Does home IPL might damage contraceptive implant?

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Is it safe to use home IPL on area when I have contraceptive implant ?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

IPL should not damage deeper tissue. That being said, I would not encourage treatment over your implanted contraceptive. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

IPL only works on the superficial layers of the skin.  Unless your implant is on top of the skin there should be no reason you couldnt have this procedure performed.  Please see an expert.  Best, Dr. Emer.

F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

A home device (or honestly an in office device) will not damage your contraceptive implant. The lights do not penetrate this deeply and will not affect it at all. "This
answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be
held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person treatment
with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."

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