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?
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Answer: For Sun-Damaged Decollete Consider: A Series Of Superficial Peels
Thank you for your question.
It is true that a range of 3-6 sessions may be needed for lightening effects. Patients who are more compliant and consistently wear SPF and stay at their baseline colors have a higher rate of success with IPL treatments. IPL treatments vary in price depending on...
You might wish to consider the use of a series of superficial peels, such as high concentrations of glycolic acid or salicylic acid, Jessner's Solution or low concentrations of TCA to the spot. Superficial peels carry generally carry less of risk for post-treatment dyspigmentation than media...
The use of lots of the bells and whistles, supposedly "next big thing" light and energy-based devices, like IPL, is supported by a whole lot of marketing and advertising hype and social media buzz, but not a whole lot of hard science. So, you would be wise to exercise a whole lot of 'buyer...
