I have a very white skin and some freckles on my cheeks that I want to get rid of.I've had them for like 7 years because I once tanned severely.They never seem to fade even in winter but I keep on always wearing sunscreen. Is IPL treatment really effective? and if so, is it permanent? I want to know what I'm supposed to do after the treatment is complete. Will I have to avoid the sun or is wearing sunscreen a guarantee to not get them back again? Thank you in advance.
Answer: IPL and Freckles One of the many side effects of sun damage to the skin can be freckling or a variation of pigmentation. It is best to confirm with a Board Certified Dermatologist because while IPL is effective for many pigmentation irregularities, it is not always appropriate or the best option. Regardless of skin tone, it is always best to wear sunscreen with an SPF 30 everyday, even for incidental exposure. Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a permanent fix, but with a good maintenance regimen the results can be prolonged.
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Answer: IPL and Freckles One of the many side effects of sun damage to the skin can be freckling or a variation of pigmentation. It is best to confirm with a Board Certified Dermatologist because while IPL is effective for many pigmentation irregularities, it is not always appropriate or the best option. Regardless of skin tone, it is always best to wear sunscreen with an SPF 30 everyday, even for incidental exposure. Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a permanent fix, but with a good maintenance regimen the results can be prolonged.
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November 6, 2014
Answer: IPL to freckles Freckles can actually be a variety of different types of skin discoloration. You need to be evaluated in person by a trained dermatologist to see if this is the kind of discoloration that can be effectively treated with IPL, or a type that won't respond. I have seen so many people in my office disappointed by being treated with IPL at various spas and salons only to have me tell them they have a type of discoloration that would never respond to IPL..... This is why it's key to be treated by trained professionals. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and
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November 6, 2014
Answer: IPL to freckles Freckles can actually be a variety of different types of skin discoloration. You need to be evaluated in person by a trained dermatologist to see if this is the kind of discoloration that can be effectively treated with IPL, or a type that won't respond. I have seen so many people in my office disappointed by being treated with IPL at various spas and salons only to have me tell them they have a type of discoloration that would never respond to IPL..... This is why it's key to be treated by trained professionals. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and
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