I'm looking for a place to get ipl or bbL photofacial treatments and don't know if I should be looking for a specific type of machine? What kind would that be? I'm olive toned and have pigmentation issues as well as wrinkles and sun spots. Also if a spa is reputable, would a Groupon be OK to use for this?
Answer: Ipl Thank you for your question. I suggest you follow up with your provider. Always see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon or Dermatologist. Best of luck.
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Answer: Ipl Thank you for your question. I suggest you follow up with your provider. Always see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon or Dermatologist. Best of luck.
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March 8, 2018
Answer: IPl vs BBL Thanks for your question and photos. As far as choosing the right laser, the technology involved in IPL's and BBL's are nearly the same. Here at our office we use Lumecca, which has 3x more energy than the typical laser. It is never recommended that you use Groupon for medical procedures. If the spa is reputable, it shouldn't have to use Groupon.Best of LuckAnil Shah MD
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March 8, 2018
Answer: IPl vs BBL Thanks for your question and photos. As far as choosing the right laser, the technology involved in IPL's and BBL's are nearly the same. Here at our office we use Lumecca, which has 3x more energy than the typical laser. It is never recommended that you use Groupon for medical procedures. If the spa is reputable, it shouldn't have to use Groupon.Best of LuckAnil Shah MD
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February 28, 2018
Answer: IPL results--add microneedling/prp Each Doctor will have their preferred laser. For best results, I recommend getting IPL from a board-certified Doctor. I always combine IPL with microneedling/prp to improve outcomes. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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February 28, 2018
Answer: IPL results--add microneedling/prp Each Doctor will have their preferred laser. For best results, I recommend getting IPL from a board-certified Doctor. I always combine IPL with microneedling/prp to improve outcomes. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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March 3, 2018
Answer: Is there a "Best" IPL IPL is short for Intense Pulsed Light. There are many different brand name IPL machines made by different companies. In the right hands, they can all produce the same results. Stepping back a bit you should not typically look for a particular machine for treatment. It is best to go to an experienced Dermatologist that has access to multiple devices. You can then discuss your treatment goals, downtime, etc and select the best device for you.
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March 3, 2018
Answer: Is there a "Best" IPL IPL is short for Intense Pulsed Light. There are many different brand name IPL machines made by different companies. In the right hands, they can all produce the same results. Stepping back a bit you should not typically look for a particular machine for treatment. It is best to go to an experienced Dermatologist that has access to multiple devices. You can then discuss your treatment goals, downtime, etc and select the best device for you.
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February 28, 2018
Answer: Go with Experience Thanks for your question and posting a picture. Every doctor will have their favorite laser and / or device. The most important consideration is experience with your skin type and condition. The same laser/device in 2 offices will fire differently depending on maintenance, calibration and how well they clean the lens. Based on your picture and skin type, I'm not sure we would recommend an IPL treatment. We would probably suggest a safer PicoSure FOCUS laser treatment instead.
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February 28, 2018
Answer: Go with Experience Thanks for your question and posting a picture. Every doctor will have their favorite laser and / or device. The most important consideration is experience with your skin type and condition. The same laser/device in 2 offices will fire differently depending on maintenance, calibration and how well they clean the lens. Based on your picture and skin type, I'm not sure we would recommend an IPL treatment. We would probably suggest a safer PicoSure FOCUS laser treatment instead.
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