with Facebook

Your information remains private and will not be posted without your permission.

Forgot your password?

Don't have an account? Create one now.

Join RealSelf

Join with Facebook

Your information remains private and will not be posted without your permission.

Please enter a valid email address
 Did you mean ?

By creating an account, you are indicating that you have read and accept the RealSelf Terms of Use.

Already a member? Sign In.

Retrieve your password

Enter your username or email address and we will send you a link to login.

Check your email

Check your email. We've sent you a link to reset your password.

Ok