I Had an IPL Facial Done and No Protective Eyewear Was Offered to Me. Should I Be Concerned?

April 5, 2013
Asked By:heidimcr

I bought a package of 6 treatments and will absolutely insist on goggles at my next visit. Is it possible damage was done to my eyes from that initial visit with no protection? The flash of light on my eyes was the most uncomfortable part of the treatment. Also, they only space the treatments 1 week apart which does not seem like the norm from what I have read. I am having severe doubts about the practice I chose. Thank you for your response.

Answers (12)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
MOST RECENT
August 27, 2013

Answer: I Had an IPL Facial Done and No Protective Eyewear Was Offered to Me. Should I Be Concerned?

Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
Book a virtual consultation
MOST RECENT
August 27, 2013

Answer: I Had an IPL Facial Done and No Protective Eyewear Was Offered to Me. Should I Be Concerned?

Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
Book a virtual consultation
August 27, 2013

Answer: I Had an IPL Facial Done and No Protective Eyewear Was Offered to Me. Should I Be Concerned?

George T. Boris, MD, FRCSBoard Certified Otolaryngologist
Book a consultation
August 27, 2013

Answer: I Had an IPL Facial Done and No Protective Eyewear Was Offered to Me. Should I Be Concerned?

George T. Boris, MD, FRCSBoard Certified Otolaryngologist
Book a consultation
July 29, 2014

Answer: IPL without eye protection

George Bitar, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
Book a virtual consultation
July 29, 2014

Answer: IPL without eye protection

George Bitar, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
Book a virtual consultation
FIND THE RIGHT
TREATMENT FOR YOU

Recommended reading

IPL

Everything you need to know about IPL

  • 79% worth it
  • 400.0k reviews
  • Avg cost: $650
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT
FIND THE RIGHT
TREATMENT FOR YOU
ADVERTISEMENT
April 15, 2013

Answer: Appropriate eye protection during IPL treatments

Donald B. Yoo, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Book a virtual consultation
April 15, 2013

Answer: Appropriate eye protection during IPL treatments

Donald B. Yoo, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Book a virtual consultation
April 6, 2013

Answer: Eye Protection for IPL Treatments

Harold J. Kaplan, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Book a virtual consultation
April 6, 2013

Answer: Eye Protection for IPL Treatments

Harold J. Kaplan, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Book a virtual consultation