Can you spot treat one dark spot with IPL/BBL?

You can certainly spot treat with BBL to reduce brow/ age
spots.This being said, in our practice
we typically perform the BBL treatment on the entire face, neck and chest.The reason for this is simple, if you have
one brown/ age spot showing, you probably have more in the deeper layers of your
skin that have not surfaced yet.The
Forever Young BBL procedure that we perform lifts these spots and brightens the
skin.There is scientific evidence
these Forever Young BBL treatments can make your skin look and act younger.So yes, you can spot treat, but it is in my
opinion best to perform the BBL on the entire face as well as the neck and
chest.

Hello Scarredinto,Thank you for your question regarding spot treating. In most cases with BBL it's best to have a full face treatment as sun damage pigmentation can lift through the different layers of the skin evenly. Usually spot treatment are done after we see a change in pigmentation as the laser picks up on the melanin. These spots may fade the colour or even micro-crust. Usually with pigmentation these treatments are done in a series spaced monthly. Each clinic will have a specific approach to how they treat.Best of luck

Thank you for your question.You can absolutely spot treat with BBL or IPL. It is always recommended to consider treating the entire face for a smooth look, and it will also help with any additional brown spots/sun damage you may have. Prices vary by location and office, but usually only treating one spot will be less expensive verse treating the entire face. To be sure what treatment is best for you, see two or more board-certified providers in your area for a complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have treatment.I hope this helps.

IPL can be used for a single spot. The prices are individually based on the clinic that you go to. Speak to a reputable surgeon or dermatologist in your area. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

Most certainly. IPL is great for treating single areas or larger areas. Often people charge based on the area. I wrote an extensive review on IPL treatments, it may be helpfull to take a look. James P. Bonaparte, MD, MSc, FRCSCHead and Neck Surgerypracticing in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryAssistant Professor, University of OttawaOttawa, Ontario, Canada

The BBL/ipl costs will vary across the country. Our cost starts at $150/per treatments depending on the scope of the treatment. We offer free consultation where we can be able to provide fees more accurately. You can definitely spot treat and it is cheaper than a full face treatment. It is important to have the treating physician involved with the treatment. I personally consult with patients, plan the procedure, and perform the treatment.

You can treat a single spot, but what you are describing actually sounds like the type of spot that IPL is NOT designed to treat. So you may be frustrated by having a spot treatment that does not work. You need to see a dermatologist to determine what your spot is and if it can or cannot be treated this way. "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."