Is IPL good for redness caused by sun damage

I have a lot of redness on my upper chest (decollete area) and wrinkles from past sun damage. Is IPL the best treatment for this condition? If not what do you recommend?

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A: IPL for Sun Damage

Benjamin Barankin, MD

IPL for sun damage can be a very effective treatment to reduce redness, dilated blood vessels, brown spots and texture changes. Several treatments (usually 4-6) are needed, approximately 1 month apart, and often performed in the fall and winter. In experienced hands/clinics, this treatment is both safe... more

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