I've had 3 IPL/BBL with a nurse practitioner. Each time my brown spots peppered and flaked, redness improved temporarily. I was numbed and it was still painful. Went to a reputable med spa and had a photofacial by an esthetician with no numbing and no true discomfort. No noticeable effects. Do you get any benefit if it doesn't "hurt"? Big price difference as well $300 vs $99.
March 15, 2017
Answer: Effectiveness of IPL IPL results are dependent upon the machine, settings, pulses, and technician. There are many variables! Sounds like your first office performed much better treatments than your second. IPL should be uncomfortable but not awful. We use cold air with our treatments, along with topical numbing cream. We do at least 400 pulses for a face treatment and it takes about 50 minutes to complete. In the world of Groupon we've had several patients who tried other places and returned to us very, very embarrassed after realizing the differences in treatments. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."
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March 15, 2017
Answer: Effectiveness of IPL IPL results are dependent upon the machine, settings, pulses, and technician. There are many variables! Sounds like your first office performed much better treatments than your second. IPL should be uncomfortable but not awful. We use cold air with our treatments, along with topical numbing cream. We do at least 400 pulses for a face treatment and it takes about 50 minutes to complete. In the world of Groupon we've had several patients who tried other places and returned to us very, very embarrassed after realizing the differences in treatments. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."
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