I've had freckles my whole life, usually they appear darkest in summer. I'd like to have IPL for redness and acne, but I WANT TO KEEP MY FRECKLES!! Is it possible to have IPL without losing freckles? Will they come back? Is there another treatment that reduces acne and redness without affecting freckles?
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October 19, 2012
Answer: IPL With Freckles
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Sabrina Fabi, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
This is not possible, home IPL machines will not decrease or stop hair growth. You should got to an experienced and well qualified office for Laser Hair Removal treatment.
Good luck.
Dr. Grant Stevens Marina Plastic Surgery Associates...
It is advised to have some form of protective eyewear on the patient when performing laser procedures, as it is better to be safe than run the risk of injury to the eye. We use IPL protective eye stickers at our practice, so that the goggles do not get in the way when performing a treatment.
IPL stands for intense pulsed light. It is a laser "light" system that addresses color and pigment. It is a light that penetrates into the skin, targeting discolorations and unevenness to help skin tone, color, and texture. There are "homecare" IPL devices that are very low energy and do not do...
