Thank you for your question. While IPL targets the surface and deep IR / Alluma / tightening lasers focus on the second layer, it is wise to wait at least a week in between treatments. Each treatment generates heat and causes some degree of inflammation - while there is little clinical reason to... more
Photofacial and Laser treatments within same week?
I'm thinking about doing both Photofacial (for redness and sun damage) and Laser treatments (such as Alluma or IR) for tightening as complementary treatments. Can they be done in the same week? If so, how often and in what order?
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