What effect will IPL have on moles? What will they look like after?

April 25, 2015
Asked By:djandial in Los Angeles, CA

I'm considering IPL for treatment of my hyper pigmentation from cumulative sun damage on my face. But I have many small 1-2mm moles on my face as well. A couple are raised. Will my moles fade or change color? any risk for hypo pigmentation of these moles? Maybe they will fade too - that would be great.

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March 28, 2018

Answer: IPL and Moles

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Kimberly Butterwick, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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Kimberly Butterwick, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
April 27, 2015

Answer: IPL Is Not for Moles

Harold J. Kaplan, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
April 27, 2015

Answer: IPL Is Not for Moles

Harold J. Kaplan, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
April 26, 2015

Answer: IPL on Moles -- No Effect

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
April 26, 2015

Answer: IPL on Moles -- No Effect

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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