Acne worse after IPL?!

For some people prone to acne outbreaks, an increase in acne lesions is a possibility with any light based treatment.  However, a simple way to greatly decrease the chance of this happening is to not use any products on your face for 3 days after your procedure.  Your practitioner should discuss post-treatment skin care with you.

Thank you for your question chantellelou26. IPL treatments with appropriate settings can be helpful in treating acne. I normally use lower wavelengths (blue light) to target the bacteria in the acne. Acne treatment can be frustrating and challenging because multiple treatments may be required and acne can be exacerbated by things we are unable to control such as stress. With my acne patients I combine IPL with Nd:YAG treatments and laser peels. I also recommend to my patients to use retinoids, salicylic acid, clindamycin, and niacinamide. Patience is important. Please consult with a doctor for specific recommendations. Good luck!