I have finished radio therapy for breast cancer in August this year and wish to have IPL on my facial broken capilaries and redness. I have a lot of redness and capilaries and have seen a IPL lady but she is reluctant to treat me due to having had radio therapy. Can anyone tell me if this is a problem or not? I will be see ing my oncologist in a couple of weeks and will ask them but they may not know. I'm 62 years old and fair skinned. Kaye
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Thank you for your question. IPL is not the most effective treatment for hair removal. Other lasers such as the YAG or Alex will be more effective in reaching 80-90% hair reduction. Hairs generally grow in less dense and finer with each treatment. Maintenance is required for the desired outcome...
IPL is a light-based device, not a laser, and is less effective and less safe than a true laser such as the lightsheer duet for permanent hair removal. They are widely available in spas & salons, but few credible physicians such as dermatologists would use this for permanent hair removal -...
You would definitely be safe after waiting 8 months after finishing a course of Accutane to have IPL. Best to speak with your treating dermatologist whenever you have such questions. I would typically wait 3 months after a course of Accutane just to be safe. ~Dr. Benjamin Barankin, Toronto...
