No Results from IPL?

asked 3 years ago by schmie2 in weston, fl
Latest answer by Francisco Canales, MD
Question viewed 725 times

I had 2 IPL treatments. I am 24 with some new signs of sun damage. I was trying to correct the sundamage as well as PIH marks (red in color). My skin is not very dry and flaky. It has been almost 6 weeks since my last treatment. Is this normal or could it be something else? I also use Cleocin-T lotion and sulfacetamide at night, and my sunblock is Blue Lizard Face. Also, the brown spot I was targeting did not get any lighter and actually looks darker. Thanks for your help!

2 answers to No Results from IPL?

Two tretments may not be enough

Hello At our Santa Rosa plastic surgery practice, we tell patients that they are likely not going to see results unless they complete a series of 4 or 5 IPL treatments. Being very agressive in one or two sessions can backfire with a burn. It is better to do 4 or 5 cautious treatments and see the results then. Make sure you return to your doctor and explain that you are not seeing much in results. They should have before and after photos of you to show you. Sometimes we forget what we look... more

Francisco Canales, MD
Santa Rosa Plastic Surgeon

Maybe needs more energy

Perhaps, the practioner did not turn the parameters up high enough or use the proper settings. Some machines do not work as well as others The paractioner might "template" out the dark spot. This way you could have more energy placed into that lesion. Definitely return and tell them of your concerns. It sounds like this is an instance when they could have been a bit more aggresive, but it is always better to err the side of caution than receive a burn. Incidentally, if... more

Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
Virginia Beach Dermatologist

Ask a question

Get Free Email Updates

No Results from IPL?

Two tretments may not be enough

Maybe needs more energy

Doctors Nearby

Related IPL Q&A