Photofacial is just another name for the use of an IPL or intense pulsed light source. Intense pulsed light sources are used throughout the country for the treatment of facial redness, as well as brown spots and unwanted hair, but most commonly for redness. The effectiveness of an IPL treatment is determined... more
Is IPL effective for facial redness?
My face seems to get very red in the wintertime and I've been told this is rosacea - I am very fair-skinned. Does IPL or photo facial effectively treat this and how long will the redness stay away?
2 answers to “Is IPL effective for facial redness?”
A: Yes.
IPL is an excellent choice for facial redness, and the fact that you are fair skinned makes the choice of doing a laser procedure even better since you are at low risk of complications. You will likely need a series of 6-8 treatments spaced a month apart each, and should place on being out of the sun... more
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