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IPL Vs. ProFractional Resurfacing?

asked 2 years ago by 1098anon in Edmonton, Alberta
Latest answer by Harold J. Kaplan, MD
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Tags: face, acne scars, broken capillaries, dark spots, fine lines

I am 29, have pale-ish olive skin. Have darker, pigmented spots on my face,some fine lines, light acne scarring on my forehead, and several broken capillaries around my nose. A consultant said I'd need 4-6 treatments of IPL or do 1 profractional treatment.

I looked at profractional videos; seemed to be for more serious conditions & saw some post-treatment horror stories. Heard IPL was for pigmentation, but read it can help with lines, etc. Is this true? I cant take a lot of time off with my job, but dont want IPL to be a waste of time. HELP?

1 answer to IPL Vs. ProFractional Resurfacing?

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Which laser is right

One of the problems with trying to use an "all in one" machine like an IPL or a fractional treatment is that these machines are not designed to all these things well. The gold standard for the conditions you mention is below and you will see that the best solution to each of the conditions you mention can never be contained in one device. Fine lines. Based on what we see, you may be better off with a bit of Botox or Restylane than laser resurfacing. IPL will not do much for... more
Harold J. Kaplan, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

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