I am wanting to get IPL for some small broken blood vessels on my face. Some of the vessels are under my facial hair. Will this remove my facial hair as well or will it only target the blood vessels ? Thank you
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Yes, you can certainly get an IPL even though you’ve had a kidney transplant. Just make sure to have it with a board certified dermatologist, who will ensure you have the ideal skin type to get the IPL (and will best know what settings to use). The success of the treatment as w...
Hey there! As a board-certified dermatologist, I want to emphasize the importance of understanding the differences between professional in-clinic laser treatments and at-home laser devices. While at-home IPL devices have become increasingly popular for hair removal, there are some important...
Laser hair removal targets the melanin in hair follicles to prevent hair regrowth. This is not the ideal treatment to remove skin pigmentation concerns. In our practice we use Intense Pulse Light (IPL) for reduction of melanocytes. Light is selectively absorbed by the pigmented spots and red...
