I had 1st IPL done week ago. Very plae skin, and A LOT of freckles. After 1st day ONLY 10 frecles turned darker, out of a million!skin wasnt even red. I was asked to come back for 3rd run in 4 days, to finish first treatment (long story:)). The 3rd run- on higher setting (as I was told), but didnt hurt at all (comparing to 1 time), and - no redness, no swelling, AND NOT A SINGLE MORE DARK FRECKLE!!! like I wouldnt have done anything on my face. Is IPL not working? Do I need higher settings?
September 7, 2011
Answer: IPL treatments and alternatives
IPL is typically ideal for patients who are experiencing problems with too much redness or lots of brown pigmentation or both; however, there are other options. For brown spots, a Q-switched laser may be the solution for individual sun freckles, but it sounds like the problem may be more widespread , thus a medium depth chemical peel or the Fraxel duet laser may be the best answer.
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September 7, 2011
Answer: IPL treatments and alternatives
IPL is typically ideal for patients who are experiencing problems with too much redness or lots of brown pigmentation or both; however, there are other options. For brown spots, a Q-switched laser may be the solution for individual sun freckles, but it sounds like the problem may be more widespread , thus a medium depth chemical peel or the Fraxel duet laser may be the best answer.
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August 29, 2011
Answer: IPL can be useful for treating freckles
however, if the settings arent high enough, you wont get any response. I would talk with your practicioner about increasing the settings or doing a test spot at a higher setting for you. If your freckles are too light, it can be very difficult to reduce them with an IPL device or even a laser. Chemical peels and lightening creams might be a better answer for you. In addition, you must wear a sunscreen containing zinc oxide every day, to prevent the brown spots from returning. They are due to UVA rays, which can penetrate window glass and clouds, so you must protect yourself every day. Best to you.
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August 29, 2011
Answer: IPL can be useful for treating freckles
however, if the settings arent high enough, you wont get any response. I would talk with your practicioner about increasing the settings or doing a test spot at a higher setting for you. If your freckles are too light, it can be very difficult to reduce them with an IPL device or even a laser. Chemical peels and lightening creams might be a better answer for you. In addition, you must wear a sunscreen containing zinc oxide every day, to prevent the brown spots from returning. They are due to UVA rays, which can penetrate window glass and clouds, so you must protect yourself every day. Best to you.
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