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Will Photofacial Help with Sun Damage?
asked 2 years ago by Rose1981 in Oregon
Latest answer by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
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Tags: hyperpigmentation, skin, sun damage, sunscreen, upper lip
I have sun damage (hyperpigmentation) on my upper lip. This happened after waxing my upper lip and not using sunscreen while traveling in Africa. I've gotten the spot to fade using Jan Marini Lightening gel but it still seems somewhat visible after I'm in the sun (even though I'm now obsessive about wearing sunscreen).
I'm considering a Photofacial and wondering if this will work better for that deep damage. I've read some things about the possibility of a Photofacial making hyperpigmentation from sun damage worse. Any suggestions or advice?
1 answer to Will Photofacial Help with Sun Damage?
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Photofacial or Fotofacial are great treatments
Dear Rose
Fotofacials are intense pulse light (IPL) based treatments. They are great for sun damage. My personal feeling is that these services are best in the hands of physicians and a surgeons and not their nurses or assistants. Others would disagree with this opinion. However, this may or may not be the best choice for you. I recommend that you consult with a cosmetic dermatologist and let them assess you. Based on that assessment they will make an appropriate recommendation....
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