Asian with some pigmentation - is IPL okay for hair removal on upper and lower lip?

Hello, my name is Ranen and I am an Aesthetic nurse at Aesthetic Skin in Chicago. FIRST: You just had Dysport + Voluma + nasolabial filler + Kysse (1 week ago), This is important because: You should avoid heating devices on treated areas for ~2–4 weeks after fillers (to avoid premature filler b...

Hello! I'm Landry - a medical aesthetician at Shah Facial Plastics in both the Chicago and Winnetka areas. IPL is a great treatment for hyperpigmentation and vascular concerns; however, even with excellent sun protection, spending extended time outdoors—especially at high altitude—can inc...

Hello! I'm Landry - a medical aesthetician at Shah Facial Plastics - located in downtown Chicago and Winnetka. Since you do have Melasma, I'd highly suggest to stop with IPL treatments as heat based treatments will worsen pigment. Instead, I'd suggest a pico laser. The PicoLazer that we use in...

Hello, my name is Ranen and I am an aesthetic nurse at Aesthetic skin. That’s a great and very common question — sun damage on the chest (the décolletage) can be stubborn, but it responds really well to the right treatment plan. You’re smart to ask before jumping straight to IPL (intense pulsed...

Thank you for your question. It is true that a range of 3-6 sessions may be needed for lightening effects. Patients who are more compliant and consistently wear SPF and stay at their baseline colors have a higher rate of success with IPL treatments. IPL treatments vary in price depending on...

You might wish to consider the use of a series of superficial peels, such as high concentrations of glycolic acid or salicylic acid, Jessner's Solution or low concentrations of TCA to the spot. Superficial peels carry generally carry less of risk for post-treatment dyspigmentation than media...