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Is It Better to Have IPL First Before Profractional?

asked 2 years ago by Pinotnoir in Canada
Latest answer by Peter A. Aldea, MD
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Tags: recommendation, timing

I would like to have both done as I'm a vineyard worker and have much exposure to the elements. I have had both done before but I want to make sure I get the best results possible and would like to know if doing one first then the other?

2 answers to Is It Better to Have IPL First Before Profractional?

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IPL should aLWAYS be done before ProFractional

Intense Photo Light Treatment (IPL) or as Sciton, the most versatile IPL machine on the market refers to it - BBL (Broad Band Light), should ALWAYS be done before the ablative treatments (such as MicroLaser Peel or ProFractional) to ensure proper absorption of the light energy by the intended target (blemish, blood vessel, hair etc)
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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IPL and Profractional for sun damage

First and foremost: Use sunscreen, all year around. "Don't Leave Home Without It!" There are some new, very strong, very effective sunscreens that last for 8 hours after one application and they are inexpensive. As to the IPL and the profractional: Both can help with treatment of pigmentation and redness. Also with building of new collagen, and therefore, treatment of wrinkles. First and foremost: Use sunscreeen all year around. Both IPL and Profractional can help woyh... more
Eugene Mandrea, MD

Chicago Dermatologist

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