IPL For Sun Damaged Chest? How many treatments would be needed? (Photo)

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Hi, all. I have sun spots/damage on my chest. Im wondering if IPL would be the best procedure to rectify this. If so, how many treatments? If not, what other treatment do you recommend?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong fractional lasers such as CO2 laser, we use lighter treatments for corrective skincare and maintenance of results. Our Thulium fractional laser, clear and brilliant laser, and Ultra Thulium laser are excellent options in our clinic. We also perform CO2 fractional and erbium depending on skin tone and tolerance for downtime. Patients do have to use a Melarase cream before and after treatment to help further reduce pigmentation after laser.  Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads can seriously improve surface sun damage and UV related pigmentation. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.  
Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

The combined home use of topical alpha hydroxy acids and an in-office series of superficial peeling treatments can be used for effectively treat a sundamaged decollete. I have found high concentreations of glycolic or salicylic acid to be particularly effective for this purpose. You would be wise to consult with a board certified cosmetic dermatologist. Hope this helps and have a great holiday weekend.

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