My 13 yr old has freckles all over her face and she is really unhappy about them. Is she too young for ipl? and if not what might the side effects be on such young skin? I have read differing reviews on creams and not sure I want to waste money on something that might not work. What are the chances that her freckles will go away on there own? She has gotten more over the years not less. Hope you can help to answer some of my questions. Thanks
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Certainly IPL can be used for hair removal. Of course it will depend on the filter or wavelength used. In my judgement, if decrease hair thickness or decrease hair volume is your goal I recommend a laser made specificalyy for hair removal over the IPL system.
Some edema (swelling) usually occurs after intense IPL, but it should not be getting worse or stronger as the days go on. I would make certain you call the office that did your IPL and report what happened, and suggest that they see you as well. There is a chance the treatment and this swelling...
IPL machines have more similarity than differences, and generally medical clinics (e.g. staffed by a dermatologist or other physician) will have higher quality laser & light-based devices than a spa or salon. More importantly, you want a highly trained laser operator for optimal results and...
