I have light-medium skin, brown-dark brown hair and poly-cystic ovaries. I started IPL hair removal 2 years ago on my face. Since the fuzz on my cheeks was shaved off and treated, I have had strong hair growth there that doesn't want to subside. It is particularly bad at the corners of my jaw. I was told to shave in between treatments as needed. I think this makes it worse. Lately I have been using the Braun Lumea IPL. Please advise, thank you.
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You are close to being correct. The whole idea of IPL is extreemly bright light. What is happening, is it is scattering under your skin on your face and some of it is basically travelling through the skin and you are seeing it transmitted directly into your eyes. It is NOT dangerous and by the...
Sun sensitivity after IPL is not a permanent issue. After treatment, we advise being more cautious in the sun because the skin is healing after treatment and because we don't want you to have a tan before having your next treatment.
IPL can affect the hair follicles on the face, but this all depends on the wavelengths of the IPL and the power settings. Seek the advice of a board certified doctor for your skin treatments. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
