The doctor recomended 5 treatments spaced 3-4wks apart; I have had 2 and will start the 3rd soon. He told me to stop using Metrogel while IPL is curently ongoing so it won't interfere with treatmnt results. I've stopped using Metrogel 1%, however I think I should still use it in conjunction with the IPL so results will be & look better once treatments have ended. Which option(s) would be best & who is correct-the doctor or myself? Also, why does my face re-flare one week after a treatmt?
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March 9, 2018
Answer: No problem using metrogel with IPL treatments
Thank you for your message! We highly recommend that you do not pick at anything on your skin! Even without IPL this can cause hyperpigmentation or textured scarring. IPL will increase this risk as your skin is likely still healing and a bit irritated from the procedure. Try to avoid picking ...
As long as the provider who is treating you applies the proper eye shields to protect your eyes you should be fine. They will pull down as much as they can to treat the most skin safely. There are a lot of different IPL machines out on the market so be sure the...
Blisters mean there was at least a superficial burn. The settings on an IPL device prior to treatment must take into account the person's skin type (not just what is observed, but actually determined by an administered questionnaire) and the amount of sun exposure the person has had...
