I got a few IPL treatments a yr ago and only had a few spots on my nose from living in Hawaii as a child and getting sunburns. Most went away but a few stubborn ones stayed. I went back in the sun after and I now I have them worse all over my face. I was wondering if it was the IPL that made those appear due to the sun exposure after the treAtments? And is there anything to combat this? I heard vitamin C cream? I physically can't not ever be in sun again but want them to fade Is it impossible?
August 8, 2016
Answer: IPL treatments Thank you for your question esjay. IPL is a great treatment to address sun damage on the skin. A significant amount of improvement can be seen with an initial series of three to six treatments. This corrects a good amount of sun damage accumulated during a person's lifetime. But sun damage continues after this. For this reason I recommend that my patients have a maintenance treatment once every 3-6 months after their initial series of treatments. Those with fair skin are more susceptible to sun damage. Topical products such as hydroquinone, kojic acid, arbutin, niacinamide, licorice extract, green tea extract, bearberry extract, hydroxyl acids, and vitamins C and E can help. Please consult with a doctor for specific recommendations. Good luck!
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August 8, 2016
Answer: IPL treatments Thank you for your question esjay. IPL is a great treatment to address sun damage on the skin. A significant amount of improvement can be seen with an initial series of three to six treatments. This corrects a good amount of sun damage accumulated during a person's lifetime. But sun damage continues after this. For this reason I recommend that my patients have a maintenance treatment once every 3-6 months after their initial series of treatments. Those with fair skin are more susceptible to sun damage. Topical products such as hydroquinone, kojic acid, arbutin, niacinamide, licorice extract, green tea extract, bearberry extract, hydroxyl acids, and vitamins C and E can help. Please consult with a doctor for specific recommendations. Good luck!
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August 7, 2016
Answer: Sun spots returned after IPL IPL treatment destroys the pigmented lesions, not the cells that create the pigment, so lesions can return and new lesions can appear with unprotected sun exposure. Protected sun exposure means wearing protective clothing and the daily use of a SPF-45 or greater sunscreen. Those being treated should be advised to discontinue indoor and outdoor tanning at least four weeks prior to treatment, during the treatment course, and four to six weeks after treatment. This will reduce the chance of skin color changes and manifestation of new pigmented lesions. Consult your practitioner or dermatologist to determine your best course of action.
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August 7, 2016
Answer: Sun spots returned after IPL IPL treatment destroys the pigmented lesions, not the cells that create the pigment, so lesions can return and new lesions can appear with unprotected sun exposure. Protected sun exposure means wearing protective clothing and the daily use of a SPF-45 or greater sunscreen. Those being treated should be advised to discontinue indoor and outdoor tanning at least four weeks prior to treatment, during the treatment course, and four to six weeks after treatment. This will reduce the chance of skin color changes and manifestation of new pigmented lesions. Consult your practitioner or dermatologist to determine your best course of action.
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