I have IPL on the sides of my face and I wear black protective glasses for that. but i also have a some hair on my forehead but I have to remove the protective glasses for that because they come in the way but i keep my eyes tightly shut. So can this still cause any damage to my eyes? please reply back and answer my question as i am really worried! Thank you
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October 7, 2012
Answer: IPL Protective Eyewear
Sabrina Fabi, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
IPL stands for intense pulsed light. It is a laser "light" system that addresses color and pigment. It is a light that penetrates into the skin, targeting discolorations and unevenness to help skin tone, color, and texture. There are "homecare" IPL devices that are very low energy and do not do...
IPL isn't the most current type of laser hair removal - it tends to take much longer and be more painful than other laser hair removal devices - diode, alexandrite, etc. With that being said, IPL doesn't negatively affect collagen, so you have no worries. If you are only 25 and already have this...
It can take up to 2 weeks for the coffee grounds to completly lift and flake off. Make sure you keep an aquaphor type product on and keep the area out of the sun. You might need an additional treatment in a few weeks at a lower setting to even it out.
