I have darkening of the skin from nostalgia paresthetica on my back. Can an IPL treatment remove the darkening areas?

Eye protection is important during any laser procedure, especially so if it is on the face.Dr Karamanoukian#RealSelf100 Member

Yes, it is fine to ice the targeted areas before an IPL treatment. At my practice, we use a cooling gel applied beforehand as well as a cooling device that blows cold air to reduce pain and discomfort. We can also apply numbing topical creams if necessary.

Getting IPL and Botox in the same day is perfectly fine. These two treatments are great together as IPL addresses pigmentation, excessive redness and unsightly blood vessels, enlarged pore size, excessive hair and skin texture while Botox treats and smooths forehead wrinkles, crow’s feet and fr...

IPL can increase photosensitivity immediately after treatment, but not four months later. We always advise avoiding the sun and being diligent about applying broad-spectrum sunscreen and protective clothing following treatment. Perhaps your sunscreen only provided UVB protection, as the SFP...

It depends on the state as to who can perform IPL.  My patients ant me to perform this procedure so I do.  Best, Dr. Emer.

I would suggest test spot to see efficacy of q switched yag.This is usually used for tattoo removal.This is effective for hyperpigmentation.