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IPL or BBL is an effective and safe treatment when performed by highly trained experts with the right equipment and settings for redness, burst blood vessels, and brown sun spots. I know of no high quality safe and effective home treatment. Stick with your dermatologist for the optimal balance of efficacy and safety.
Home care IPL systems do not work and are a waste of money. The wavelengths they have basically heat water in the skin only. They do not have an ability to treat pigment and color because that wavelength cannot be put into a tiny handheld device. Save your money and have effective treatments done at a professional office. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient andcannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-persontreatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."
You may opt to switch from the IPL to laser hair removal. Our office treats many patients with PCOS and excessive hair and hormonal treatment does help.Best,Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
You are close to being correct. The whole idea of IPL is extreemly bright light. What is happening, is it is scattering under your skin on your face and some of it is basically travelling through the skin and you are seeing it transmitted directly into your eyes. It is NOT dangerous and by the...
Sun sensitivity after IPL is not a permanent issue. After treatment, we advise being more cautious in the sun because the skin is healing after treatment and because we don't want you to have a tan before having your next treatment.