...it was done by an MD and the PA that works for the laser manufacturer. I spoke with the MD and told her there were no results and she said that they weren't very conservative and the laser was set to the proper setting. She said they can be more aggressive next time. This concerns me. Do we then run the risk of burning? And if the laser was set to the proper setting, does this mean my skin reacted in a unpredictable manner, and being more aggressive next time is shooting in the dark? Thank you
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May 14, 2016
Answer: First session of IPL didn't produce coffee grounds/any results...
Actually you need to keep the site free of scabs. Keep it moist and gooped up - Vaseline works well. You want the new skin to fill in at the upper level and not a divet. If you keep a scab there you literally have a divet of skin there and this is not what you want. "This answer has been ...
Our office has many different treatments for the skin and scars depending on the depth of atrophy or hypertrophy. Scars require a combination approach using our HI DEF protocol which uses a combination of lasers, topical scar modulation, and RF treatments to pixelate scars, improve contour,...
Thank you for your question in regards to IPL. Glasses and/or eye shields are worn by the patient and laser technician to protect your eyes. If you have not experienced any problems with your eyes after treatment, and it has been two year, you are likely to be okay. To be sure, see two or more ...
