Can IPL / AFT / BBL cause fat loss / subcutaneous atrophy / dermal and or collagen atrophy?
November 6, 2018
Asked By:deeniedoo in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
I would like to know the general consensus in regards to IPL devices causing some or all of the aforementioned complications. If it can reach deep enough to stimulate collagen, can it also cause thermal damage to collagen and elastin and therefore cause dermal atrophy, etc?
Answers (2)
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Thank you for your question. IPL treatment treats red vessels, hyperpigmentation and it improves the texture of your skin by producing collagen and elastin. you will pepper after the treatment and the dark spots will appear darker before they flake off. do not be alarmed. This takes 2-4 days...
Thanks for your question and I understand your concern. However, your skin looks like it should after an IPL photofacial. Dark spots targeted by the light tend to darken immediately following treatment before they start to flake off. I am confident you will see improvement in your skin within a...
Thank you for your question. IPL treatment treats red vessels, hyperpigmentation and it improves the texture of your skin by producing collagen and elastin. you will pepper after the treatment and the dark spots will appear darker before they flake off. do not be alarmed. This takes 2-4 days...
