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Absolutely. The amount of melanin in the skin, whether it be from a natural skin phototype ,tan or actinic bronzing affects the ability of the IPL to penetrate the skin and can cause untoward side effects. By extending the pulse width, using cooling and lowering the energy, there is increased safety when treating actinic bronzing with IPL. Find an expert. Good luck.
thank you for your question. IPL treatment treats red vessels, hyperpigmentation and it improves the texture of your skin by producing collagen and elastin. you will pepper after the treatment and the dark spots will appear darker before they flake off. do not be alarmed. This takes 2-4 days depending on your skin type and the intensity of the treatment.Always consult with a physician to make sure you are a good candidate
Yes, as with other sources of melanin in the skin, the IPL setting should be adequately adjusted for the degree of actinic bronzing. In general, lower energies, longer pulse durations, and cooling of the epidermis will help protect the skin.
Most eczema occurs in skin folds; areas that are not hair bearing. You can have laser hair removal in areas where there is no active eczema if you do have a flare just treat it with topical therapy (you should have medication to keep on hand) and have your IPL treatment after clearing.
Thank you for your question. IPL treatment treats red vessels, hyperpigmentation and it improves the texture of your skin by producing collagen and elastin. you will pepper after the treatment and the dark spots will appear darker before they flake off. do not be alarmed. This takes 2-4 days...
As a rule of thumb you can have IPL while undergoing chemotherapy. But every patient is different and so are chemotherapy medications so you need to make sure the IPL is performed by an experienced physician and that your oncologist is informed in regards to the IPL treatment. In my experience ...
No need to stop HQ before IPL- just be sure its NOT melsama you are getting treated with IPLMelasma is a very common cause of skin pigmentation. It can not be completely cured, however effective treatment are possible. This is because your skin is extremely sensitive to UV and even the smallest ...
Of course, IPL like any laser treatment has risks. However, IPL when performed by an experienced provider is a safe and effective treatment for skin rejuvenation. I would not be concerned about scaring and atrophy as long as you are seeing a highly trained and skilled provider, you are the r...
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