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Are there alternatives to lidocaine cream that can be used for IPL?

Hi - I have a type IV delayed hypersensitivity reaction to Lidocaine and after testing with an allergist have found I am allergic to

Should I consider not doing the next round of IPL? Was this an allergic reaction? (Photos)

5 hours after my cheeks were very swollen. I have sensitive skin and tend to swell, but also had very severe indentations. Started at least

Swelling and quilt pattern aft IPL treatment. 1 day post op, is this a normal reaction? (photos)

I had IPL yesterday and this is what my face looks like this morning. It is a bit swollen. They used a numbing cream on my face prior to

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I'm having an IPL facial and dermapen treatment on the same day one right after the other. Is this safe?

Is it common practice to have both procedures done on the same day? The PA reassured me this was common and the numbing cream will already

I Have Been Told That Certain IPL Procedures or Machines Are Better Than Others?

One of my doctors uses Limelight (and says there are only 2 highly effective machines for IPL, Limelight being one of them) and another

Any Way to Reduce Pain of IPL More Effective Than Lidocaine Cream?

I have had IPL in the past to treat redness and sun damage and LOVE the results, as I have very fair skin. However, though I really want