I am thinking of doing a ipl treatment but some people say that it is better to do it during winter time when the sun is not so strong. Does the amount of sun matter for the results of the treatment?
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Unless you add Levulan to the IPL treatments, you will not have a good result in treating your back acne. Please see a dermatologist who can prescribe treatment and perhaps light chemical peels or back facials.
IPL has been an effective hair removal treatment for many years, primarily in fair skin individuals. However, newer laser technologies are safer and more effective. For the scalp, the same prinicples apply.
IPL works best for darker brown spots and not as well for light brown spots. If the brown spots are light, then the best treatment is usually laser treatment wtih a Q-switched laser. Also, there are many different types of IPL machines and some work better than others. We use...