Why can't you use IPL home device more than every 2 weeks?

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Is the hair treated effected immediately? Can you pluck what's there and do a sooner treatment with whatever grows next?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

These rarely work, if you dont have irritation you can use it as much as you like.  id follow the instructions on the device however.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Gustavo A. Diaz, MD · Answer

The
main thing to consider before you start your treatments is to have a consult
with a reputable dermatologist/facial/plastic surgeon. My practice has been
considered by Lumenis lasers to be a Lumenis laser center of excellence and I
have been a "Luminary" (Lumenis physician teacher) for the last 10
years. Not many physicians have these recognitions. I also help develop and
teach my own Rosacea and Melasma protocols for the Lumenis IPL systems to other
physicians and technicians.The most common visit that I have in my office from a home IPL hair removal device is a complication or burn from it. In my opinion they only heat up the skin and very little energy is really passed to the hair in order to treat it. My recommendation will be to follow the instructions of the manufacturer of the device, and consider professional treatments at a hair removal clinic with a board certified physician.Hope this helsp,Dr. Gus Diaz

F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

IPL home devices are pretty silly. They aren't in the effective range of treatment so they very rarely do anything except heat up the skin. With that being said, I would recommend following the instructions on the manual if you do intend to use it. Overtreatment and burns from these devices are the #1 issue I see in my office. You cannot pluck the hairs because you need the follicles to be present or there is nothing for the IPL to target. "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."

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