Hello doctors. Over the years I've received high amounts of sun damage from playing a lot of outdoor sports. I'm primarily concerned with the stubborn dark patches of skin on my cheeks as well as the white spots near my chin. Several plastic surgeons have recommended 4% hydroquinone but I am not comfortable with this option. Looking to possibly do IPL to fix the issue. Thank you in advance!
September 10, 2017
Answer: Halo hybrid fractional laser or BBL are safer than IPL Thank you for your question. Hypeepigmentation can be addressed with BBL (Broad band light). Similar to IPL, this would require several sessions to achieve even tone. BBL will help even skin tone, tighten the skin, remove fine blood vessels, and treat acne. Halo is a hybrid fractional laser which can achieve both even skin tone AND texture for those who have imperfections of the skin usually masked with makeup. Skin tone, large pores, acne scars and fine wrinkles can be addressed with the Halo hybrid laser treatment. Halo uses Erbium which has better precision and affinity for water than Fraxel (CO2) and thus has lower risk and downtime. The Halo also combines 1470 (Diode) laser which delivers heat below the surface to ablate the hyperpigmented areas more definitively. This can be achieved in usually 2 treatments. Patients who have a lot of imperfections or scarring may require 3 treatments. I recommend researching Halo or BBL treatment providers in your area to insure your best results.
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September 10, 2017
Answer: Halo hybrid fractional laser or BBL are safer than IPL Thank you for your question. Hypeepigmentation can be addressed with BBL (Broad band light). Similar to IPL, this would require several sessions to achieve even tone. BBL will help even skin tone, tighten the skin, remove fine blood vessels, and treat acne. Halo is a hybrid fractional laser which can achieve both even skin tone AND texture for those who have imperfections of the skin usually masked with makeup. Skin tone, large pores, acne scars and fine wrinkles can be addressed with the Halo hybrid laser treatment. Halo uses Erbium which has better precision and affinity for water than Fraxel (CO2) and thus has lower risk and downtime. The Halo also combines 1470 (Diode) laser which delivers heat below the surface to ablate the hyperpigmented areas more definitively. This can be achieved in usually 2 treatments. Patients who have a lot of imperfections or scarring may require 3 treatments. I recommend researching Halo or BBL treatment providers in your area to insure your best results.
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September 9, 2017
Answer: Dark spots Great question and concern. Yes laser treatment can help with the dark spots and also gives your skin a refreshed look. The best recommendation is to have a consultation to evaluate your areas of concern and also to look at your skin type and see if you are a good candidate for the laser/IPL treatment.
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September 9, 2017
Answer: Dark spots Great question and concern. Yes laser treatment can help with the dark spots and also gives your skin a refreshed look. The best recommendation is to have a consultation to evaluate your areas of concern and also to look at your skin type and see if you are a good candidate for the laser/IPL treatment.
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