What Are the Risks Associated & Likelihood of Occurrance with IPL?

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What Are the Risks Associated & Likelihood of Occurrance with Ipl?

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Risks with IPL...

Risks of IPL: Hyper- or Hypo- pigmentations, on skin if treated to strongly Blisters, swelling, or excessive reddness can also occur. There aren't that many risks. I would recommend you going to an experienced provider for these types of treatments. Dr. Grant Stevens

Grant Stevens, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

marinaplasticsurgery.com

Risks of IPL

This risks of IPL largely depend on your skin type. If you are more darkly pigmented, the risk of skin injury from IPL is higher because the light will be absorbed by pigment in the skin. You should not be tan at all prior to treatment. The exact risks of your treatment are impossible to state without knowing what is being treated, what body site (face or off the face), and what skin type you are.

Richard Ort, MD
Lone Tree Dermatologic Surgeon

Risks from IPL

The most important thing with IPL is to search out qualified, experienced offices. Don't shop for the best price, shop for the best service. I'm going to post what I list on my consents, but note that in my office, less than 1% of people experience any complications and my office has done over 110,000 IPL treatments. Possible risks or side effects may include pain, burning, blister formation, stinging sensations, infection, pigmentary changes including decrease or increase in... more

F. Victor Rueckl, MD
Las Vegas Dermatologist

www.lakesdermatology.com

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