Groupon Discount: 15 IPL Hair Removal Treatments for $99 - Worth It?

I've searched for reviews on the clinic offering the service, but have found virtually none. They use the Photosilk Plus IPL device. I figure that, even though IPL is regarded as less effective than laser, 15 treatments for $99 can't be beat. I just want to make sure that I'm not overlooking some risks associated wth IPL. Thanks!

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2 Doctor Answers | Asked by ohhpunky in Brooklyn, NY

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IPL hair reduction

It's always important to remember you get what you pay for. IPL's can be effective for hair reduction, however there are more advanced lasers on the market today. You might want to be aware of what results your looking for and where your money and time maybe better spent.

Are IPL treatments safe and effective?

IPL works very well for hair reduction. The difference between IPL and some lasers is the type of skin that can be treated with IPL. Usually for skin types above 4, that is skin types 5 and 6, the potential for side effects such as hyper or hypopigmentation and burns is higher. Skin typing needs to be done by means of a specific questionnaire to determine the exact type. There should be no sun exposure to the area to be treated for one month before or after the IPL... more

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Tomato Face 30 Aug 2012

I had a groupon for IPL that I used. I had one treatment. I have brown areas on my skin now and the nasolabial folds and expression lines look more wrinkled after treatment. is that normal? Also, I had fat transfer to the under eye/cheek area, jawline...will those fat-transferred areas be affected by IPL? should I have further IPL treatments..my GROUPON covers 3 treatments. The reason I considered IPL in the fitsr place was that I had administered a 50% TCA peel at home and have hyper-pigmented area around cheek on left hand-side of my face; which is the area where I administered the peel first.
I thought the IPL might help with this but if it is going to have other iatrogenic effects,
maybe i should discontinue.. PLEASE ADVISE

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