Can IPL be used to remove specific moles and freckles? I have light freckles on my upper cheeks, nose and lips and flat, small moles (some adult onset and some from birth) on my face, chest, hands, and thighs. I am 38 and have Fitzpatrick skin type 2. Approximately how many sessions would be needed? I had IPL done a few years ago (6 sessions) all over my face only which dramatically helped with freckles. Since then, I have lightened new ones with various products and religiously use sunscreen.
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Answer: IPL is best for sun damaged skin. Sun induced freckles can be lightened by IPL. Moles can be removed via Cryotherapy
IPL treatments work best on sun damage that has appeared on the skin already. The device is attracted to the contrast in color on the skin from the damage vs non damage areas. Meaning it is best to wait on receiving IPL treatments until the dark spots are visible. Sun damage is cumulative...
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Our office has many different treatments for scars depending on the depth of atrophy or hypertrophy. Scars require a combination approach using our HI DEF protocol which uses a combination of lasers, topical scar modulation, and RF treatments to pixelate scars, improve contour, reduce...