Whats the Difference Between Chemical Peel & IPL for Face?

August 10, 2011
Asked By:3kidsDSJ in East Northport, NY

Just saw my dermo & he recommended IPL for my face to clear up brown spots. I forgot to ask him the difference between using a chem peel & IPL. What gets deeper to the skin & which one will not cause the spots from coming back. I have done the frozen nitro on a spot on my cheek for the last 6 yrs but it re-emerges evry other year. Also, the price is $350 for full face. Is that the going rate?

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June 23, 2017

Answer: IPL and chemical peels achieve different results

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Answer: IPL and chemical peels achieve different results

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August 18, 2011

Answer: Dark spots on the face always come back no matter what method you use to remove them temporarily.

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August 18, 2011

Answer: Dark spots on the face always come back no matter what method you use to remove them temporarily.

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August 16, 2011

Answer: IPL vs chemical peel

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August 12, 2011

Answer: IPL uses colored light to disrupt fine vessels and pigment spots.

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Answer: IPL uses colored light to disrupt fine vessels and pigment spots.

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