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No Results After First Photofacial?
I went in to the clinic for my first photofacial 3 days ago extremely nervous after reading other people's postings. I figured my face would turn bright red and my skin would start to flake off within a day or two. Although I didn't want this to happen for the short term, I did want to see results. However, nothing happened at all. No redness, no flaking, nothing. I have fair, pinkish skin. I paid a lot of money for 6 of these treatments. Is it possible I will not see any results?
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Toronto2979
in Toronto, ON
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Photofacials
Depending on skin type, the degree of sun damage, and the photofacial settings, results will vary. I recommend that you see your provider regarding your concerns.
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Photofacial
A lot of factors are at work here. First, your base color of skin and the type of problem you have is important. The darker you are, the more conservative the first treatment.
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IPL requires multiple treatments and is typically no down-time
Photofacials or IPLs are explained to my patient (in most cases) as a no downtime procedure. Most patients can walk out of clinic with a little make-up after the procedure without any marked change in the skin. Typically, brown spots may turn darker and flake off a week after treatment, areas of redness may temporarily be more pink, but this fades quickly. Pronounced scaling/flaking of the skin is unusual unless IPL is combined during photodynamic therapy. IPL should...
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