Basically, I have coarse dark hair on several parts of my body that I would like not to remove permanently but make grow finer. One part is the back of my neck. I did some research and found that IPL is less "intense" in a way than lasers; if I use IPL in a low or medium setting and with only 1 or 2 sessions, will I achieve finer hair without completely removing the hair?
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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...
Tricare does not cover IPL treatments. Almost all insurance carriers have dropped coverage for these procedures, as they follow the lead of Medicare, and Medicare hasn't covered these treatments for a number of years, as they consider them "cosmetic" in nature.
