Can IPL and Photo Genesis Lasers Improve Moderately Deep Lines on the Upper Lip? How Much Improvement Can I Expect? (photo)

Sigh, I'm sorry. Unfortunately, the short answer is "no" hypopigmentation doesn't resolve. Because in essence the pigment has been removed from there, and you cannot get it back. You can try to have further IPL (from a doctor's office only!!) to lighten the skin around the very hypopigmented...

Sometimes after a procedure like this, the skin can become irritated.  If there is redness and itching, it may be fine to use some hydrocortisone 1% cream.  If it persists, I would encourage you to see your physician. 

The coffee ground spots that you are experiencing is a good sign that the IPL treatment was effective.  The pigment will usually take 1-2 weeks to flake off.  There may be swelling, but it is fine to wear make-up after treatment.  We recommend mineral based make-up and a good spf....

Oral contraception has no contraindications for IPL, so you can have the treatment performed while taking birth control medication. However, it is always best to tell your physician about any medications you are taking before you undergo a cosmetic treatment.

I recommend that you refrain from IPL lasers for the duration of your pregnancy and while you are breast feeding. This is just a precaution as there is no substantive evidence of the effects on a pregnancy from an IPL laser. It is always better to error on the safe side with these types of...

For the skin issues you have described, IPL or Photofacial treatments would be the best modality to bring about an improved look. I agree some of the comments made by my colleagues, to make sure that your skin response to the treatments is thoroughly assessed before moving forward and the you...