Hi, I have been using topical steroids for eczema since I was a child. I have recently noticed broken capillaries on my face and having seen a dermatologist she mentioned it was probably down to my steroid use. I am looking to have IPL to get rid of these broken veins, however someone mentioned to me that I must not use the steroid creams from 3 months prior to treatment. Is this the case?
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Interesting question.IPL is intense pulse lightBBL is broad band light, which is a type of IPL.BBL also stands for Brazilian butt lift (fat transfer to the bottom) and bilateral breast lift.IPL, BBL, skin peels, Hydrafacial MD, and microneedling with prp can all offer treatments for h...
IPL can be safely used on the nose. Some swelling and scarring of the nasal tip occurs after rhinoplasty and there are ways to thin the nose skin if necessary. Best, DR. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
I agree with Dr. Emer that IPL is unlikely to cause wrinkles on the skin. Transient burns and overpigmentation of the skin when used on darker skin types are more common. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles