I've been undergoing IPL hair removal on my face for about 18 months (treatments are about every 4-6 weeks) and I have noticed the hair on my head thinning for the past year. Researching side effect of Minoxidil (Rogaine) I found that some people suffer from unwanted hair on their arms, chest, and face. I guess my question is, if Minoxidil stimulates unwanted hair growth on untreated parts of your body, can IPL treatment trigger hair loss on untreated areas? Are hair follicles somehow related?
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A combination of Exfolase lotion and Melarase, light chemical peels, and light IPL treatments can help improve your condition. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
IPL/BBL is one way to rejuvenate the skin and produce new collagen. It does not decrease collagen or cause fat loss. I much prefer Thermage for skin tightening as it only requires one treatment and results last two years. Best, Dr. Green
You would need to be seen in person to say for sure, but in the photo I see some acne scarring and not a lot of photodamage. Given that, I would likely recommend starting with a series of microneedling treatments.However, the bigger question is- are you trusting your face to someone you...