I am 31 and was burned with second degree blisters by a physician going too aggressive on an IPL laser. My skin is orange peelish with large pores, hyperpigmented In large spots, thinner looking, and premature wrinkles. All the things I was trying to prevent, it seemed to age me 10 years. Is there any creams, treatments, procedures (scary thought to do it again)you would recommend to correct?Ive heard of a girl having to do tattoo makeup to cover her IPL hyperpigmentation. What are my options?
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Answer: Improving Hyperpigmentation after IPL--peels, microneedling/prp, skin lightening creams, sun protection
Thank you for your question sspotten. I understand your concern.
IPL is a great treatment for facial rejuvenation. When pigment is close to the surface a coffee ground appearance may be seen after the treatment. If pigment is deeper, this is not necessarily seen. Superficial pigment is easier to...
Thank you for your question mikemills. IPL is a great treatment for facial rejuvenation. Different manufacturers have different protocols for the treatments. Some recommend one pass and others recommend multiple passes. We use the Sciton BBL. This has a large spot size and fast repetition rate,...
Thank you for your question reallyselfuser. I understand your concern.
IPL is a great treatment for facial rejuvenation. We routinely perform combinations of IPL and resurfacing on the same day without issues. Please consult with a doctor for specific recommendations. Good luck!