I had 3 treatments of IPL to remove sun freckles and I still have them and was left with these two scars which makes me even more self conscious now. He did offer to treat them with a different laser but I’m afraid to go back.
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July 11, 2018
Answer: Improving Hyperpigmented spots--lasers, Aerolase, microneedling/prp, skin lightening, peels, skin care, sun protection
It looks as if there is some PIH (post inflammatory hyperpigmentation) post IPL. This will typically fade over time (but it can take 6-12 months or longer). The best is to sun protect with SPF of at least 30 (I prefer a physical block with zinc/titanium) and reapply. Also, it may be good to...
IPL or intense pulsed light targets pigmentation: brown from age and sun and shrinks blood vessels..It also shrink pores but will not create laxity in the skin.
Our office has many different treatments for scars depending on the depth of atrophy or hypertrophy. Scars require a combination approach using our HI DEF protocol which uses a combination of lasers, topical scar modulation, and RF treatments to pixelate scars, improve contour, reduce...