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Will IPL Treatment on Chest Skin Damage Silicone Breast Implants?

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Chest wall IPL

February 14th, 2011
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There is no reason for concern when receiving IPL for clearing up the dark age/sun spots of the chest in light of breast augmentation. The depth of energy delivery does not penetrate the level of the implants and you would not have any consequences from the treatment. Hope that helps

George Min, MD


Bellevue Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 29 reviews

IPL and breast implants: No problem

January 25th, 2010
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Whether you intend to be treated with an IPL or a BBL, there is no reason to be concerned.  These types of treatment are superficial, and I see no way that an implant could possibly be affected! Go ahead and enjoy the treatment!

Sandy Martin, MD

Sandy Martin, MD
Fort Myers Dermatologist

IPL (laser treatment) in the implanted breast

January 22nd, 2010
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Use of the IPL is targeted at the uppermost layers of the skin. It should not in any way effect the implant and I would not have any objections to treating an individual with breast implants as long as there was no evidence of impending extrusion (thin skin over the implant).

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
4.9 out of 5 stars 82 reviews

Chest IPL is harmless to impants

January 22nd, 2010
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 IPL is a very superficial treatment of the skin that won't have any harmful effects on breast implants.  Go ahead and don't worry at all.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 67 reviews

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