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When Can I Start IPL Treatments After Erbium Laser?

asked 1 year ago by Milwaukee4974 in Milwaukee, WI
Latest answer by Glenn Vallecillos, MD
Question viewed 334 times
Tags: face, combination

I had Erbium laser about 10 days ago, my face is pink with no open areas. Can I start IPL treatments or should I wait?

5 answers to When Can I Start IPL Treatments After Erbium Laser?

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IPL Treatment after Erbium

Thanks for the question. I typically wait no less than 4 to 6 weeks following an Erbium laser treatment prior to commencing IPL treatments. Regards, Glenn Vallecillos, MD, FACS
Glenn Vallecillos, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Erbium and IPL; when to start?

We often wait 3-4 weeks after erbium/CO2 resurfacing to start IPL. It helps speed up the resolution of the redness in many patients.
Jeffrey Kenkel, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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How long after erbium until IPL treatments can be started?

Usually, if IPL is done prior to erbium resurfacing, there is no waiting time between the procedures.  They can even be done on the same day. The skin should be completely healed after erbium resurfacing before IPL is performed.  The amount of time needed for that depends on how deep the resurfacing was and on your skin's healing properties. Once the pinkness and scaling are done, then you can do the IPL.  It may surprise you, however, that some of the skin... more
Emily Altman, MD

Short Hills Dermatologic Surgeon
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Start IPL Treatments After Erbium Laser

The average healiong period after Erbium Laser therapy is 2 to 6 weeks. Therefore I recommend waiting at least 6 weeks, but CHECK with the laser doctor! From MIAMI Dr. Darryl J. Blinski, 305 598 0091
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Timing of IPL treatment after Erbium resurfacing treatment

We typically have our patients wait at least 8 weeks after a laser resurfacing treatment before performing an IPL treatment. Be patient. Do not forget to apply an SPF 30 sunscreen daily.
Anifat Balogun, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

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