Fraxel Laser Vs IPL for Dark Circles
asked 3 years ago by Clark in Los Angeles
Latest answer by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
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I know IPL is aimed to lighten pigmentation, however, I have type 4(Olive) skin tone that would not be quite proper for IPL. Therefore, I am thinking trying Fraxel instead of IPL if it does help lessening the darkness.
Does anyone have any advice or remark for my idea? Namely, which laser is better for my dark circles, Fraxel or IPL?
1 answer to Fraxel Laser Vs IPL for Dark Circles
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Neither are great options.
Dear Clark
In trying to choose between these two options, you are essentially practicing medicine on yourself. It is not fair to ask you to do this. However, it does seem hard to find a good doctor who makes sense. So I understand why you feel you need to do your homework.
Given how dark your skin is, IPL will not be your treatment. It is possible to treat Type IV skin with IPL but the energy setting has to be so low that very little will be done even with a series of 6 or 7...
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