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there is no reason you couldn't have this, however, I tell people to avoid any cosmetic treatments during IVF to ensure there are no issues. Best, Dr. Emer.
I wouldn't suggest it. IVF treatments can increase brown spots or melasma by hormonal response that may go away once the treatments have been discontinued or after a successful pregnancy. In addition, you may possibly become pregnant and IPL treatments are not FDA approved for use on pregnant women.Thank you for your question!Melinda Lacerna, MD FACS
Thanks for your question. I'd advise you to hold off with IPL until your fertility treatments are done with. The reason is that skin pigment can be quite sensitive to hormonal changes- particularly during pregnancy, when you may develop dark spots that will then fade without treatment once your baby comes. Better to hold off and treat it once rather than chase a moving target.
Hello. There are two possibilities in your situation. The first is that you may have Melasma. Melasma is a common hormonally related condition that appears as brown spots on the cheeks, upper lip and forehead. In many cases it is mistaken for sun damage and treated with...
My office specializes in photofacials. We use the IPL Limelight and there is no clinical data to support a contraindication between IPL and birth control pills. Do not undergo IPL if you are taking photosensitizing meds. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
Intense pulsed light (IPL) treatments do work effectively for browns and reds. The brown pigment is the dyspigmentation often associated with sun exposure and sun damage. The reds are often dilated capillaries (telangiectasias) or the flushing of rosacea. IPL does not typically work well for...