Can I use home based IPL machine every week on my face?

Thank you for your question. I would not recommended any type superficial exfoliation to the skin for at least two weeks after an IPL treatment. The skin may still be sensitive the next day and we want to allow the skin to go through the appropriate stages of repair and recovery. The...

Laser therapist and doctors say that IPL can not cause cancer in a long-tern due to the fact that IPL has not got an ionizing radiation (gamma rays, x-rays). Ionizing radiation goes through the tissues and cells which can damage DNA. IPL treatment has not contain ionizing radiation. All of th...

Thank you for your question. IPL will target the pigment in your skin, causing it to appear a few shades darker follow by it sloughing off similar to coffee grounds. This process can take 7-14 days. If after two weeks you still feel as though you have a color or textural discrepancy be sure to...

IPL patients typically require protective goggles (metal or plastic shields) or adhesive shields to protect the eye, especially when dealing with the face.  Sunglasses are not designed to protect you from aesthetic lasers and light.  All providers and non patients in the room should wear g...

I would not recommend getting an IPL facial if you do have a history of vitiligo.  You may be susceptible to new areas of discoloration or further discoloration of your current areas.  Please consult with a certified dermatologist before doing any laser/light device treatments. Best,

Our office has many different treatments for scars depending on the depth of atrophy or hypertrophy. Scars require a combination approach using our HI DEF protocol which uses a combination of lasers, topical scar modulation, and RF treatments to pixelate scars, improve contour, reduce...