I have had 4 IPL sessions to treat freckles on my forearms. The last 3 treatments have been on the highest setting. I have fair skin with light freckles. We are seeing no results. Why is it not working? Wrong laser type, machine, setting, practitioner? What will work?
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Answer: Freckle Removal on Forearms requires a combination with IPL, fraxel, TCA peels
Thank you for your question fahdtareen. IPL is a great treatment for facial rejuvenation. It can also be used for permanent hair reduction. A series of 6-8 treatments or more may be required. Results are not seen immediately after a treatment. The laser targets and destroys the base of the hair....
Thank you for your question hallojojo. I understand your concern.
IPL is a great treatment for facial rejuvenation. It is important to have appropriate expectations. IPL can help for redness. For my patients I recommend an initial series of 6 monthly treatments followed by one maintenance...