Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

see all q&a
Posted underIPL q&a

When Will I Start Seeing IPL Results for Acne Scars?

jacquesApr 5, 2009
I am having IPL done on my face and cheeks for acne scars. I'm on my third treatment. When do I start seeing a noticable difference?

Answers (2)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Dr. Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC
Dr. Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC
Dermatologic Surgeon, Certified in Dermatology
Answered on Sep 11, 2009
Answer
Dr. Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD (retired)
Dr. Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD (retired)
Board Certified Dermatologist
Answered on May 20, 2009
Answer

More IPL Questions

Top Answer
User Avatar
William Ting, MD

The good news is that the pigmentation will slowly fade over the next couple months. Focus on consistent daily sun protection, emollient for the next couple weeks. If possible, see your board-certified dermatologist for topical retinoid and hydroquinone. The new gold standard for...

+2 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

Our office has many different treatments for scars depending on the depth of atrophy or hypertrophy. Scars require a combination approach using our HI DEF protocol which uses a combination of lasers, topical scar modulation, and RF treatments to pixelate scars, improve contour, reduce...

+3 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Jeff Angobaldo, MD

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...

+7 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Harold J. Kaplan, MD

Whether or not your hair grows back and how much grows back is in part dependent on which wavelength of light was being used at the time of the treatment. IPL light has different wavelengths and some light is better than other for hair removal. You should ask your practitioner if a...

+2 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Harold J. Kaplan, MD

Lasers (rather than IPL) are an excellent option for permanent hair removal for PCOS patients. We do not use IPL for any hair removal. Based on our research (and because we have spoken to hundreds of patients and practitioners) we do not believe it will lead to permanent removal of the hair...

+2 answers
See all IPL Q&A
See more IPL Q&As
See all Q&As
SEE IPL GUIDE →