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IPL and Winlevi

I am currently using Winlevi cream to treat my hormonal acne. My acne has cleared immensely in the three weeks I have been using and I am now dealing with acne scarring and hyperpigmentation due to my fair skin tone. I have a scheduled trip to Mexico in a month and would like to remedy some of the hyperpigmentation. Is it safe to do IPL or are there any topicals I can use to lighten the hyperpigmentation slightly in a months time?

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