Can IPL be used to remove specific moles and freckles? I have light freckles on my upper cheeks, nose and lips and flat, small moles (some adult onset and some from birth) on my face, chest, hands, and thighs. I am 38 and have Fitzpatrick skin type 2. Approximately how many sessions would be needed? I had IPL done a few years ago (6 sessions) all over my face only which dramatically helped with freckles. Since then, I have lightened new ones with various products and religiously use sunscreen.
I play a lot of beach volleyball, so staying out of the sun is impossible. Is this treatment only effective for patients who are not constantly exposed to sunlight? I also have tanned skin with a lot of freckling and/or small sun spots on the face. Is this treatment effective for my type of skin? Thanks for your help.
hi i went for ipl treatment i have a very pale face with creamy like freckles(brown) and lots of them.i went for treatment , after my doctor gave me ice packs i was suprised as i didnt need them , some freckles got darker but i feel it was not worth the results. my face felt normal 10 min after . she did say it might not work on all people. im thinking she could have put it a lot higher, if my face did respond to low settings will higher settings have better results ?
I've been trying prescription 4% Hydroquinone and 0.05% retina a cream for 3 months on these freckles around my nipple. I only got this after unprotected sun bathing. It's only faded slightly. Will IPL treatment be faster and more effective?
I am the typical redhead with fair skin and LOTS of freckles all over my face (the freckling is not as dark as some redheads, but not super light freckles either). Would you recommend I look for a doctor that uses IPL, fraxel, or a certain type of peel? I am more concerned with ultimately fading/banishing the freckles than price, downtime, or number of sessions. I use dermatologist grade sunblock everyday, and have for years, but it doesn't fade what is already there. Thanks!
52 Yr Old Male, Freckles, Light Skinned, Blue Eyed with some actinic keratosis on cheeks and around the temples/forehead. In looking to clean up my complexion, I'm being advised to do both IPL and Fraxel treatments? Seems redundant from what I have read? Is this correct?