IPL: Stories
Write a ReviewIPL Seems to Be Working for Me... - Boston, MA
- vanessa123
- posted 3 years ago
- updated 2 years ago
- Not Worth It
- Cost: $800
- Mary Carpinito RN, LT, LE (Boston, MA)
Hey all, I decided to try IPL after a friend...
- 27 Jan 2010
hey all,
I decided to try IPL after a friend of mine got a series of 5 treatments and looked incredible. Her sunspots cleared up, and her skin tone became even and fresh looking. Although I'm only 31 years old, my skin has prematurely aged due to sun overexposure. (Now use SPF 30 daliy, as of a year ago when i started to notice the fine lines and sun spots)
Anyway I had one treatment and i can already tell the difference. The brown spots have gotten much lighter, and i can now cover them with make up.
on the plus side, it's not too painful, and it only took about 5 days to fully heal.
on the down side it it's 400.00 a session and i'm scheduled to have at least 3. Also, she did burn me accidentally. the burn formed a blister on my chin, and it looked terrible. a week later it's healing nicely and looks like it wont scar. Either way it was worth it to me. My face just looks brighter, with a much more even skin tone already.
i'll keep you posted after my next treatment.
Do not use IPL for any reason. I have spent the...
- 22 Mar 2011
I cannot believe this technology is being backed by the medical profession. It's done so much damage to so many people. Do not risk it!
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She was trained by one of the best. She's personable, and although relatively new at it, very competent, caring and attentive.
Updated on 22 Mar 2011:
This laser ruined my face.
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