I just found out that I'm about 5 to 6 weeks pregnant. I have an IPL session scheduled, for my face, in 2 weeks. I am mainly having it done for sun damage and I've never had this done before. Can/should I still have this procedure done?
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Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong...
The recovery from an IPL treatment depends on the patient and on the aggressiveness of the treatment.
Some patients react to almost any stimulus with a blush or red response. These people can expect to be red - either mottled or diffused like a sunburn - for a few hours after a treatment. The...
Not at all. A cool gel is put all over the skin that is being treated and then the laser is passed over the area. You may feel a little snap depending on how much pigment is being targeted. The area may feel a little warm after the treatment but only for a short time.
