Can IPL pro-longed treatment possibly cause Hypothyroidism or Thyroid Nodules?

September 10, 2015
Asked By:Goods in Manhattan Beach, CA

I have been getting IPL Lase Genesis treatments for past 2-3 years. Recently I noticed an enlargement in my left side of the neck. I never had any problems with my Thyroid and no such condition runs in my family. I did few tests and discovered I have a 6 cm in length and 3 cm in width Cyst on my left lobe in addition to 2 or 3 solid nodules.

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September 24, 2015

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September 14, 2015

Answer: IPL and the neck

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September 14, 2015

Answer: IPL and the neck

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 14, 2015

Answer: IPL and Thyroid Disease

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
September 14, 2015

Answer: IPL and Thyroid Disease

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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September 13, 2015

Answer: No, IPL cannot cause thyroid problems.

September 13, 2015

Answer: No, IPL cannot cause thyroid problems.

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