I have been having IPL treatments every 2 to 3 weeks for 6 treatments so far . and the brown spots keeps coming back after 2 o 3 weeks. The area where the Laser hit got scabby and peeled of and I will have clear skin for a bout a couple of days and then brown spots comes back. I stay out of the sun and apply sun screen and even carry a UV-Blocker umbrella. What shall I do? I am frustrated.
August 21, 2015
Answer: Treatment for Brown Spots The key to effective treatment is to choose an experienced and expert physician who understands your objectives and has an ability to effectively combat a variety of conditions. IPL is very good for redness. If you have more persistent brown spots, then the new cutting edge Halo laser works great. For other conditions such as melasma, a medical grade skin care system such as Obagi (which is a hydroquinone based system)works excellent.
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August 21, 2015
Answer: Treatment for Brown Spots The key to effective treatment is to choose an experienced and expert physician who understands your objectives and has an ability to effectively combat a variety of conditions. IPL is very good for redness. If you have more persistent brown spots, then the new cutting edge Halo laser works great. For other conditions such as melasma, a medical grade skin care system such as Obagi (which is a hydroquinone based system)works excellent.
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July 8, 2015
Answer: IPL to Treat Brown Spots or Melasma I would recommend visiting a medical spa in your area that offers a newer IPL with updated technology and fewer treatments that is far more effective treating brown spots. In my office we offer an IPL called Lumecca and have seen excellent results in as little as 1-3 treatments, however, if it's melasma that is being treated, I wouldn't recommend and IPL as this would make it worse. For melasma I would recommend a topical vitamin C, Retin-A, and Hydroquinone for short term use.
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July 8, 2015
Answer: IPL to Treat Brown Spots or Melasma I would recommend visiting a medical spa in your area that offers a newer IPL with updated technology and fewer treatments that is far more effective treating brown spots. In my office we offer an IPL called Lumecca and have seen excellent results in as little as 1-3 treatments, however, if it's melasma that is being treated, I wouldn't recommend and IPL as this would make it worse. For melasma I would recommend a topical vitamin C, Retin-A, and Hydroquinone for short term use.
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