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IPL may reduce redness and pigment but will not hide the abnormality of precancer to the trained dermatologist. There are other signs such as roughness, irregular margins and vascularity that will not disappear with IPL. As mentioned, IPL can be used in conjunction with Levulan to treat precancerous lesions.
At Dennis Gross Dermatology we recommend all patients have skin checked by a board-certified dermatologist before moving forward with any pigmentation removal on the skin. A Dermatologist will be able to tell if anything needs to be medically treated before actually being cosmetically removed. Early detection of skin cancer is key in successful treatment- regular checks on any spots & moles is the best way to prevent & treat. Then patients can move forward with the amazing world of IPL & Lasers to provide beautiful clear skin.
IPL is a great treatment option for hyperpigmentation, redness and sundamage. The skin should be checked prior to treatment and any suspicious lesions should be evaluated my a trained medical professional, usually a dermatologist.
Nope. This is not a problem. In fact, we use IPL to treat many PREcancerous lesions. If something is actually cancerous, an IPL cannot remove or mask it. Not all pigment is the same. And not all pigment responds to IPL. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."
Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis. We see atrophic and hypertrophic scars, as well as scars that have hypo and hyperpigmentation. Our main concern is rebuilding collagen and that is why we use a HIDEF protocol that includes combination therapy. Morpheus...
It is all depend on treating physician preference. I would feel comfortable treating you with IPL even if you had just stopped using the azelaic acid 1 day prior to your IPL session.
Technically the gentle max pro from candela is a laser vs. IPL which is considered a light device. Although both technologies can be used to reduce the appearance of hyper-pigmentation. The Gentle Max has both an Alexandrite & a Yag which have classically been used to treat discoloration s...
Thanks for your question. Every dermatologist will have a different answer for you, depending on how they feel about procedures, what they offer in their office, experience level, and your overall goals. The foundation to keeping your skin young looking are the same principals of...
Thank you for your question, but I would need to see you in person to make a full recommendation for a treatment plan. IPL is an option for acne treatment, but it is not the only one. I encourage you to schedule a consultation with a board-certified dermatologist who can diagnose the type of...