Is there a chance these brown spots that are all showing up after IPL photofacial might not flake off? I am 3 days out and they look like coffee grinds but just a little anxious that they might stay. :) They are not scabbing up or feel raised as others have stated. Face feels smooth.
Answer: IPL and coffee ground spots
It can take 1 - 2 weeks for the coffee ground spots to flake off. During this time, try not to pick at the spots, let them slough off on their own.
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It can take 1 - 2 weeks for the coffee ground spots to flake off. During this time, try not to pick at the spots, let them slough off on their own.
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Answer: IPL Photofacial brown spots. Will they flake off?
Thank you for the question. Usually they flake off in 7-10 days. Sometimes up to two weeks.
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Answer: IPL Photofacial brown spots. Will they flake off?
Thank you for the question. Usually they flake off in 7-10 days. Sometimes up to two weeks.
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November 29, 2018
Answer: IPL/photofacial and brown spots IPL is not a true laser but rather a spectrum of different wavelengths of light. The light targets specific conditions in the skin such as pigment and redness. When treating pigment the pigment is broken up and takes on a coffee ground appearance than sloughs off. This will take about a week or more. Often times the patient will not notice the scabbing or raised appearance of the lesions as it can be very subtle.It takes several treatments of IPL to remove pigment as the deeper pigment must work its way to the surface over time in order to be eliminated. Be patient it sounds like to are having an expected response.
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November 29, 2018
Answer: IPL/photofacial and brown spots IPL is not a true laser but rather a spectrum of different wavelengths of light. The light targets specific conditions in the skin such as pigment and redness. When treating pigment the pigment is broken up and takes on a coffee ground appearance than sloughs off. This will take about a week or more. Often times the patient will not notice the scabbing or raised appearance of the lesions as it can be very subtle.It takes several treatments of IPL to remove pigment as the deeper pigment must work its way to the surface over time in order to be eliminated. Be patient it sounds like to are having an expected response.
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February 16, 2018
Answer: IPL successfully treats browns and reds of the skin
Intense pulsed light, also referred to as IPL or photofacial, treats sun-induced brown spots of the skin and helps to reduce visible redness caused by red vessels.
Here's how it works:
IPL delivers a range of light to the skin.
Within that range of light are wavelengths of light that are easily absorbed by browns and reds
The browns and reds of the skin are heated when they light is absorbed by them
Heating a brown spot causes it to darken, often compared to chocolate chips or coffee grounds
Our skin cells are always rising to the surface and flaking off, and the darkened spots do the same
This process can take days to weeks to complete depending on how "deep" the brown spot is
Reds are reduced in appearance because heating the vessels causes them to shrink
It takes several treatment sessions to obtain optimal results
There are many IPL machines on the market, some are very powerful and others aren't. The differences in machines and experience of the person delivering the treatments will influence how long the healing from a treatment takes and how many treatments are need.
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February 16, 2018
Answer: IPL successfully treats browns and reds of the skin
Intense pulsed light, also referred to as IPL or photofacial, treats sun-induced brown spots of the skin and helps to reduce visible redness caused by red vessels.
Here's how it works:
IPL delivers a range of light to the skin.
Within that range of light are wavelengths of light that are easily absorbed by browns and reds
The browns and reds of the skin are heated when they light is absorbed by them
Heating a brown spot causes it to darken, often compared to chocolate chips or coffee grounds
Our skin cells are always rising to the surface and flaking off, and the darkened spots do the same
This process can take days to weeks to complete depending on how "deep" the brown spot is
Reds are reduced in appearance because heating the vessels causes them to shrink
It takes several treatment sessions to obtain optimal results
There are many IPL machines on the market, some are very powerful and others aren't. The differences in machines and experience of the person delivering the treatments will influence how long the healing from a treatment takes and how many treatments are need.
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August 7, 2012
Answer: Brown spots after IPL treatment
Brown spots that show up after an IPL treatment usually go away once the epithelium is sloughed. However, 6-8 weeks is usually necessary before you can see the final result. It is important to be patient and allow the treated area to fully recover. And stay in contact with the provider/skin care center that performed the IPL, as they are the best source of information for you.
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August 7, 2012
Answer: Brown spots after IPL treatment
Brown spots that show up after an IPL treatment usually go away once the epithelium is sloughed. However, 6-8 weeks is usually necessary before you can see the final result. It is important to be patient and allow the treated area to fully recover. And stay in contact with the provider/skin care center that performed the IPL, as they are the best source of information for you.
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