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Maximum EMax Laser Settings for Age Spots
asked 1 year ago by distressed lady
Latest answer by F. Victor Rueckl, MD
Question viewed 190 times
Tags: eMax, maximum, setting
Dear Doctors, My mother recently underwent treatment for age spots/pigmentation and received a series of IPL sessions using an eMax laser. My mother has sallow skin and for her test patch, the settings were 15/17. On the third treatment, the aesthetician turned up the settings to 27/18. This level of settings has resulted in 2nd degree burns covering my mother's face, she suffered from shock, and has lost weight. Does the eMax laser have a highest recommended setting? Please help.
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EMax settings
The eMax laser (FotoFacial SR or SRA) has recommended settings for skin types but the settings are guidelines only and technicians will usually adjust these as patients can tolerate more or less so they can get the best treatment possible. Additionally trained technicians will ask if there has been any prior sun exposure to the treatment or changes in medications, as some medications do have warnings. The type of head used on the eMax has different setting levels as well - SR vs. SRA - and...
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