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

February 27, 2015
Asked By:scarredinto in Brampton, ON

Hi, is it possible to spot treat with IPL/BBL? I have one dark spot on my cheek that I'd like to treat and do not want to do my whole face. Also, is the cost usually less for a spot treatment? The area I want to treat is a sun/age spot which I ended up picking at 15 years ago so I believe it's a combination of scar/sun spot. Thanks, -Sonny

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