Doctor #1 used a small spot size/head for the entire face at 19J. It did not hurt and many pulses were done. Post treatment redness dissipated within the hour. The day after I noticed some subtle improvement in redness. Doctor #2 uses a large spot size with fewer pulses but each was painful! Setting was only 17J. After, my face was red/irritated for 24h. The tech there thought it was odd to use a small head for entire face as it doesn't let enough energy into the skin. Which technique is best?
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Intense pulsed light (IPL) uses light energy to affect the superficial layers of skin. There is no evidence this energy passes into deeper skin, let alone the structures beneath it. Therefore there should be no adverse events strictly from this procedure during pregnancy. Although most people...
Its best you seek an experienced laser tech who works on all skin types to prevent any further pigmentation, I also recommend having a test spot to see how your skin reacts
