I was currently diagnosed with moderate Rosacea & I can't seem to get a smooth forehead. I am using finacea gel & going to start doxycycline. My dr mentioned IPL & I was wondering if this would smooth out my skin & get rid of the bumpy forehead? I have a consult for Botox but wondering if all I need is IPL laser. Any feedback is appreciated. I also attached photos below. Thank you
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Thank you for
your question beebeeescada. I understand your concern. IPL is a great
treatment for facial rejuvenation. It is difficult to make an assessment without before photographs. However post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation can be treated with topical products such as hydroquinone. Please ...
Intense Pulse light (IPL) and BroadBand Light (BBL) are similarly both light emitted from a laser source. The difference is the way in which the wavelength is distributed and absorbed by the skin. Intense Pulse Light is just as is sounds, the wave of light intensely goes up,...
Thank you for
your question AliciaCha. IPL is a great
treatment for facial rejuvenation. It also works well for redness associated with rosacea. After a treatment I recommend that my patients avoid heat exposure, alcohol consumption, and strenuous exercise for 24 hours. The laser targets the...