I'm having a Lumecca ipl photofacial in a few days for some freckles and hyperpigmentation on my chin area. I'm also going to Mexico 45 days later. Will it be ok to continue with treatment and use good sunscreen and a hat. I don't want to damage what I'm trying to fix.
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Olive skin types can be challenging in treating discoloration as there is a concern with light and laser energies actually CREATING discoloration. Olive skin can be unpredictable, and I find it best in my practice to gradually increase energy over time and check...
Thank you for your question. An IPL laser is in excellent modality to help reduce the amount of redness and capillaries on the face. There are several lasers on the market, and the important thing is to choose a surgeon with experience using the laser. An IPL or BBL laser can be set to ta...
Good afternoon and thank you for your question! Lumecca is a great IPL treatment for sun damaged skin. It is one of the stronger IPL machines on the market right now. Most IPL machines require 3-6 treatments, whereas Lumecca usually only requires 1-2 treatments. With that being said, make su...
