Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

see all q&a
Posted underIPL q&a

Can I Get an IPL Before a Very Light Chemical Peel? How Would the Waiting Period Be in Between?

Marie in CanadaMar 29, 2012
I am getting my first IPL treatment in 5 days for acne scarring. I am wondering if it is ok to book a very light chemical peel 3 days before IPL treatment? Thank you :)  

Answers (3)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Dr. David Hansen, MD
David Hansen, MD profile photo
Dr. David Hansen, MD
Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
4.5 | 80 Reviews
Answered on Mar 30, 2012
Answer
🔗 Link
Dr. Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD profile photo
Dr. Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
4.8 | 79 Reviews
Answered on Mar 30, 2012
Answer
Dr. Grant Stevens, MD
Dr. Grant Stevens, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Apr 5, 2012
Answer

More IPL Questions

Top Answer
User Avatar
Nelson Lee Novick, MD

While light-based therapies, such as IPL and numerous lasers, has dominated the press, been the source of intensive corporate marketing and advertising, and thus, not surprisingly, has captured the imagination of the lay public over the past couple of decades, the anti-aging and skin lightening...

+6 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACS

There is no IPL or Laser treatment that will enlarge breasts. I'm not sure where you heard or read about this but it doesn't work.

+11 answers
See all IPL Q&A
See more IPL Q&As
See all Q&As
SEE IPL GUIDE →